How Arab International Bank (AIB) cut manual processes and enhanced security with SafeWatch Screening 5
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Situation
Upgrade compliance capabilities
AIB, one of Egypt’s leading financial institutions, sought to upgrade its compliance capabilities to keep pace with the growing demands of a high-volume operational environment. As compliance tasks like onboarding and screening increased, AIB needed a more responsive system that could handle large data volumes efficiently.
Additionally, AIB identified opportunities to improve efficiency through automation, particularly in updating blacklist versions, which would help reduce manual workload and ensure real-time accuracy. Modern features like RESTful APIs and a more resilient system architecture were also on the list, providing the flexibility and continuity necessary to support AIB’s compliance goals and ensure smooth daily operations.
Task
Enhance compliance infrastructure
AIB sought a comprehensive solution to enhance its compliance infrastructure. The institution needed a system capable of efficiently managing large data volumes and automating blacklist updates, reducing the need for manual intervention. Integrating advanced features such as RESTful APIs was key to streamlining the onboarding process, while ensuring stability and reliability to maintain uninterrupted operations and regulatory alignment.

Action
Eastnets action plan
AIB implemented Eastnets’ SafeWatch Screening (SWS) 5, going live in March 2023. The system was configured to perform automatic, real-time blacklist updates, ensuring compliance checks were always conducted using the most current data. This eliminated manual intervention and reduced operational risk.
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API and EN Connector integration
Through API and EN Connector integration, AIB enabled seamless communication between SWS and third-party applications, allowing for secure data transfers and real-time connectivity. The inclusion of RESTful APIs helped streamline the onboarding process, allowing for faster customer processing while maintaining compliance with security standards.
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Security enhancements
Security enhancements ensured all connections between SWS and external systems were fully encrypted, safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Results
Implementation of Eastnets SafeWatch Screening 5
With the implementation of Eastnets SafeWatch Screening 5, AIB now operates a consolidated compliance platform that provides real-time insights and comprehensive control over screening and onboarding. Blacklist updates are fully automated, allowing the bank to use up-to-date data for compliance checks with minimal manual effort.
Real-time API integration
Enhanced security protocols
Products used
SafeWatch Screening
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