With financial crimes costing the global economy over $3.1 trillion annually, the banking and finance sector remains highly vulnerable. A recent IBM report found that the average cost of a data breach in financial services is $5.97 million, one of the highest across industries. Additionally, nearly 45% of financial fraud cases involve insiders — employees or third-party vendors with unchecked backgrounds.
As digital banking, fintech partnerships, and remote operations grow, so do the risks of insider fraud, compliance failures, and reputational damage making thorough background checks essential than ever before.