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Fireside Chat: From Nomination to Verification – How to Digitally Onboard a Corporation

Fireside Chat: From Nomination to Verification – How to Digitally Onboard a Corporation

by | Sep 30, 2020 | Blog, Events, iComply Insights, KYB - Know Your Business

Fireside Chat: From Nomination to Verification—How to Digitally Onboard a Corporation

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2020 | 10am PST – 1pm EST – 7pm CET

 

Seamless onboarding is critical to building trust with new clients, providing the foundation of a solid relationship. But in a digital-first world, clients expect non-face-to-face meetings for their health and well-being.

Corporate KYC, also known as Know-Your-Business (KYB), has become a critical process in determining high-risk corporate clients and learning where organizations can take steps to mitigate any potential fraud or illicit activity from impacting their bottom line.

From receiving company documents to verifying ultimate beneficial owners, how can you be sure that your screening and onboarding processes are properly screening for all risk factors while continuing to build a relationship of trust with your corporate clients?

Join “From Nomination to Verification: How to Digitally Onboard a Corporation“, our live fireside chat with industry experts and thought leaders to discuss:

  • How to better identify risk factors when onboarding your corporate clients
  • What regulators require from you when verifying corporate entities 
  • How to choose the right vendor partners for onboarding and screening
  • How technology is changing the game for compliance teams in a contactless world

Join us for this free Fireside Chat on October 22nd at 10am PST / 1pm EST featuring a live panel of trusted experts from around the globe. 

Register today!

GUEST PANELISTS

Chris Gschwend | Senior Compliance Advisor, MME

Chris Gschwend advises corporate clients in the areas of anti-money laundering, trade controls, sanctions, and customs management. She specializes in the implementation of FinTech and traditional compliance programs and has over 10 years of experience in managing global compliance teams in the aerospace and manufacturing industries. Chris Gschwend also brings public sector experience, having developed trade policies and negotiated free trade agreements for Canada Customs (CBSA).

Amber Scott | Founder & CEO, Outlier Compliance Group

Amber has broad-based financial compliance experience that includes insurance, mutual funds, and banking. In addition to being a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Amber is also a Certified Privacy Professional (CIPP). She also holds a mutual fund sales designation from the Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) and a first level Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI).

Gueorgui Gotzev | International Counsel, Kohler Gotzev

Gueorgui has a broad academic and operational experience in capital markets, bank & finance, alternative investment funds, distributed ledger technology (DLT), and Virtual Asset Services Providers (VASPs). He helps restructure, digitalized, optimize, and outsource any part of a fund’s investment management and central administration burdens. He loves consulting on process optimization and investor onboarding automation, KYC, AML/CFT, and CRS/FATCA compliance. Gueorgui holds an LL.M. in International Financial Law from the University of Paris 1 – Panthéon Sorbonne and has completed a full qualification course in Luxembourg law (CCDL) from the University of Luxembourg.

About iComply
iComply Investor Services Inc. (“iComply”) is a Regtech company that provides fully-digital KYC and AML compliance solutions for non-face-to-face financial and legal interactions. iComply enables financial services providers to reduce costs, risk, and complexity and improve staff capacity, effectiveness, and customer experience. By partnering with multinational technology vendors such as Microsoft, DocuSign, Thomson Reuters and Refinitiv, iComply is bringing compliance teams into the digital age. Learn more: www.icomplyis.com

 

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Fireside Chat: Unknown Risks in M&A – AML Screening and Due Diligence for Corporate Finance

Fireside Chat: Unknown Risks in M&A – AML Screening and Due Diligence for Corporate Finance

by | Aug 6, 2020 | AML - Anti-Money Laundering, Blog, Events, iComply Insights, KYB - Know Your Business

Fireside Chat: Unknown Risks in M&A

AML Screening and Due Diligence in Corporate Finance

Date: Thursday, August 13, 2020 | 10am PST – 1pm EST – 7pm CET

 

How can firms manage unknown risks as compliance regulations evolve and financial crimes grow more sophisticated?

M&A transactions inevitably pose some level of risk between buyers and sellers. More often than not, M&A transactions are time-sensitive with significant pressure from all sides.

This can often lead to corners being cut during financial crime, money laundering, and terrorist financing due diligence. However, regulatory actions, shareholder lawsuits, and criminal charges can overshadow a deal even years after it has been closed.

Financial crime units and law enforcement have increased their focus on M&A in private capital markets transactions as vehicles for money laundering and financing terrorism. This has raised the bar and heightened regulatory expectations of what is required by all parties involved in a transaction.

