The Lengths and Limits of Leveraging AI for Sanctions and Trade Compliance and Screening: The Pitfalls to Avoid When Selecting AI Tools and Implementing AI-Driven Systems and Putting them into Practice

Olga Baranovska
Senior Trade Manager, Business Engagement Lead
Microsoft (Ireland)

Sydney Rickelman
Director, Financial Crimes Compliance
Etsy
AI tools have a dual role in sanctions and trade compliance, offering both opportunities and risks. This session explores how AI can enhance compliance, along with a closer look at the associated limits of these new, emerging tools. Session topics will include:
- Utilising AI for effective screening of trade transactions
- Key considerations for selecting and implementing AI tools
- Ensuring human review of AI outputs for accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Understanding the regulatory framework for AI in sanctions and trade compliance, including cross-border implications
- To what extent AI enhances accuracy, efficiency and adaptability toward mitigating compliance risks