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ID-Pal and Albany Beck Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance KYC and AML Programmes

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Albany Beck, a world-class supplier of the highest-quality consultancy talent to financial institutions and ID-Pal, a global leader in digital identity verification solutions, are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionising KYC & AML compliance processes.

Albany Beck’s highly reputed AML/KYC Academy delivers regulatory and on-the-job training and development for consultants with an approach that ensures consultants are equipped with the most comprehensive best-practice industry skills to conduct AML/KYC reviews to regulatory standards and effectively meet internal Anti-Money Laundering policies and procedures.

ID-Pal’s award-winning identity verification and AML screening solution uses 100% AI-powered technology to verify identities and addresses in real-time. Fast becoming the go-to provider within the financial, fintech and investment sectors, ID-Pal’s proven ability to prevent fraud with industry-leading accuracy and robust audit trails makes them a trusted partner for the financial services industry.

With ever-evolving sophistication and complexity of fraud threats globally, ID-Pal and Albany Beck will leverage their combined expertise to strengthen and streamline KYC and AML programmes for businesses worldwide. This partnership aims to provide a comprehensive solution that integrates Albany Beck's resourcing and training capabilities with ID-Pal's innovative technology, ensuring compliance, enhancing customer experience, and mitigating risks associated with financial crimes.

"Our partnership with ID-Pal marks a significant step forward in enhancing AML/KYC programmes. By combining our training and development expertise with ID-Pal's advanced technology, we can deliver unparalleled value to our clients, providing experts who will continue to deliver immediate impact, protecting the firms we work with and their end customers," said Emer McPartland, Partner Head of AML KYC of Albany Beck.

"We are excited to partner with Albany Beck, whose expertise in resourcing AML/KYC programmes complements our technology perfectly. This collaboration will enable us to offer a holistic solution that addresses the challenges of KYC/AML compliance effectively," said James O’Toole, Chief Business Officer of ID-Pal.

About Albany Beck

Albany Beck provide consultants to global financial institutions like yours. What makes us different is that, if you wish, you can take over the full-time employment of your consultant after 18 months, free of charge.

We provide leading talent to help drive your business forward. Take advantage of our available expertise in Technology, Data, Change, Operations and Agile Delivery and achieve the commercial and operational success you’re looking for.

For Further Information:

To learn more about Albany Beck or to schedule interviews, please contact:

emcpartland@albanybeck.com

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