The KYC process helps prevent financial crimes while ensuring a seamless customer experience.Legacy systems store customer data in disconnected silos leading to inefficiencies in onboarding.A robust customer verification process cannot rely solely on the initial information gathered during onboarding.Non-compliance with customer verification procedure regulations can result in hefty fines.A continuous KYC approach can mitigate risks of non-compliance and reputational harm.Machine learning and AI tools can streamline customer verification procedure workflows reducing workload and enhancing accuracy.Simplifying and speeding up the onboarding process leads to satisfied clients, lower abandonment rates, reduced costs, and quicker revenue generation.Access to accurate, high-quality data is the cornerstone of a robust KYC process.Modern automation solutions include tools like intelligent document processing (IDP) to extract relevant data.Banks should invest in workflows that are reusable and adaptable to evolving regulations.