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KYC/AML for smaller commodity players – is it getting tougher?
Been pondering the regulatory landscape lately, especially how it impacts the smaller or independent commodity traders and brokers. It feels like the push for more robust KYC/AML is constantly intensifying, which is understandable given the global nature of the markets. My question is, are others finding it increasingly challenging to navigate these requirements without significant in-house compliance teams, or are there more streamlined solutions emerging that I'm just not aware of?
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It's definitely a double-edged sword. While increased scrutiny is good for preventing illicit activities, it places a disproportionate burden on smaller firms that lack the dedicated compliance teams of larger institutions. I wonder if there's a point where the cost of compliance starts to outweigh the benefits for these smaller players.