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AML & KYC Compliance

Automated AML and identity verification trusted by UK regulated professionals.

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Overview

SmartSearch automates anti-money laundering (AML) checks, identity verification, and ongoing monitoring for regulated professionals. For accounting firms, this replaces the manual process of verifying client identities, checking sanctions lists, and documenting due diligence.

The platform handles individual and corporate verification, PEP (Politically Exposed Persons) screening, and sanctions checks in a single workflow. The audit trail is comprehensive, which is critical when the regulator comes knocking.

For firms that onboard new clients regularly, SmartSearch dramatically reduces the time spent on AML compliance while actually improving the quality of your checks.

Best for

Any firm needing to streamline AML checks and client onboarding

Key Features

Electronic identity verification
AML screening against sanctions and PEP lists
Corporate verification and beneficial ownership checks
Ongoing monitoring for changes in client risk
Comprehensive audit trail for regulatory compliance
Bulk screening capabilities
Integration with practice management tools
Risk-based approach to client due diligence

Pros & Cons

What We Like

  • Dramatically reduces time spent on AML checks
  • Comprehensive audit trail satisfies regulators
  • Handles both individual and corporate verification
  • Ongoing monitoring catches changes automatically
  • Well-established in the UK professional services market

Watch Out For

  • Per-check pricing can add up for high-volume firms
  • Initial setup requires mapping your AML processes
  • Some manual verification still needed for complex cases
  • Interface could be more modern

Pricing

Per-check pricing model. Volume discounts available. Contact for practice pricing.

Key Integrations

KarbonSentaXeroQuickBooks Online

Our Verdict

SmartSearch is our top recommendation for AML compliance. The time savings are significant, and the audit trail gives you confidence when regulators review your due diligence. Every firm doing client onboarding should automate this.

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