We're thrilled to share our latest conversation with Asmita Velji Tejani, Managing Director at Visma Creditro, who brings a powerful perspective on leadership, belonging, and the evolution of financial crime prevention. Key Insights from this Episode: The Evolution of KYC: Asmita highlights thefundamental shift from one-time identity checks to continuous monitoring, a transformation many outside our industry don't fully grasp. The complexity ofproactive control demands robust system partners and a move away from manual processes.AI as Decision Support, Not Replacement: Acritical framework emerges: AI should recommend, but humans must own the outcomes. Where consequences are significant: high-risk cases, exceptions, finalapprovals - human judgment remains irreplaceable. The goal? Empower decision-making, not replace decision-makers.The Compliance Paradox: New regulationsarrive at breakneck speed, often without adequate guidelines. Organizations are expected to do more with less knowledge, risking both mistakes and burnout. YetAsmita remains optimistic—the right talent and technology can make compliance scalable, user-friendly, and a building block of good business rather than aburden.Leadership Through "The Other" Lens: Asa woman of color navigating professional environments in both the Netherlands and Denmark, Asmita shares how being seen as "the other" shaped her leadership philosophy. Her strategy? "Credibility and clarity"—being prepared, consistent, and leading with empathy and decisiveness. Her advice: "You don't need to be hard to be taken seriously. You need to be clear,direct, and grounded."Education as Core Responsibility: It's not justabout providing tools—it's about helping clients understand the "why" behind compliance actions. Proactive communication about regulatory changes,expert workshops, and participation in governmental conversations ensure teams feel empowered rather than overwhelmed.Looking Ahead: The vision for the next five years? Smarter, more continuous, less manual, yet still fundamentally human compliance. Toolsthat protect access to financial services rather than restrict it unfairly.This conversation reminds us that financial crime prevention isn't just about technology and regulation—it's about people, culture, and building systems that serve societywhile respecting human dignity.
