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The role of AI assistants: Fighting gender bias in technology

August 8, 2025

AI assistants often mirror bias. Discover how rethinking their design can support inclusion, fairness, and better decisions in business

Operational efficiency at scale: lessons for fintechs

July 22, 2025

The introduction of fintech – an umbrella term for a range of payments providers, lenders, non-banking services, and more – has seen a proliferation of accessible finance in local and global markets. Fintech has created a whole new market, rocking the status quo of the financial space. Fintech’s continuing uptake has meant dominant financial institutions … Continued

Balancing growth and KYC/KYB compliance in a scaling ecosystem

July 17, 2025

Diversity in the financial world has been unavoidable. Once, personal finance only meant opening bank accounts in person at a branch. Those days feel lost to the past.  Fintechs emerged to remedy various financial challenges and compete with traditional mortgage lenders and brick-and-mortar banks. They are moving with the times and emphasising digitalisation and customer … Continued

Why RegTech is your best defence against evolving financial crime

July 16, 2025

Financial crime networks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and more challenging to detect. As cross-border transactions increase in speed and volume, so does the challenge of keeping pace with the constantly evolving regulatory landscape. To combat this, regulators are enforcing tighter anti-money laundering (AML) requirements. The message is clear: if you want to stay compliant, you … Continued

How generative AI is revolutionising identity theft and digital fraud

July 16, 2025

As generative AI technology becomes more sophisticated, cybercriminals are leveraging deepfake technology and AI-powered tools to commit AI identity theft on an unprecedented scale. This comprehensive analysis examines the growing threat of AI-enabled fraud and explores how South Africa and global institutions respond to protect our digital identities. Artificial intelligence’s multifaceted operational and creative uses … Continued

The 3 essential AML pillars of Travel Rule compliance 2025

June 17, 2025

Find out why the new Travel Rule provides a lifeline in standardising the ways that crypto asset service providers and adjacent entities share user data with other financial institutions.

Why NextGen RegTech is key to banks navigating DeFi disruption

June 17, 2025

Legacy banks vs. digital disruptors: Who wins the future of finance? Explore how digital disruptors are reshaping retail banking.

Co-created AML compliance

June 9, 2025

No two compliance journeys are the same and neither is our approach. In this article, RelyComply’s Customer Success Lead, Erin Daubinet, shares how we work hand-in-hand with enterprise teams to design AML solutions that scale with their business.

Negative news screening: A fundamental component of AML compliance

March 26, 2025

Detect risks in real-time, reduce false positives, and ensure regulatory compliance by monitoring global data sources for negative news. Protect your business—discover smarter AML solutions with RelyComply.

Why PEP screening matters: trends for AML compliance in 2025

March 17, 2025

Stronger AML compliance regulations in 2025 mean businesses must upgrade their PEP screening to avoid costly fines and reputational damage. Learn how advanced PEP screening tools can safeguard your business and ensure AML compliance in an increasingly digital financial landscape.

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