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title: Why is De-risking a Problem?
description: Access to financial services is critical for NGOs and non-profit organizations. Some FI have viewed these customers as inherently high risk and refused to open or closed existing accounts.
---

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# [Why is De-risking a Problem?](https://www.amlrightsource.com/resources/why-is-de-risking-a-problem)

 Written by [AML RightSource](https://www.amlrightsource.com/resources/author/aml-rightsource) | November 05, 2020

In this installment of AML Voices, John Byrne, AML RightSource Executive Vice President, Andrea Hall, Policy Counsel at the Charity & Security Network and Rick Small, Executive Vice President, Director Financial Crimes at Truist Bank examine de-risking; they discuss why the process presents significant problems for NGOs and non-profit organizations which collect funds in the US to support their work in conflict zones around the globe.

 

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