In this episode of the Transform Finance Podcast, we speak with Rebecca Schauer Robertson, Executive Vice President, BSA Officer and Director of Financial Crimes Compliance at Blue Ridge Bank, about the changing expectations facing financial crime leaders in the US banking sector. Rebecca discusses the evolving role of BSA/AML compliance, the importance of regulatory reform, and why institutions should see current guidance as an opportunity to reassess existing processes, improve efficiency and strengthen programme effectiveness.

The conversation explores how banks can move beyond minimum compliance and focus on quality, meaningful outcomes and stronger support for law enforcement. Rebecca also shares her perspective on the convergence of fraud and AML, highlighting why collaboration between teams is essential to avoid missed intelligence, duplicated SAR filings and fragmented investigations.