Join “Unknown Risks in M&A — AML Screening and Due Diligence in Corporate Finance” session featuring AML and due diligence experts from the M&A industry. In this session, we will cover:

  • Regulators expectations of the acceptable level of due diligence
  • How to take a big picture view of all counterparties in a transaction
  • Preparing due diligence for corporate governance review
  • Remediating insufficient data documentation
  • When to seek independent counsel


We invite you to join us for this Fireside Chat on August 13 featuring an exciting lineup of panelists to learn more about the unknown risks in AML and due diligence for corporate finance M&A transactions. 

Panelists:

  • Matthew Unger, CEO at iComply
  • Gueorgui Gotzev, Partner at Kohler Gotzev
  • Alex Duperouzel, Managing Director at Compliance Asia
  • David Vijan, CRO at Outlier Solutions

Moderated by: Andrew Weiner, Head of Sales at iComply

Register today!

About iComply
iComply Investor Services Inc. (“iComply”) is a Regtech company that provides fully-digital KYC and AML compliance solutions for non-face-to-face financial and legal interactions. iComply enables financial services providers to reduce costs, risk, and complexity and improve staff capacity, effectiveness, and customer experience. By partnering with multinational technology vendors such as Microsoft, DocuSign, Thomson Reuters and Refinitiv, iComply is bringing compliance teams into the digital age. Learn more: www.icomplyis.com

 

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iComply Now Listed in the FINRA Compliance Vendor Directory

iComply Now Listed in the FINRA Compliance Vendor Directory

by | Jul 28, 2020 | AML - Anti-Money Laundering, Blog, Capital Markets, In The News, Industries, KYB - Know Your Business, KYC - Know Your Customer, Press Releases, Solutions

Vancouver, B.C. – July 28, 2020 – iComply Investor Services (“iComply”), a leading regtech software provider, is pleased to announce its listing in the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Compliance Vendor Directory, which features vendors offering products, solutions, and services to firms overseen by the US regulator. 

“iComply is dedicated to making the financial markets more robust, secure, and efficient,” said Matthew Unger, CEO and Founder of iComply Investor Services. “This listing in the FINRA Compliance Vendor Directory is an exciting moment in the company’s history as we continue to expand our client base and work with US firms to digitize their back office.”

iComply’s compliance management solutions offer institutional-grade identification and risk mitigation tools that support the complete AML compliance lifecycle for clients in industries ranging from professional services to online banking, capital markets, payment processing, trading platforms, virtual assets, as well as government and enterprise.

FINRA is an independent, government-authorized, not-for-profit organization that oversees U.S. broker-dealers. FINRA works under the supervision of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and writes and enforces rules, examines firms for compliance, fosters market transparency, and educates investors.

The Compliance Vendor Directory features companies specializing in: compliance consulting, cybersecurity, data management, information archiving, exam prep & firm CE, insurance brokers, monitoring & surveillance, PCAOB registered accountants, and registration services.

About iComply Investor Services Inc.
iComply Investor Services Inc. (“iComply”) is a Regtech company that provides fully-digital KYC and AML compliance solutions for non-face-to-face financial and legal interactions. iComply enables financial services providers to reduce costs, risk, and complexity and improve staff capacity, effectiveness, and customer experience. By partnering with multinational technology vendors such as Microsoft, DocuSign, Thomson Reuters, and Refinitiv, iComply is bringing compliance teams into the digital age. Learn more: www.icomplyis.com

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Out of the Filing Cabinet, Into the Cloud

Out of the Filing Cabinet, Into the Cloud

by | May 28, 2020 | Blog, Events, iComply Insights, KYC - Know Your Customer

Fireside Chat: Out of the Filing Cabinet, Into the Cloud

How Digital Onboarding is Transforming Financial Services

Date: Thursday, June 11, 2020, 10am PST – 1pm EST – 7pm CET

 

Does KYC friction impact my ability to gain or retain market share? When it comes to onboarding a new client, financial service providers, online gaming platforms, professional service providers, and virtual asset service providers are facing increasingly complex regulatory burdens from privacy, data security, KYC, and AML legislation.

Our panel of experts will be discussing the key benefits, risks, and considerations of taking your traditional, manual onboarding procedures out of the filing cabinet and moving to automated workflows in the cloud.

