Regtech
Regtech is a term used to refer to technologies designed to help companies comply with regulatory requirements. It is a portmanteau of the words “regulatory” and “technology.” In the financial space, it’s often used to refer to technologies that aid in anti-money laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), and customer due diligence (CDD) compliance, but it may take on a different meaning in other industries that are subject to their own regulations.
Frequently asked questions
What are examples of regtech?
In the financial industry, many different technologies can be considered regtech. Examples include:
- AML software
- Identity verification solutions
- Transaction monitoring tools
- Record-keeping and reporting tools
- Liveness detection solutions
- Document/selfie capture solutions
What are the benefits of regtech?
Automated regtech solutions can help compliance teams operate more efficiently. This makes it easier for a business to grow while keeping a handle on cost.
Regtech also makes it possible for businesses to meet their customers and users where they are — on mobile phones, computers, and other devices — providing a better user experience.