Tag: KYC

EBA, FCA and CBN warn against misuse of RegTech

Regulators around the world are sharpening their focus on how RegTech solutions are being developed, marketed and implemented. In recent months, detailed reports and opinions...

How SOF and open banking shape modern banking

When navigating financial checks, customers often encounter terms like source of funds (SOF) and open banking. While they may sound technical, both play a...

Guide to proof of address for KYC compliance

Verifying proof of address is a crucial step in confirming a person’s identity, particularly in financial transactions and legal matters. According to AIPrise, for...

WorkFusion raises $45m to scale AI for financial crime compliance

WorkFusion, a FinTech firm specialising in AI agents for financial crime compliance, has secured $45m in fresh funding to fuel its next phase of...

Why adverse media screening is vital for AML compliance

Financial criminals are often flagged in the news long before they appear on sanctions or politically exposed persons (PEP) lists. Regulators worldwide—including FATF, FinCEN,...

Can facial recognition deliver fraud-proof compliance?

Financial institutions are under constant pressure to deliver seamless customer experiences while protecting against fraud and keeping pace with complex compliance obligations. With fraud...

Smarter surveillance: Blending AI with human oversight

Compliance teams across the financial sector are grappling with overwhelming volumes of communications. From emails to messaging apps, the daily flood of interactions now...

Spotting fraud rings with advanced prevention tools

Fraud rings are becoming a mounting concern for businesses operating in finance, payments, and cryptocurrency. Every day, organised criminals search for ways to exploit...

Moody’s sanctions mapping highlights compliance challenges

Moody’s has released new research mapping the global landscape of sanctions regimes, offering insights into how governments and organisations deploy these measures and how...

Eloquent AI raises $7.4m to transform FS customer ops

Eloquent AI, a start-up building automation technology for the financial sector, has secured $7.4m in a heavily oversubscribed seed round to expand its AI...

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