- In September 2023, IBM announced that its Payments Center joined the Swift Partner Programme, creating new collaboration opportunities with over 11,000 Swift members worldwide. This partnership allowed IBM to offer enhanced payment solutions and end-to-end cloud-based Swift connectivity, reducing the need for clients to manage Swift hardware and software. The collaboration helped financial institutions modernize payment platforms, access AI technologies, and improve efficiency without high development and compliance costs
- In April 2024, Oracle introduced the Financial Services Compliance Agent, an AI-powered cloud service designed to help banks mitigate anti-money laundering (AML) risks. This service allows banks to conduct cost-effective scenario testing to adjust controls, identify suspicious transactions, and enhance compliance. It also helps banks assess and optimize transaction monitoring systems, evaluate new product risks, and proactively address high-risk typologies. This solution aims to reduce compliance costs and improve the effectiveness of AML programs
- In January, Oracle highlighted its comprehensive cloud solutions for banks through Oracle Financial Services. The company emphasized that banks are increasingly adopting cloud services driven by AI and ML advancements. Oracle provides a full suite of fintech solutions that are cloud-ready, scalable, and secure, offering banks a single vendor solution without the need for multiple fintech partnerships. Oracle's platform supports over 3,000 microservices and open APIs, helping banks transition from legacy systems and stay competitive
- In September, Oracle and Quantifind announced a strategic collaboration to enhance anti-money laundering (AML) processes. Quantifind’s SaaS solutions for investigations, customer due diligence, and alerts management integrated with Oracle's Financial Crime and Compliance Management platform. This partnership aimed to improve AML efficiency by up to 30% and streamline workflows with advanced AI and machine learning. The integration allowed Oracle clients to access comprehensive data and enhance their AML compliance capabilities through a unified platform
