Organizations are under increasing pressure to demonstrate that their compliance decisions are supported by robust data, well-governed models and effective oversight. Whether supporting sanctions screening, transaction monitoring or customer risk assessment, strong data governance and model risk management are essential foundations for effective compliance. In this episode, Everest Group's Dheeraj Maken and Kriti Gupta discuss the changing landscape of data governance and model risk management, what good looks like in practice, and how firms can ensure compliance outcomes remain transparent, defensible and effective. They also explore risk-relevant data sharing - one of the top financial crime compliance trends to watch in 2026 - and how organizations can balance collaboration with privacy, regulatory and operational requirements. Learn more about Everest Group's work at www.everestgrp.com. Learn more about LexisNexis® Risk Solutions at www.risk.lexisnexis.com. Speakers: Dheeraj Maken, Vice President, Everest Group Dheeraj Maken brings 15+ years of experience across banking, financial crime and compliance, capital markets, and digital transformation. He leads Everest Group’s research on financial crime and compliance, with coverage spanning anti-money laundering, know your customer, transaction monitoring, fraud, sanctions screening, and regulatory technology. He advises financial institutions and technology providers on market developments, technology strategy, operating-model transformation, and emerging compliance priorities. Kriti Gupta, Vice President, Everest Group Kriti Gupta brings 11+ years of experience across banking, lending, payments, risk, compliance and financial services technology. She leads Everest Group's research on financial services technology with a keen focus on financial crime compliance. She has extensive expertise in provider assessment, vendor management, business case quantification, competitive intelligence, and platform modernization. Her research covers banking technology, AI in FCC, customer experience orchestration, and wealth management. DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not be used as legal advice. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LexisNexis Risk Solutions. LexisNexis Risk Solutions does not warrant that the information provided in this podcast is accurate or error-free.
