AML in Action: Practical Strategies for Surveillance, Training, and SAR Reporting

Oyster Stew - A Broth of Financial Services Commentary and Insights

Oyster Stew - A Broth of Financial Services Commentary and Insights
AML in Action: Practical Strategies for Surveillance, Training, and SAR Reporting
Jun 20, 2025
Oyster Consulting, Ed Wegener, Bryan Jacobsen

In this episode of the Oyster Stew podcast, Oyster Consulting’s Ed Wegener and Bryan Jacobsen break down how firms can implement risk-based monitoring, tailor training for frontline roles, conduct effective investigations, and ensure your firm’s Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filings are what regulators require.

Key Takeaways 

  • What regulators expect from your AML compliance program
  • Risk-based surveillance: Going beyond cookie-cutter monitoring
  • How to tailor red flag training by employee role
  • Investigating suspicious activity: When to file a SAR, how to do it right
  • Leveraging third-party vendors for transaction surveillance and case management
  • Common mistakes firms make—and how to avoid them


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