Regtech insights from Accuity
Featuring Dalbir Sahota, VP Bankers Almanac KYC at Accuity.
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Accuity partners with Encompass to automate client KYC
Encompass technology implemented into Accuity’s Bankers Almanac solution.
Accuity buys London fintech Apply Financial
The deal builds on Accuity’s account validation solutions for FIs.
Disruption through diversity and empowerment
“Be bold. You have earned it. More importantly, if you don’t value yourself, how can you demonstrate it to others?”
Accuity safely acquires Safe Banking Systems
With SBS it gets KYC and AML solutions.
First Abu Dhabi Bank deploys Fircosoft global sanctions screening tech
First Abu Dhabi Bank is “setting the standard for financial crime compliance in the Middle East”.
Lemon Way selects Accuity for financial crime compliance
Decision follows a period of growth for Lemon Way.
Blockchain and Bitcoin round-up: 12 October 2017
Whether it’s prepaid card time or financial crime, the world of blockchain and Bitcoin is a lively one. This latest round-up features BitFlyer, Visa, Accuity, R3 and SIA. Tokyo-based Bitcoin exchange BitFlyer has unveiled a Visa prepaid card that can be charged with Bitcoin in yen and used throughout Japan. It can be charged via […]
Afghanistan’s First Microfinance Bank selects Accuity for regulatory compliance
The First MicroFinance Bank in Afghanistan (FMFB-A) has chosen Accuity for regulatory compliance screening of its customer accounts and cross-border transactions. Accuity says it will help FMFB-A enhance the performance of its compliance operations by eliminating manual procedures and speeding up the end-to-end process with its automated regulatory list updates and real-time screening of transactions […]
Research: Decline and fall in correspondent banking relationships
Correspondent banking relationships have reduced globally by 25%, despite the fact that global GDP per capita grew during the same period, following the 2008 financial crisis, according to research by Accuity. Henry Balani, global head of strategic affairs at Accuity, says: “The irony is that regulation designed to protect the global financial system is, in […]
Keeping up in a Faster Payments world
Faster payments is one of the more pervasive topics in almost any global payments conversation. And if you look at key countries like Singapore, the US, and Australia, it may seem to be more than just talking. Additionally, many countries are improving their infrastructure to clear payments in the same day or already have domestic […]
Aktia Bank signs for Accuity’s Global WatchList, perseveres with core system conversion
Finland-based Aktia Bank is implementing Accuity’s Global WatchList to provide regulatory sanctions and other compliance data. The solution covers politically exposed persons (PEPs), companies, vessels, goods, countries and payment information. Accuity says that Aktia’s decision to sign for the Global WatchList was driven by the compliance needs and the need to improve the efficiency of […]
The emerging threat of trade-based money laundering in trade finance
Money laundering is a global phenomenon, evident in many parts of the world. Techniques have ranged from simple bulk cash movements across borders to more sophisticated techniques hidden in trade transactions. As trade between the Middle East and the rest of the world continues to grow, the threat of trade based money laundering becomes more […]
