First AML and Xapien announce strategic global partnership to transform AML compliance and due diligence

London & Auckland – 12 June 2025 

First AML, a leading provider of end-to-end anti-money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC) software, and Xapien, an AI-powered due diligence platform, have announced a global partnership that will reshape how organisations approach AML compliance and third-party risk.

The partnership combines First AML's robust AML/KYC platform, which streamlines onboarding and compliance processes with Xapien's dynamic due diligence platform. By joining forces, the two companies will offer clients a deeper, more efficient and proactive way to approach risk management.

Michael Sadan, Global Partnerships Manager at First AML, commented:

"Our mission is to make AML instant, without compromising on thoroughness or accuracy. This partnership moves us closer to that vision by giving our clients unparalleled access to structured and unstructured insights, without slowing down their onboarding or compliance workflows. Together, we’re offering a faster, smarter way to fight financial crime.”

Zach Rothstein, Head of Growth and Partnerships at Xapien, added:

"Today’s risks are not the same as tomorrow’s risks. Organisations, can’t rely on static databases alone. They need real-time contextual insights to make confident decisions. Partnering with First AML allows us to bring that clarity to clients in a way that is fast, scalable and easy to use. This is about transforming due diligence from a manual burden into a strategic advantage."

About First AML

First AML comes from the perspective of both a technology provider, but also as compliance professionals. Prior to releasing, First AML’s all-in-one AML workflow platform, we processed over 2,000,000 AML cases ourselves. Understanding the acute problem that faces firms these days as they try to scale their own AML, is in our DNA.

That's why First AML now powers thousands of compliance experts around the globe to reduce the time and cost burden of complex and international entity KYC. Source stands out as a leading solution for organisations with complex or international onboarding needs. It provides streamlined collaboration and ensures uniformity in all AML practices.

For more information, visit www.firstaml.com or follow First AML on LinkedIn.

About Xapien

Founded by deep technology experts with decades of experience in intelligence and financial crime, Xapien applies cutting-edge artificial intelligence and natural language processing to deliver on-demand research for businesses seeking to truly understand their third parties.

Xapien’s SaaS platform is transforming how the world deals with counterparts. It enables anyone to know who they are in business with, a capability available until now only to organizations with significant resources.

For more information, visit www.xapien.com or follow Xapien on LinkedIn.

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