smartKYC launches new product, smartEYE

Adverse Media | Continuous Monitoring | KYC | Regtech

12 October, 2023

smartKYC today announce the launch of their new product for banks: smartEYE – the ultimate defence for 24/7 risk vigilance.

smartKYC wins ‘Best KYC & Client On-Boarding Solution’

Awards

4 October, 2023

smartKYC is proud to announce that we have won ‘Best KYC & Client On-Boarding Solution’ in the Data Management Insight Awards USA, 2023!

smartKYC wins ‘Most Pioneering RegTech Provider 2023’

Awards

19 September, 2023

We are proud to announce that we have won an award for ‘Most Pioneering RegTech Provider 2023,’ in the Greater London Enterprise Awards 2023.

Unmasking Modern Slavery: Multilingual NLP in Adverse Media Screening

Adverse Media | AI | Continuous Monitoring | KYC

13 September, 2023

Multilingual NLP in adverse media screening can help unmask modern slavery

A guide to utilising AI for advanced adverse media screening

Adverse Media | AI | Continuous Monitoring

9 August, 2023

From manually reviewing news articles to using natural language processing (NLP) to analyse open source data online, adverse media screening processes have changed substantially in recent years. But the goal remains the same: to protect your institution and your customers from potential risk and improve KYC processes. With AI solutions, that goal is now significantly more attainable.

The EU Corporate Sustainability Directive’s Impact on Multinational Corporates

Adverse Media | Continuous Monitoring | ESG

27 July, 2023

On June 1, 2023 the EU Parliament paved the way for regulation that will have fundamental implications for the way companies operating within the EU assess and monitor their supply chains for the risk of human and environmental rights violations.

KYC Screening in Private Banking & Wealth Management

Adverse Media | AI | Continuous Monitoring | KYC

14 July, 2023

The current role of KYC screening in PBWM KYC screening plays a crucial role in PBWM industry, ensuring compliance with regulations, mitigating financial risks, and maintaining the integrity of the financial system. As the industry evolves, the adoption of digital KYC screening processes becomes increasingly important to streamline operations. However, this sector faces unique challenges

A Brief History of Adverse Media Screening

Adverse Media | AI | Continuous Monitoring | KYC

17 May, 2023

Adverse media screening dates back several decades and has evolved alongside the changing media landscape.

smartKYC Wins ‘Best AI/ML Solution for ESG’ at the ESG Insight Awards, 2023

AI | AML | Awards | ESG | Explainable AI | GDPR | KYC

12 May, 2023

We have won the award for ‘Best AI/ML Solution for ESG’ at the ESG Insight Awards!

Structuring the Unstructured: The Challenges of Screening Open Source Intelligence

Adverse Media | AI | AML | Continuous Monitoring | Explainable AI | GDPR | KYC | Onboarding

30 March, 2023

KYC (Know Your Customer) screening is an essential process for businesses to identify and verify their clients’ identities as well as surfacing any potential risks associated with them. This process helps mitigate the risk of financial fraud, money laundering and other illegal activities by following KYC regulations. The information gathered during KYC screening can come from various sources, including both structured and unstructured data sets; processing these data sets presents several difficulties that businesses must overcome.

Mike Byrne Appointed as smartKYC’s New Business Development Director

Fintech | KYC | New Hire | Regtech

7 March, 2023

smartKYC announces Mike Byrne as the company’s new Business Development Director.

GDPR and KYC – Living Together in Perfect Harmony?

Adverse Media | Continuous Monitoring | Explainable AI | Fintech | GDPR | KYC | Regtech

23 February, 2023

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Know Your Customer (KYC) screening are two important regulatory frameworks in the world of data protection and financial services. GDPR and KYC screening can conflict in several ways, particularly in relation to the collection and storage of personal data. However, it is mandatory for organizations to comply with both by carefully balancing the requirements of each and taking appropriate measures to protect personal data.