Money laundering continues to plague the global financing system and remains a key operational risk for it. The shadow economy is constantly evolving, applying cutting-edge techniques and the creation of regulatory bodies and organizations emerging in response to them.

AML regulators and international bodies are the entities that monitor and detect any disruption of financial systems. Their main purpose is to ensure that financial institutions follow compliance requirements. Well-known regulators are often praised for their effectiveness in the effort against illicit financial flows.