Together with the leading experts in digital identity, KYC, AML, and risk management we will discuss:

  • What is digital onboarding: KYC and AML best practices
  • Traditional onboarding: cost and risks of manual procedures
  • Evolution of the onboarding workflow: tips for creating your roadmap
Register Now

Panelists 

  • Matthew Unger, CEO, iComply Investor Services
  • Denisse Rudich, Director, Rudich Consulting
  • Lav Odorovic, CEO, Forto CH 
  • Matt McGuire, Cofounder, AML Shop
  • Mariela Tanchez, Director of Marketing, Bitfoliex

About iComply
iComply Investor Services Inc. (“iComply”) is a Regtech company that provides fully-digital KYC and AML compliance solutions for non-face-to-face financial and legal interactions. iComply enables financial services providers to reduce costs, risk, and complexity and improve staff capacity, effectiveness, and customer experience. By partnering with multinational technology vendors such as Microsoft, DocuSign, Thomson Reuters and Refinitiv, iComply is bringing compliance teams into the digital age. Learn more: www.icomplyis.com

 

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iComply MasterClass: Understanding and Mitigating Risks in Crypto

iComply MasterClass: Understanding and Mitigating Risks in Crypto

by | Jan 23, 2019 | AML - Anti-Money Laundering, Blog, Crypto, Events, Fintech, iComply Insights, Knowledge Base, Prefacto

In this upcoming MasterClass hosted by iComply, BitAML’s Founder Joe Ciccolo and Coinstructive’s CEO Chris Groshong join iComply’s Head of Product Strategy Greg Pinn to discuss the importance of understanding and mitigating your company’s risk in crypto compliance and AML screening.

Compliance tends to be one of the larger knowledge gaps for modern business management; closing this gap is not only essential to the success of your business, it’s also the law. Our expert panel will discuss the areas of risk that your business could be subject to and the challenges associated with non-face-to-face transactions. Find out what can be done to mitigate these risks, and learn why regulators will no longer buy ignorance as an excuse for non-compliance.

Register Now

Save Your Spot: Registration Limited to the First 100 People
Date: Tuesday, February 5th
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Pacific Standard Time)

Key Learnings:
In this MasterClass, the panel will break down the existing risks surrounding digital transactions and what steps you can take to mitigate these risks in order to protect your company and your investors.

About Greg Pinn — Head of Product Strategy, iComply
Formerly the head of World-Check (Thomson Reuters’ most profitable company), Greg Pinn led product strategy for almost ten years—both before and after its $560-million acquisition by Thomson Reuters. World-Check is described as the “cornerstone of the Thomson Reuters risk business” and is the #1 compliance software for KYC, AML, ATF at Tier 1 and central banks globally. Greg’s experience in risk, governance and compliance analysis, product strategy, and leadership of large global development and sales teams were critical to World-Check’s success and now support him in his role to ensure iComply’s brand delivers confidence, trust, and security to all stakeholders.

About Joe Ciccolo — Founder, BitAML
Before founding BitAML, Joe Ciccolo spent over a decade in high-impact roles with leading institutions such as State Farm and Citizens Financial Group. He was a founding member and architect of a Bank Secrecy Act / Anti-Money Laundering program for one of the top 100 online financial institutions in the U.S., and worked as a project manager for a top-20 international bank, managing regulatory and AML audit remediation projects. His additional leadership experience includes risk management, vendor due diligence, fraud prevention, and corporate investigations. Joe regularly consults with bankers regarding the onboarding of Bitcoin customers, as well as complex cryptocurrency-related investigations involving federal and local law enforcement. He is a frequent speaker at cryptocurrency, payments, and compliance industry events and volunteers his time at the non-profit organization Blockchain Education Network.

About Chris Groshong — President & CEO, CoinStructive
As President of CoinStructive, a Bitcoin & Blockchain consulting firm in San Diego, Chris Groshong has developed a nationwide team that is furthering the development of cryptocurrency and blockchain adoption. With a focus on clarity, CoinStructive provides an obstacle-free transition for businesses and enterprises who are interested in using cryptocurrencies or blockchain tech as part of their business strategy. They are solutions architects and problem solvers and help fill the gaps in your business model. CoinStructive’s fundamental goal is not only to help organizations reach theirs but also to do so in a way that empowers founders, boards and entrepreneurs to make educated, well-informed, and confident business decisions.

Register Now

About iComply Investor Services Inc.
iComply Investor Services Inc. (iComply) is an award-winning software company focused on reducing regulatory friction in the capital markets. With powerful data, verification, tokenization solutions, iComply helps companies overcome the cost and complexity of multi-jurisdictional compliance to effectively access new markets. Learn more: iComplyIS.com

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iComply Releases OFAC Screening For 6 Major Cryptocurrencies

iComply Releases OFAC Screening For 6 Major Cryptocurrencies

by | Nov 29, 2018 | AML - Anti-Money Laundering, Blog, Crypto, Industries, Prefacto, Press Releases, Product Updates

iComply Offers OFAC Screening for Sanctioned Bitcoin and Crypto Addresses

On November 28, 2018, the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) added its first bitcoin addresses to its public list of sanctioned individuals and entities. iComply is capable of screening these addresses to ensure compliance for decentralized finance and assets

Vancouver, B.C. – November 29, 2018 – iComply Investor Services (“iComply”), a leading RegTech platform for global digital finance and cryptocurrencies offers comprehensive blockchain forensic screening to address risks related to blockchain addresses, including sanctions screening, fraud, theft, and cyber-security.

