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Large American bank performs sanctions screening on 100M records in 2.5hrs

08.29.2024
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Results at a Glance

  • US$13M agreement over 5 years

  • 400+ million names screened efficiently

  • 100 million customers processed in just 2.5 hours during POC

  • Expanded capabilities to include PEP and adverse media screening


About the Client

One of the world’s largest American banks was under pressure. Regulatory scrutiny was mounting, and their legacy screening solution failed to keep pace with the increasing volume of global data. This left the bank exposed to reputational and financial risks—and undermined customer trust.

The bank turned to SymphonyAI to modernize its name screening infrastructure and mitigate sanctions risk.


Why the Bank Chose SymphonyAI

Proof of Concept (POC)
SymphonyAI built and executed a tailored POC to address the bank’s specific pain points, demonstrating capability, speed, and relevance.

Dedicated Partnership
A core, consistent SymphonyAI team engaged deeply with the bank’s stakeholders, ensuring clarity, alignment, and rapid iteration.

Proven Expertise
With over 25 years of experience supporting Tier 1 financial institutions, SymphonyAI brought deep knowledge in risk, compliance, and scalable architecture.


What Made SymphonyAI Stand Out?

  • Scalability at Unmatched Speed
    During the POC, SymphonyAI processed 100 million customer records in just 2.5 hours, outperforming all competitors.

  • Enterprise-Grade Screening Power
    The solution supports screening of over 400 million names, detecting threats and regulatory risk in real time.

  • Tailored Integration
    The team designed a solution deeply aligned with the bank’s operational environment and compliance goals.

  • Holistic Product Suite
    SymphonyAI’s name screening integrates seamlessly with its NetReveal CDD/KYC platform, enabling end-to-end financial crime risk management.


Evolving the Partnership

In the three years since implementation, the collaboration has expanded significantly:

  • PEP and Adverse Media Screening
    The bank now uses enhanced screening for politically exposed persons (PEPs) and negative news.

  • AI-Powered Upgrades
    New AI enhancements are helping the bank refine sanctions screening accuracy and automate financial crime detection.

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