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our blog covering the latest news and industry trends from the financial and professional service sectors
Webinar recap: Data and technology – the perfect partnership for AML compliance
With ever-changing regulations impacting the information you need to gather for KYC purposes, it has never been more important to get your Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance processes right.In order to truly excel, organisations must also take advantage of how...
Digital transformation and financial crime in a post-pandemic world
In the current global climate, financial crime is a more pressing issue than ever. COVID-19, lockdown and the mass transition to remote working has created fertile ground for fraudulent activity in the UK. Needless to say, the pandemic has caused widespread panic,...
Technology experts discuss the role of innovation in tackling financial crime
In the latest episode of the RegTech 20:20 podcast, guest speakers Charles Delingpole (CEO and Founder, ComplyAdvantage), and Teodora Christova (EMEA Partner Manager, Refinitiv) delve into new research focusing on the topic of innovation in financial crime and...
In the spotlight: Sally Lewis and Will Dale, Sales
During this time, the process of starting a new job can seem very different to the kind that we all know. With teams working apart - physically at least - you’re more likely to get to know your new colleagues via video conferencing than over a conversation during a...
EQ partners with Encompass to bolster KYC offering
EQ (Equiniti), an international technology-led services and payments specialist, is delighted to announce that it has partnered with Encompass to further bolster its KYC proposition. EQ will work with Encompass to automate and use artificial intelligence to analyse...
View from the bridge: Embracing technology to keep up with the challengers
FinTechs and challenger banks have made their mark, with London widely regarded as the centre of European FinTech. Last year, the UK was ranked second globally for FinTech Investment, attracting $4.9 bn - up 38% compared to 2018 - across 359 deals. UK-based Greensill...
The impact of COVID-19 on the payments industry
The implications of COVID-19 have resulted in a shift for the financial services industry as a whole, and the payments sector is no different. Remote working means the way providers and customers operate is altering, with a focus on getting the best out of digital...
In the spotlight: Chris Jenkins, Head of Strategic Partnerships
"Encompass has a vast partnerships network, which meant there was a lot of opportunity to learn and grow."When Chris Jenkins first became aware of Encompass, he was intrigued by the possibilities and knew there was a place in the industry for the business. Fast...
Webinar recap: Evolving from data to risk management
Financial crime and what effective Know Your Customer (KYC) looks like was a subject that we explored during a recent webinar with RegTech Associates.In the second installment of their Digital Regulation Series on financial crime, our VP, Distribution and Alliances,...
Encompass ranked among top SaaS providers in the UK in The Latka 100
Encompass has been named as one of the top Software as a Service (SaaS) providers in the UK.This year, we have ranked at number six in The Latka 100, with recognition based on factors such as growth and customers’ use of our platform. Each year, Latka, a community...