This document is a guide that outlines the paradigm shift in transaction monitoring for anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CFT) through the use of Quantexa's Contextual Monitoring. It describes how conventional rules-based systems are limited in their effectiveness, often leading to a high volume of false positives and inefficient manual investigations. The guide details the advantages of a contextual approach that focuses on understanding customer relationships and networks, which enhances the detection of hidden risks. It emphasizes the importance of integrating internal and external data to provide a comprehensive view of risk. The document also highlights key benefits such as significant reductions in false positives and investigation times, as well as improvements in fraud savings. Furthermore, it discusses the platform's features, including dynamic entity resolution and advanced network generation techniques, which facilitate a more effective and efficient monitoring process.