Tag: Napier AI

Napier AI boosts global expansion with new CFO

Napier AI has named Kenneth Paqvalén as its chief financial officer to support global growth and the expansion of its AI-powered anti-money laundering platform.

Regulatory change drives AI adoption in MENA banking

The Middle East and North Africa’s banking sector is experiencing a major shift as regulatory demands intensify and digital transformation accelerates. Financial institutions are...

Singapore AML overhaul: What FIs must do now

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is introducing key updates to its AML/CFT framework, effective 30 June 2025. These changes will impact a wide range of financial institutions and VCCs, including banks, insurers, trust companies, and digital asset providers.

Veteran tech leader Noel King named CTO at Napier AI to...

Napier AI, a RegTech company specialising in financial crime compliance, has announced the appointment of Noel King as its new CTO. According to Business Cloud,...

Australia’s Tranche 2 AML reforms risk leaving SMEs behind

Australia has taken a significant step in tightening its anti-money laundering regime with the passage of the AML/CTF Amendment Bill in November 2024. The reforms aim to enhance enforcement against financial crime and bring the country closer in line with global standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

Why real-time AML screening is critical for Saudi Arabia’s fast-evolving capital...

Traditionally centred on retail banking, AML scrutiny now extends to fast-paced trading environments, where thousands of cross-border and high-frequency transactions occur every second.

Making the case: Why it’s time to modernise sanctions screening

Sanctions compliance is becoming harder to manage as geopolitical tensions rise and regulatory pressure grows. Financial institutions are struggling with legacy screening systems that...

Legacy AML tech is failing—here’s why NextGen is the only way...

As financial crime compliance becomes increasingly complex, many banks continue to rely on outdated anti-money laundering (AML) systems, choosing to layer new technology over...

Why embracing AI in financial services is a necessity, not an...

Artificial intelligence has firmly embedded itself in financial services, transforming compliance functions in ways unimaginable a decade ago. It promises smarter risk detection, operational efficiency, and faster insights. But with these opportunities come new regulatory challenges, ethical concerns, and the growing threat of AI-powered crime.

Could quantum computing change the face of AML?

The UK’s recently announced £121 million investment in quantum technology marks a timely and strategic move in the evolving fight against financial crime. The Napier AI / AML Index found that money laundering costs the global economy $5.2 trillion USD annually.

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