Alexandre Berkovic

CEO & Co-Founder

Alex is the Co-Founder & CEO of Sphinx, based in San Francisco. In his free time, you'll find him on the squash court, in the boxing ring, or on the tennis court.

Blog posts by this author

Compliance
How to Reduce Compliance Officer Burnout with AI

Compliance officer burnout is a systems problem, not a people problem. Learn how AI case-level automation removes repetitive volume and makes the role sustainable.

Compliance
What Is Perpetual KYC and How Does It Work?

Perpetual KYC (pKYC) replaces periodic reviews with continuous, event-driven monitoring. Learn how it works, what triggers reviews, and what it takes to implement.

Compliance
How to Close the AML Efficiency Gap

The AML efficiency gap separates compliance activity from risk reduction. Learn how outcome-based measurement and lower false positive rates close it.

Compliance
How to Write a Better SAR Narrative

Learn how to write SAR narratives that law enforcement can act on. Covers FinCEN's five-W framework, October 2025 guidance changes, and common mistakes to avoid.

Compliance
What Is FRAML and Why Are Banks Merging Fraud and AML?

FRAML merges fraud and AML into one program. Learn why 93% of mid-market banks are converging, the cost savings, and how to evaluate readiness.

Compliance
What Is FinCEN's Effectiveness-Based AML Rule?

FinCEN's 2026 proposed rule replaces process-driven AML compliance with an effectiveness-based standard. Learn the two-pronged framework and how to prepare.

Compliance
Best Compliance Software for Financial Services in 2026

Ranked guide to the best compliance software for financial services in 2026, covering AML, KYC, KYB, and security compliance platforms.

Compliance
Best AML Software in 2026: A Ranked Comparison

Ranked comparison of the best AML software in 2026 covering ComplyAdvantage, NICE Actimize, LexisNexis, Hawk AI, TRM Labs, Alloy, and Sphinx.