Financial Crime (AML / KYC)
Vendor-neutral, source-based reference materials on anti-money laundering, know-your-customer, and counter-terrorist financing requirements across GCC jurisdictions, with focus on data architecture, cloud deployment, and cross-border implications
SAMA AML/CTF Requirements for Cloud Architecture
Saudi AML/CTF rules impose direct architectural constraints on cloud-based AML, KYC, and monitoring systems. This clause-accurate analysis explains how SAMA requirements on monitoring systems, 10-year record retention, and pre-technology risk assessment translate into cloud governance obligations for financial institutions operating in or entering Saudi Arabia.