ATFX, a leading global brokerage firm, has partnered with British AML experts Themis to strengthen compliance and due diligence processes across the Levant region. This strategic collaboration underscores ATFX's commitment to adhering to international anti-money laundering (AML) standards and combatting financial crimes.

Financial crime technology provider Themis, and global leader in business payments, Bottomline, today published a research-based white paper detailing the most critical fraud risks facing commercial banks in 2025. Drawing on an industry-wide survey of commercial banking professionals across North America and the UK, the white paper identifies fraudsters’ evolving tactics and the vulnerabilities financial institutions must address to stay ahead.

Themis, a leading provider of financial crime prevention solutions and services, announced today at Abu Dhabi Finance Week that it has successfully raised over £7.25 million in its Scale-Up Funding Round, surpassing its initial target of £3-5 million. The funding round will officially close on 16 December 2024.

WWF has collaborated with Themis, a financial crime software company, to launch a pivotal Environmental Crime Financial Toolkit. The unveiling took place at the COP16 nature summit in Cali, Colombia. This open-access platform is designed to empower financial institutions to detect and monitor illicit activities tied to land conversion and deforestation effectively. It marks a significant step in minimizing the financial sector's vulnerability to environmental financial crimes, which are estimated by INTERPOL to amount to US$110m-281m annually, growing by 5 -7 percent each year.

WWF today launches a new Environmental Crime Financial Toolkit at the COP16 nature summit in Cali, Colombia, to help financial institutions reduce exposure to environmental financial crime, the cost of which estimated by Interpol to be US$110-281 billion annually. Developed with financial crime software company Themis, the open-access platform highlights red flags and risks linked to land conversion and deforestation. It supports firms in screening existing and new clients, assessing sector-wide risk, and integrating due diligence into existing systems. The toolkit is a practical, digital resource designed to enhance financial institutions' ability to detect and monitor illicit environmental activity.

WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature), the independent conservation organisation, has launched a new Environmental Crime Financial Toolkit at the COP16 nature summit in Cali, Colombia, to help financial institutions minimise their exposure to environmental financial crime. Developed in collaboration with financial crime software company Themis, the WWF toolkit is an open-access platform that equips firms to better detect and monitor illicit activity related to land conversion and deforestation, by highlighting red flags and risks connected with different types of environmental and financial crimes.

WWF has launched a new Environmental Crime Financial Toolkit at the COP16 nature summit in Cali, Colombia, to help financial institutions reduce their exposure to environmental financial crime estimated by INTERPOL at US$110-281 billion annually and growing by 5-7 percent each year. Developed with financial crime software company Themis, the open-access platform helps firms detect and monitor illicit activity linked to land conversion and deforestation by flagging risks and red flags. It also enhances screening processes for new and existing clients and provides a practical digital resource that can be integrated into current compliance systems.

The latest issue of International Accountant magazine is out now, featuring an article by Henry Wyard, Senior Policy Analyst at Themis, on how AI is transforming three core data-driven processes at the heart of modern anti-financial crime efforts. This issue also covers how to better support ethnic minority business owners, the broader use of AI in tackling financial crime, and the benefits of online exams and remote invigilation.

Most financial institutions are failing to implement policies that track and reduce their exposure to land conversion-related crimes, a new survey reveals. A report published this morning highlights that even leading institutions are falling short in addressing the financial risks linked to land conversion and associated environmental crimes.

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According to Global Canopy, in 2023, around 150 financial institutions provided US$6.1 trillion in funding to 350 companies most exposed to tropical deforestation. This raises serious concerns for the financial sector and global climate efforts, as deforestation drives severe environmental and social impacts. Often used to refer to forest loss, deforestation is one part of a broader issue (land conversion) which includes transforming various natural ecosystems, such as savannahs and wetlands, into agricultural or industrial land.

