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BUILD VS BUY?
A DECISION FRAMEWORK 

Discover what top financial institutions revealed about choosing the right path for financial crime compliance software. 

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ASSESS YOUR NEEDS IN CONTEXT

The build vs buy decision isn’t just technical — it’s strategic. Whether you're a nimble fintech or a complex global institution, weigh your options clearly and confidently. 

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INTERVIEW INSIGHTS FROM EXPERIENCED LEADERS

Get candid, practical insights from financial institutions on what worked and what didn’t. 

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CHECKLIST OF KEY CONSIDERATIONS 

From tech stack maturity to compliance burden, internal skill sets to scalability, we’ve compiled a checklist of the most critical factors to weigh before making your move. 

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In this whitepaper, we distill interviews with leading financial institutions into a practical decision framework — plus clear, actionable recommendations.

Choosing whether to build or buy financial crime compliance software isn’t straightforward — it depends on your firm’s size, infrastructure maturity, and the complexity of your needs. But while the decision isn’t black and white, industry insights reveal patterns that can guide the way forward. 

In this whitepaper, we distill interviews with leading financial institutions into a practical decision framework — plus clear, actionable recommendations: 

✅ Buy if speed, cost-efficiency, and regulatory readiness are key. 
 ✅ Build if you have strong internal tech capabilities and want a tailored, strategic edge. 

But is there a way to combine the best of both worlds? 

 

     

A step-by-step decision framework with clear, actionable recommendations: 

BUILD VS BUY DECISION TREE: 

Follow a structured guide to help your team make the right decision — with confidence. 

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BENEFITS OF THE CONSORTIUM EFFECT: 

Understand how leveraging vendor expertise can bring collective intelligence into your compliance strategy — especially around emerging threats. 

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INTERVIEW INSIGHTS:  

Real-world quotes and observations from compliance leaders who’ve already faced this decision. 

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GUIDANCE ON ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING STRATEGY: 

'Food for thought' boxes with critical thinking prompts to challenge assumptions and bring long-term strategy into focus. 

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KEY CONSIDERATIONS: 

A clear, concise summary of the most important elements to factor into your build vs buy decision — from risk tolerance to future-proofing. 

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