BRUSSELS and LONDON; 19 November 2019 – Eastnets, the leading provider of automated compliance and payment solutions and Refinitiv, one of the world’s largest providers of financial markets data and infrastructure, today announced a partnership to offer enhanced automated access to software and data, that enables real-time risk management and enhanced compliance capabilities.
The partnership will deliver an enhanced integration of Refinitiv’s Risk Intelligence data within Eastnets’ cutting-edge technology, including the en.SafeWatch Filtering (SWF) solution. EastNet’s SWF solution utilizes machine learning and powerful analytics to perform sophisticated watchlist screening and AML detection in real-time.
According to a recent report1 from Refinitiv, 72% of global companies have fallen prey to financial crimes such as money-laundering. In response, many of these companies intend to ramp-up innovation and adopt technology-driven solutions as they seek to plug compliance gaps more quickly and efficiently.
The close partnership between Eastnets and Refinitiv will see the two organisations pursue a coordinated approach to delivering joint services to both new and existing customers in over 190 countries.
Eastnets’ innovative SWF screening technology works with Refinitiv’s industry leading API technology to integrate the company’s data including its proprietary and highly trusted World-Check Risk Intelligence data. As a result, it will help customers to securely manage risk and meet regulatory obligations by utilizing Refinitiv’s comprehensive data alongside en.SafeWatch Filtering from Eastnets.
According to Eastnets CEO, Hazem Mulhim: “The agreement between Eastnets and Refinitiv allows our clients to obtain the most effective AML, anti-fraud and compliance coverage on the market. Combining the strengths of Eastnets’ en.SafeWatch Filtering with a connectivity to World-Check from Refinitiv delivers heightened protection against contemporary fraud and regulatory risks”.
Phil Cotter, Managing Director of the Risk business at Refinitiv said; “We’re pleased to welcome Eastnets to our partnership network which aims to offer customers innovative solutions to help streamline compliance processes and meet their regulatory obligations around the world. Businesses exposed to financial crime threats must maximize their use of technology and collaborations such as this could prove key to realizing the potential of innovation to uncover criminal activity.”
1 The Innovation and the fight against financial crime: How data and technology can turn the tide report is based on research commissioned by Refinitiv that was conducted online by an independent third party in March 2019. A total of 3,138 managers with compliance-related responsibilities at large global organizations completed the survey, from across 24 geographies.
Contact
Dalia Massad, Group Marketing Manager, Eastnets on +971 (0)43912888 dmasad@eastnets.com.
Paul Sandell, Director Communications, Refinitiv on +44 (0)207 542 8616 or paul.sandell@refinitiv.com
About Refinitiv
Refinitiv is one of the world’s largest providers of financial markets data and infrastructure, serving over 40,000 institutions in approximately 190 countries. It provides leading data and insights, trading platforms, and open data and technology platforms that connect a thriving global financial markets community – driving performance in trading, investment, wealth management, regulatory compliance, market data management, enterprise risk and fighting financial crime. For more information visit: www.refinitiv.com
About Eastnets
Eastnets ensures peace of mind by securing a safer future for everyone.
A global provider of compliance and payment solutions for the financial services sector, our experience and expertise help ensure trust at 750 financial institutions across the world, including 11 of the top 50 banks. For more than 35 years, we’ve worked to keep the world safe and secure from financial crime. We do it by helping our partners manage risk through Sanction Screening, Transactions Monitoring, analysis and reporting, plus state-of-the-art consultancy and customer support.
Learn more at www.eastnets.com
