Compliance Unfiltered Episode 3: The Behavioural Science Behind Compliance

September 4, 2025

The third session in AML Watcher’s Compliance Unfiltered series featured Christian Hunt, Founder of Human Risk Germany, discussing the behavioral aspects of financial crime and compliance.

The session focused on how human decisions influence risk and how people can be both the weakest link and the strongest line of defense in AML programs. Christian Hunt shared insights on why small decisions under pressure can escalate risk, how intentional rule-breaking occurs, and how organizations can use behavioral science to strengthen compliance practices.

Attendees gained practical takeaways on improving risk awareness, embedding culture-driven controls, and integrating human behavior insights into compliance programs. The session offered guidance for AML and compliance teams seeking to build more resilient, effective frameworks to detect and prevent financial crime.