Themis has launched a new risk management cloud service in Jeddah, reinforcing its commitment to combatting financial crime in Saudi Arabia. Purpose-built for the region, the service meets regulatory requirements around data sovereignty, ensuring all customer data is stored and processed locally. Equipped with advanced technology, strong security and compliance features, the service offers a robust solution for organisations seeking best-in-class financial crime prevention infrastructure. "We are thrilled to expand our Financial Crime platform to Saudi Arabia," said Dickon Johnstone, CEO of Themis. "This reflects our commitment to supporting Vision 2030 and regional compliance excellence."

UK-based financial crime platform Themis has announced the expansion of its financial crime risk management cloud service hosted in Saudi Arabia. As per the information detailed in the press release, the strategic move solidifies Themis' commitment to providing financial crime prevention solutions to support Saudi Arabia's evolving financial and regulatory landscape. The service is tailored to meet the demands of the region and focuses on ensuring that customers' data remains held and processed within Saudi Arabia. By incorporating technology, security measures, and compliance features, Themis' service aims to improve how organisations manage their financial crime prevention infrastructure.

Themis, a financial crime technology company, has launched its financial crime risk management cloud service hosted in Saudi Arabia. This strategic initiative reinforces the company's commitment to delivering financial crime prevention solutions to cater to Saudi Arabia's rapidly evolving financial and regulatory landscape. The new Themis service, situated in Jeddah, is purpose-built to meet the unique demands of the region and ensure it meets the regulatory requirements around data sovereignty, ensuring that all its customers' data remain held and processed within the region. Equipped with advanced technology, robust security measures, and compliance features, the service is poised to become a cornerstone for organisations seeking top-tier financial crime prevention infrastructure.

Themis, a leading financial crime technology company, has launched its advanced financial crime risk management cloud service, hosted in Saudi Arabia. This strategic move reinforces Themis' commitment to supporting the Kingdom's evolving financial and regulatory landscape. The new service, based in Jeddah, is purpose-built to meet regional needs and ensure full compliance with data sovereignty regulations, keeping all customer data stored and processed within the country. With cutting-edge technology, robust security, and strong compliance features, the platform offers a scalable solution for organisations looking to enhance their financial crime prevention infrastructure.

Themis, a leading financial crime technology company, has launched its advanced financial crime risk management cloud service, hosted in Saudi Arabia. This strategic move strengthens Themis' commitment to supporting the Kingdom's evolving financial and regulatory landscape. The new service, based in Jeddah, is purpose-built to meet regional demands and comply with data sovereignty laws, ensuring all customer data is stored and processed locally. With advanced technology, robust security, and compliance features, it provides a scalable solution for organisations seeking top-tier financial crime prevention infrastructure.

On 17 October 2023, Themis and WWF UK announced their collaboration to develop a Deforestation and Land Conversion-Linked Financial Crimes Toolkit, set to launch next year. The toolkit will address the financial risks tied to deforestation -particularly in the Amazon, Congo Basin, and Southeast Asia - and land conversion for agriculture or infrastructure. These activities contribute significantly to environmental damage, with deforestation alone responsible for up to 20 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. They also disproportionately affect indigenous and local communities, leading to displacement, health issues, and human rights violations. The initiative aims to support more responsible finance and risk management.

Prominent AI institutions in Abu Dhabi came together to explore the city's early commitment to AI Expanding on the achievements of the largest Fintech Festival in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, hosted by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the 7th edition of Fintech Abu Dhabi attracted a remarkable gathering of global financial technology leaders and visionaries. The event brought together individuals at the forefront of innovation from prominent financial institutions, startups, innovators, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, scientists, and academics, further establishing Abu Dhabi as a progressive hub for innovation and technology.

On 17 October 2023, Themis and WWF UK announced their collaboration to develop a Deforestation and Land Conversion-Linked Financial Crimes Toolkit, set to launch next year. The toolkit will address the financial risks tied to deforestation, particularly in the Amazon, Congo Basin, and Southeast Asia, and land conversion for agriculture or infrastructure. These activities contribute significantly to environmental damage, with deforestation alone responsible for up to 20 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. They also disproportionately affect indigenous and local communities, leading to displacement, health issues, and human rights violations. The initiative aims to support more responsible finance and risk management.