From SARs to Criminal Networks: Delivering Greater Investigative Value

From SARs to Criminal Networks: Delivering Greater Investigative Value

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From SARs to Criminal Networks: Delivering Greater Investigative Value

17 Nov 2026
AML & KYC theatre
AML & KYC theatre
  • Are institutions capturing the full intelligence value within investigations, alerts and SAR submissions, or simply meeting reporting thresholds?  

  • What do law enforcement agencies find most valuable, and how can institutions improve SAR quality and real-world impact? 

  •  How can data, analytics and emerging technologies uncover criminal networks that traditional case-by-case investigations miss? 

  • What are the biggest challenges in identifying suspicious activity that appears legitimate, and how can institutions better detect organized criminal networks before traditional SAR triggers are reached. 

Chairperson
Melissa Babin, Senior Director, Head of Financial Crimes Investigations - Robinhood
Speakers
ASAC Rachel A. Cartwright, Supervisory Special Agent - FBI - New York Division, Complex Financial Crimes