On November 28, 2018, the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) added multiple Iranians and their bitcoin addresses to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN List) for laundering the bitcoin proceeds from the infamous SamSam ransomware scheme. This is the first instance of OFAC adding a cryptocurrency address to their public list of sanctioned individuals and entities.

“Agencies such as OFAC protect the integrity of financial markets, warning companies about individuals or companies that may pose a risk to their business. We developed our RegTech software, iComply, to make it possible to screen for these kinds of threats in both centralized and decentralized finance to address the unique risks when financial assets are traded using public blockchains. Currently, our solution supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ethereum Classic, Litecoin, Dash and Bitcoin Cash,” said Qayyum Rajan, Chief Data Officer, of iComply Investor Services Inc.

iComply’s solution addresses risks related to blockchain addresses and the trading of financial assets using public blockchains, this is an integral process that is complementary to traditional AML/KYC for fiat. Institutions can query addresses to achieve financial grade compliance around the individuals and entities that it transacts with.

“As blockchain is increasingly used for mainstream finance, it is integral to enforce regulatory compliance not just for the individual and entity but also for the transactions themselves,’ added Rajan. “While there has been a lot of talk about the Howey test to determine whether a token is subject to securities laws, institutions such as OFAC are now also enforcing criminal liabilities once these assets are trading.”

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Looking for financial grade KYC and AML in an enterprise ready API?

iComply offers global screening for humans, corporations, and blockchain transactions in a single REST API.

Book a demo with one of our specialists to learn more.

About iComply Investor Services Inc.
iComply Investor Services Inc. (iComply) is an award-winning software company focused on reducing regulatory friction in the capital markets. With powerful data, verification, tokenization solutions, iComply helps companies overcome the cost and complexity of multi-jurisdictional compliance to effectively access new markets. Learn more: iComplyIS.com

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Vaidyanathan Chandrashekhar

Vaidyanathan Chandrashekhar

Advisors

“Chandy,” is a technology and risk expert with executive experience at Boston Consulting Group, Citi, and PwC. With over two decades in financial services, digital transformation, and enterprise risk, he advises iComply on scalable compliance infrastructure for global markets.
Thomas Linder

Thomas Linder

Advisors

Thomas is a global tax and compliance expert with deep specialization in digital assets, blockchain, and tokenization. As a partner at MME Legal | Tax | Compliance, he advises iComply on regulatory strategy, cross-border compliance, and digital finance innovation.
Thomas Hardjono

Thomas Hardjono

Advisors

Thomas is a renowned identity and cybersecurity expert, serving as CTO of Connection Science at MIT. With deep expertise in decentralized identity, zero trust, and secure data exchange, he advises iComply on cutting-edge technology and privacy-first compliance architecture.
Rodney Dobson

Rodney Dobson

Advisors

Rodney is the former President of ADP Canada and international executive with over two decades of leadership in global HR and enterprise technology. He advises iComply with deep expertise in international service delivery, M&A, and scaling high-growth operations across regulated markets.
Praveen Mandal

Praveen Mandal

Advisors

Praveen is a serial entrepreneur and technology innovator, known for leadership roles at Lucent Bell Labs, ChargePoint, and the Stanford Linear Accelerator. He advises iComply on advanced computing, scalable infrastructure, and the intersection of AI, energy, and compliance tech.
Paul Childerhose

Paul Childerhose

Advisors

Paul is a Canadian RegTech leader and founder of Maple Peak Group, with extensive experience in financial services compliance, AML, and digital transformation. He advises iComply on regulatory alignment, operational strategy, and scaling compliance programs in complex markets.
John Engle

John Engle

Advisors

John is a seasoned business executive with senior leadership experience at CIBC, UBS, and Accenture. With deep expertise in investment banking, private equity, and digital transformation, he advises iComply on strategic growth, partnerships, and global market expansion.
Jeff Bandman

Jeff Bandman

Advisors

Jeff is a former CFTC official and globally recognized expert in financial regulation, fintech, and digital assets. As founder of Bandman Advisors, he brings deep insight into regulatory policy, market infrastructure, and innovation to guide iComply’s global compliance strategy.
Greg Pearlman

Greg Pearlman

Advisors

Greg is a seasoned investment banker with over 35 years of experience, including leadership roles at BMO Capital Markets, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup. Greg brings deep expertise in financial strategy and growth to support iComply's expansion in the RegTech sector.
Deven Sharma

Deven Sharma

Advisors

Deven is the former President of S&P and a globally respected authority in risk, data, and capital markets. With decades of leadership across financial services and tech, he advises iComply on strategic growth, governance, and the future of trusted data in AML compliance.