Capgemini unveils perpetual KYC sandbox for financial institutions

Capgemini unveils perpetual KYC sandbox for financial institutions

Capgemini has introduced a technology sandbox aimed at assisting financial institutions in shifting from traditional Know-Your-Customer (KYC) processes to a perpetual KYC (pKYC) model. This platform allows for continuous compliance and event-based reviews. With collaborations from various technology partners, the sandbox provides a secure testing environment where firms can effectively assess the transition to pKYC processes.

Perpetual KYC enables automatic alerts for changes in a customer's circumstances that may influence their risk profile, facilitating continuous anti-money laundering (AML) compliance. The sandbox’s design helps organizations test and implement KYC strategies without risking customer data integrity.

“Static KYC processes present opportunities for financial criminals to exploit gaps and weaknesses,” said Manish Chopra, Global Head of Risk and Financial Crime Compliance at Capgemini. “We believe that perpetual KYC is the approach needed to protect financial institutions from undue risk.”

Industry leaders underscored the sandbox's potential to help firms maintain compliance under evolving regulations. It aims to optimize processes and enhance security measures effectively. Capgemini’s developments further complement its portfolio through the recent acquisition of Delta Capita BV, focusing on KYC transformation.

With the new sandbox, firms can leverage best-of-breed technology solutions while ensuring operational readiness. The environment is built to enable organizations to visualize and experiment with their KYC processes while managing compliance workloads.