Fenergo

Join us in congratulating Abhineet Singh, one of our standout CORE Award winners! Abhineet’s impact can be seen across the board, from consistently exceeding expectations on complex projects to building strong, trust-based relationships with colleagues and clients alike. He brings people together, champions open collaboration, and leads with excellence in every detail. His inclusive and supportive approach creates space for others to contribute, grow, and succeed, making him not just a high performer, but a true team player. Congratulations, Abhineet, and thank you for the energy, and excellence you bring to Fenergo! Explore open roles https://okt.to/VHRo5Y

Financial institutions globally are spending large sums of money on KYC/AML activities. Our data spotlights the global operational costs for financial institutions last year, with investment banks in the lead at $76.7 million. Take a look at our Industry Trends infographic to see the operational cost breakdown as well as: - Firms experiencing client/ investor loss due to slow and inefficient onboarding - Revenue loss due to slow and inefficient onboarding See the infographic here: https://okt.to/NUSIkt

In this week's headlines, brought to you by RegWatch: - AMLA sets out its 2026-28 priorities - 2-year jail sentence for New York money launderer - South Korea steps up AML regulator's powers and more!   #RiskAndCompliance #FinCrime #Regulation #RegTech

During 2025, regulators across the world issued financial institutions with penalties totalling over $4 billion. The figure was down 11% from 2024. Although global fine values fell modestly in 2025, enforcement activity became more concentrated in high-risk areas: - Banks accounted for 56% of total penalties - Fines against digital asset firms rose 56% year-on-year - KYC and CDD penalties rose 394% compared to 2024 AI-driven compliance is now essential to reducing risk, improving financial crime detection, and meeting regulatory demands without disrupting the client experience. Download our latest report to see where enforcement risk is rising and how leading firms are responding: https://okt.to/P6VAS1

This week: - research finds 66% of APAC compliance teams heavily manual despite AI - $82 billion in dirty money laundered via crypto last year and more! #RiskAndCompliance #Regulation #ArtificialIntelligence #RegTech

Today we’re recognising Tehseen Ahmad, a Fenergo CORE Award winner whose leadership and dedication have made a lasting impact across our organisation. Tehseen is known for bringing people together, fostering open communication, and supporting colleagues with care and professionalism. Whether navigating complex initiatives or strengthening client relationships, Tehseen leads with focus, calm, and integrity, delivering outcomes that truly matter. With a forward-thinking mindset and a deep respect for those around them, Tehseen sets a powerful example of what our CORE Values look. Please join us in congratulating Tehseen on this well earned recognition!

Today, we bid farewell to a titan of the Irish technology industry. John played a pivotal role in Fenergo’s early journey, incubating the business with funding, office space, and unwavering support during our formative years. His belief helped us scale from an idea into a growing company. We remember John as a generous businessman and mentor, and we remain deeply thankful for the role he played in shaping Fenergo’s foundations. Our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.

In just the first half of 2025, regulators issued fines that were over four times the value of those issued across the same period in 2024, what will the total come in at for 2025? On February 3rd, our expert panel consisting of Rory Doyle CAMS, Joy Macknight, Ruth Paley and Jim Richards will be unpacking Fenergo’s research and discussing the reasons behind the rising tide of enforcement actions. Join the webinar to learn about: - How financial institutions can learn from the mistakes of others? - What 2025’s enforcement actions tell us about where regulators may strike next? - Which regions are issuing the most penalties for compliance breaches? - Which industries are receiving the harshest criticism from regulators? Register now: https://okt.to/MvjkEB

QKS Group's AI Maturity Matrix: KYC & CLM, 2026 has recognized Fenergo as the Most Valuable Pioneer, highlighting its architectural approach to AI, unified risk intelligence and end-to-end lifecycle orchestration. The recognition reaffirms Fenergo's position as the leader in AI-powered KYC & CLM. Its solution is proven to deliver measurable outcomes for financial institutions, including improved operational efficiency, reduced compliance risk and scalable, event-driven lifecycle management, transforming KYC from a cost center into a competitive advantage. See the full report here: https://okt.to/YOHFTh #KYC #CLM #AnalystReport

In this week's RegWatch digest: - AMLA takes up the AML mantle from the EBA - politically-motivated debanking at the center of a 5 billion-dollar lawsuit - delays announced to AML/CFT reform in Australia and more! Subscribe to receive weekly RegWatch updates: https://lnkd.in/eiB_fr-f #RiskAndCompliance #FinCrime #Regulation #RegTech