Ankura launches managed services for financial crime compliance

Ankura, a New York-headquartered expert services and advisory firm, has launched a new managed services offering for financial crime compliance operations.

The new offering, which uses a global delivery model, will help banks, payment providers, and financial services organizations meet regulatory demands while improving efficiency and operational resilience.

The managed services group combines Ankura’s financial crime compliance expertise with AI-driven automation and a global footprint to provide 24/7 operational coverage and rapid response.

“The formation of our Managed Services group enhances Ankura’s ability to provide end-to-end, operationally robust solutions, delivered by experts that have worked across traditional financial institutions and next generation digital asset platforms to drive operational rigor, industry insight, and the ability to scale quickly in complex, highly regulated environments,” said Regina Lee, head of risk advisory for Ankura.

The offering features the firm’s “AI Analyst” agentic AI platform, which streamlines financial crime compliance workflows through the use of LLMs, machine learning, and intelligent automation. Ankura says the platform provides accelerated reviews, reduced manual effort, improved accuracy, and lower operational costs – all while maintaining regulatory rigor.

“With our Managed Services offering, we’ve paired deep human expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver faster, more accurate risk decisions while significantly reducing cost and operational pressure,” said Lee Hale, co-head of financial crime compliance.

The managed services unit’s functional areas include:

• Financial crime operations, including AML and KYC alter reviews, transaction monitoring investigations, sanctions screening, and fraud alerts and investigations.
• Regulatory filings and reporting, including suspicious activity reports (SARs), suspicious transaction reports (STRs), and currency transaction reports (CTRs).
• Risk monitoring and analytics, including marketing manipulation and insider trading surveillances, brand risk management, and risk insights.
• Crypto and fintech support, including tailored controls and regulatory readiness.

Ankura has more than 2,000 professionals across 35+ global locations. The firm delivers advisory services in turnaround, finance, operations, risk and disputes, investigations, talent, data, and AI.