Compliance Focus Target financial services clients deep in AML and financial crimes prevention, especially crypto, blockchain, MSB, and fintech firms, offering BSA/AML/OFAC program development and risk management advisory to expand footprint with regulated institutions.

SIFMA & FINRA Engagement Leverage active participation in industry conferences (SIFMA, FINRA, IAA) as a channel to connect with compliance and legal leaders; propose sponsorships or speaking engagements to elevate Bates Group as a thought leader for enterprise-scale AML programs.

Chartbook Offering Promote the 2025 U.S. Economic and Capital Markets Chartbook as a value-add to prospective clients needing market and risk insights; cross-sell through advisory services that align chartbook findings with their AML governance and monitoring needs.

Small Firm Agility Highlight the firm’s nimble, SME-led approach to AML and financial crimes across banking and non-banking sectors; position Bates Group as a cost-effective, specialized partner for mid-market financial institutions seeking practical risk solutions.

Tech-Driven Outreach Utilize tech stack signals and digital engagement data (Google Ads, HubSpot Analytics, OpenAI, MouseFlow) to identify and nurture mid-market prospects in fintech and crypto-adjacent spaces, tailoring outreach to pain points in monitoring, detection, and training programs.