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Shifting the perspective: Transforming KYB into a business enabler

Discover how to transform KYB from a compliance headache into a powerful business enabler with our comprehensive guide. … Read More

KYB in payments

Achieving data accuracy for KYB in the payments industry

Ensuring data accuracy in Know Your Business (KYB) processes is crucial for compliance in the payments sector, though challenges like data fragmentation and manual processes complicate verification. Automated KYB tools address these challenges by aggregating data from multiple sources, offering real-time updates, and standardising information for accurate, efficient onboarding. … Read More

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Should you build or buy a KYB compliance solution?

Firms face a crucial decision when it comes to KYB compliance: build an in-house system or purchase a third-party solution. While building offers customisation and control, most firms opt to buy automated solutions for faster implementation, cost-efficiency, and scalability to meet evolving regulatory demands. … Read More

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Making better, faster KYB compliance decisions in the legal sector

UK legal firms must ensure robust KYB compliance to meet regulatory requirements, prevent financial crime, and protect their reputation. By adopting advanced technology, a risk-based approach, continuous monitoring, and investing in staff training, firms can streamline KYB processes, enhance collaboration, and improve compliance outcomes. … Read More

Global data challenges - KYB

Overcoming global data challenges in KYB

Financial Institutions’ Know Your Business (KYB) data requirements are stringent but necessary in the context of our multi-trillion dollar global financial crime problem. This data help institutions understand their clients’ motives, allowing them to rule out, within a reasonable margin of error (risk tolerance), the likelihood that a corporation is being used for illicit activities. … Read More

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Overcoming the challenges of fragmented KYB

Fragmented KYB can hinder onboarding and AML compliance by creating data silos, increasing operational complexity, and limiting visibility. A unified KYB solution simplifies the process by integrating with existing systems, offering real-time verification, and providing a streamlined, cohesive approach to compliance and risk management. … Read More

KYB for legal firms

6 time-saving tips for KYB compliance in legal firms

Effective Know Your Business (KYB) compliance is essential for legal firms in the UK, but the process can be time-consuming. By leveraging technology, centralising compliance management, and allowing clients to self-serve, firms can streamline KYB processes, reduce manual tasks, and improve efficiency while maintaining regulatory standards. … Read More

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Increasing time to value from your KYB software provider to achieve your growth plans

Efficient Know Your Business (KYB) processes are crucial for compliance and business growth. Automating KYB with the right software, like NorthRow’s WorkStation, accelerates onboarding, reduces manual workload, and ensures regulatory adherence, enabling firms to achieve faster time to value and enhance operational efficiency. … Read More

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Global KYB compliance at a glance: Streamlining your due diligence process

In the regulated lending industry, compliance with Know Your Business (KYB) requirements is essential for avoiding penalties and managing financial risks. By adopting best practices such as leveraging technology, implementing a risk-based approach, and centralising data, firms can streamline the KYB process and improve both efficiency and compliance outcomes. … Read More

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How to unravel complex corporate structures and unveil the truth behind international entities

Unraveling complex corporate structures and identifying Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) is a significant challenge for compliance teams in the UK lending industry, especially with international entities. Technology can simplify this process by providing global data coverage, clear corporate relationship mapping, and real-time UBO verification, streamlining due diligence and ensuring regulatory compliance. … Read More