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AML for Fintech
Payment institutions, e-money issuers and lending platforms are subject to AML law in every major market. Their controls must be automated, embedded in the product and able to demonstrate compliance to a regulator that may be new to supervising them.
What KYC and AML controls look like in fintech
- Screening embedded in onboarding via API.
- Risk scoring from questionnaires and behavioural signals.
- Continuous monitoring with automated alerts.
- Case management with a complete audit trail.
Common challenges
- Speed expectations that leave no room for batch processes.
- Cross-border customers and names in many scripts.
- Building a defensible programme with a small compliance team.
How IDWise supports fintech
The Continuous Trust Platform is configured to the regulator and risk profile of each fintech customer, combining the modules below in one journey with a complete audit trail.
AML, PEP & Sanctions Screening →Questionnaire & Risk Engine →Case & Verification Management →Behavioural Detection →
Frequently asked questions
When must a fintech screen customers?
Before opening the account and continuously afterwards.
How do small compliance teams cope with alerts?
Through tuned matching, verified-data screening and rules that auto-clear low-risk matches.
Is adverse media screening necessary for fintechs?
It is expected for higher-risk customers and increasingly used at onboarding.
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