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Knowledge Graph Technology – A Game Changer for Data Management in Capital Markets
Early identification of use cases that provide a focal point for the implementation of knowledge graphs is essential to successful projects, according to a panel of experts speaking at a recent A-Team Group webinar. The webinar discussed the benefits and pitfalls of implementing knowledge graphs, including how to build, sustain and maintain them, use cases,…
A-Team Extends, Expands and Releases 2021/2022 Edition of Regulatory Data Handbook
Don’t miss the latest edition of A-Team Group’s Regulatory Data Handbook, a publication dedicated to helping you gain a full understanding of regulations related to your organisation from the details of requirements to best practice implementation. The 2021/2022 handbook covers more than 40 regulations, providing you with a detailed description of each regulation including its…
DANIE Consortium on Course for Legal Entity Status, Additional Data Sharing Apps
The DANIE consortium is close to confirming a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a group of large global banks that will define the consortium’s participant community, add momentum to the project, and provide a stepping stone towards making DANIE a legal entity that is industry owned and governed. The consortium was formed in late 2019…
Industry Collaboration Adds LEI Datasets to Amazon Sustainability Data Initiative
A collaboration between the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF), OS-Climate and Amazon has resulted in GLEIF’s real-time Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) datasets being made publicly available for the first time in the cloud via Amazon’s Sustainability Data Initiative (ASDI) data catalog. The move was driven by OS-Climate to allow easier integration of LEI data…
Moody’s Acquisition of Bogard Expands KYC Coverage for Politically Exposed Persons
Moody’s has acquired Bogard AB, a provider of data and information on politically exposed persons (PEPs) in the Nordic region. The acquisition advances Moody’s ability to help customers perform Know Your Customer (KYC) screening and research to address financial crime. Bogard covers over 17,000 PEPs, relatives, and close associates across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland….
IHS Markit Releases Automated Onboarding Platform for Fund Managers and Administrators
IHS Markit has released Investor Onboarding, a fully hosted, digital onboarding platform enabling firms to automate, integrate and centralise onboarding and compliance obligations, while simplifying and accelerating the onboarding experience for investors. The platform allows users to input data once, creating a golden source that populates multiple forms, including subscription agreements and tax forms. Data…
Contour extends use of LEI to inclusion in trade finance network
Contour, a digital trade finance network, has partnered the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) to enable the use of Legal Entity Identifiers (LEIs) within its network and to financially support its members in obtaining their own LEI. By adopting the entity identifier, Contour’s members will benefit from increased confidence among their trading counterparties, lower…
Broadridge Adds AI-powered Anti-Money Laundering Solution
Broadridge Financial Solutions has released Broadridge Anti-Money Laundering Solution (AMLS), bringing new capabilities to the company’s existing intelligent automation suite. The solution delivers an end-to-end machine learning (ML) powered AML platform covering transaction monitoring, name screening, alert prioritisation, and customer risk scoring. The platform is powered by cloud-based AML transaction monitoring software provider Tookitaki.
Encompass Expands into North America
Encompass, a provider of automated KYC solutions, has expanded into North America with office headquarters in New York and the intention to better serve the needs of existing global clients with a presence in North America, as well as secure new clients and partnerships in the region. Alex Ford has been appointed president, North America….
Scotiabank Partners Google Cloud to Accelerate Global Data and Analytics Strategy
Scotiabank has made a strategic partnership with Google Cloud to increase the bank’s cloud-first commitment and accelerate its global data and analytics strategy. As a Scotiabank trusted cloud partner for data and analytics, Google Cloud will help create a more personal and predictive banking experience for Scotiabank customers in the Americas and across the globe….