Posts by Jasmine Brant
How can foundations make certain grants go to a good cause?
Foundations are powerful catalysts for social, economic, and environmental change. They distribute millions, sometimes billions, in funding to organisations across the globe. Many of these organisations operate in remote or less-understood regions, each with its own complex cultural, political, and economic dynamics. That’s why foundations must look beyond the mission statement and assess who is…
Read MoreAML software: A 2025 comparison guide
Weak AML systems are costing firms. Recent penalties include £16 million at Metro Bank for failing to manage money laundering risks, and £29 million at Starling Bank for “shockingly poor” AML controls. Private banks and wealth management firms aren’t exempt either. Earlier this year, Morgan Stanley was fined $1.1M for money laundering failings linked to…
Read MoreIs your third party onboarding process putting deals at risk?
Multinational companies don’t grow alone. They rely on third parties for the networks, expertise, and infrastructure needed to scale and enter new markets. But while third parties unlock opportunities, they also introduce risks. In the past year alone, major corporations faced hundreds of millions in fines for alleged compliance breaches. Bribery, corruption, and violations of…
Read MoreXapien ranks number 38 on the Sifted 100: UK & Ireland Leaderboard
Sifted has ranked Xapien the 38th fastest-growing startup in the UK for 2025. This recognition comes from the annual Sifted 100: UK & Ireland Leaderboard, which ranks the 100 fastest-growing startups in the region based on revenue growth. Our ranking caps off an impressive first quarter of 2025. This month, we ranked 39th in the…
Read More£100bn financial crime problem: Are anti-money laundering checks working?
With criminals becoming more sophisticated, regulated firms are feeling the pressure. In fact, nearly three-quarters (72%) report feeling overwhelmed by anti-financial crime compliance demands.
Read MoreXapien wins Dynamic Due Diligence award in Chartis FCC50 report 2025
Xapien is proud to rank in Chartis’s Financial Crime and Compliance 50 (FCC50) report 2025, pioneering and winning a new category: Dynamic Due Diligence Platform.
Read MoreWhy due diligence is crucial in the face of NIH funding cuts
NIH grants provide reliable funding for medical institutions. However, recent proposals to reduce NIH grant support for indirect costs from 40% to as low as 15% jeopardise this stability.
Read MoreThousands removed from compliance databases a month
There’s a growing concern among compliance experts about how easily individuals can remove themselves from a compliance database.
Read MoreXapien vs. manual third-party due diligence: Which offers greater ROI?
AI must be deeply integrated into a use case to become part of the process. The challenge is communicating these high-impact use cases to stakeholders.
Read MoreWhy anti-bribery and corruption due diligence must be a priority
A new wave of corporate bribery and corruption investigations has reignited concerns about whether companies are doing enough to protect themselves.
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