Financial services

AML software built for speed, scale and discretion

AML software for the full financial services lifecycle

First AML gives financial services firms a powerful, flexible AML platform that enforces controls automatically, applies risk consistently at speed and at scale, and supports a discreet, high-quality client experience without losing control.

Cool, calm and collected

No guesswork, even at speed and scale

Use configurable rules and requirements to guide the frontline to collect what’s needed, when it’s needed - across routine work and critical moments, without compromising compliance or client experience.

Discreet by default

Protect high-value client relationships

Use risk-based information collection and reuse verified data where appropriate, avoiding unnecessary or repetitive requests while maintaining strong compliance standards.

Controls that enforce themselves

Apply firm-wide policy automatically

Define risk appetite, escalation points and required actions once, then enforce them automatically - ensuring firm-wide policy is applied consistently no matter the client or transaction type.

"We've gained a new level of self-sufficiency in managing CDD with the First AML platform. It gives us the control and flexibility to manage customers globally, as quickly as possible.

Before, we relied on external teams, constantly shuttling information and chasing updates, always feeling a step behind.

First AML played a major role in bringing our average global onboarding time down from 15 days to just 4 days in 6 months."

- Pargol Mohsenpour, Head of Operations, Kovena

Millions of clients are verified faster through 1000s of companies with First AML.

Fractional Finance
20VC
Cavalry Ventures
Headline VC
Blackbird VC

AML software, for every client type.

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As investor volume spikes, First AML automates and enables correct AML processes and checks across every investor, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
  • Early, structured investor onboarding
    Apply the right AML checks well ahead of fund close, collecting only what's needed and reusing what's available
  • Proportionate treatment of sophisticated investors
    Risk assessments ensure enhanced due diligence is applied where required, without over-collecting or disrupting the experience.
  • Built-in handling of complex and overseas structures
    Configurable rules and structured requirements do most of the heavy lifting automatically.
  • Automated follow-ups and task management
    Digital workflows replace manual chasing, keeping large investor pipelines moving even as volumes peak.
  • Clear, audit-ready records
    Every document and decision is captured in one place, creating a contextual, defensible record.
Even as lending volumes grow and portfolios mature, First AML automates and embeds your AML policy across the full borrower lifecycle, reducing operational drag without weakening control.
  • End-to-end borrower onboarding
    Apply AML checks once and reuse them across facilities, refinances and repeat lending.
  • Risk-based controls that evolve
    Risk assessments and thresholds adjust as exposure changes, triggering additional checks only when required.
  • Automated documentation and follow-ups
    Smart workflows request, track and chase information without manual intervention from credit teams.
  • Ongoing CDD without disruption
    Monitoring and refresh cycles run in the background, keeping portfolios compliant as risk profiles shift.
  • Clear oversight and audit trails
    All checks, decisions and changes are recorded in a single, defensible record across the life of the loan.
Speed to first transaction matters. First AML automates most of risk assessments, screening and onboarding checks, so merchants go live fast but without weakening AML controls.
  • Fast, controlled merchant onboarding
    Risk assessments and screening are applied automatically while eIDVs can be embedded in your system, reducing time to first transaction.
  • Guardrails for frontline teams
    Firm-specific risk logic, requirements and next-step guidance ensure staff collect the right information and escalate correctly, even at pace.
  • High-volume onboarding support
    Processes scale smoothly, including for complex or higher-risk merchants.
  • Ongoing monitoring built in
    Screening and monitoring continue as risk profiles change, not just at onboarding.
  • Audit-ready by default
    Every decision and action is logged, supporting regulator scrutiny at scale.
As investor bases diversify and strategies evolve, First AML supports full AML control, without disrupting investment timelines.
  • Fast, structured investor onboarding from end-to-end
    Apply consistent AML policy even across multiple funds and vehicles using common rules and requirements, without rebuilding processes each time.
  • Built for institutional and complex investors
    Complex and international investors are handled through configurable structured requirements, automated process workflows and integrated global data sources.
  • Clear ownership, even with administrators involved
    Workflows and auto notifications support collaboration with fund administrators while retaining oversight and accountability.
Risk builds over the life of a facility. First AML supports the right AML checks across borrowers, guarantors and structures, keeping controls aligned to exposure as deals evolve.
  • Structured onboarding for complex deals
    Risk assessments, screening and enhanced due diligence are applied across layered entities and counterparties using configurable rules and requirements, not ad hoc judgement.
  • Enhanced CDD where it actually matters
    Risk thresholds and escalation rules trigger enhanced checks automatically as exposure increases or deal terms change.
  • Lifecycle AML for long-running facilities
    Information collected at onboarding is reviewed, refreshed and reused through amendments, restructures and extensions, avoiding duplication as facilities evolve.
  • One structured case file, end to end
    Risk assessments, documents, communications and decisions remain linked as deals progress, preserving full context over time.
Financial institutions need AML systems that enforce policy automatically, operate continuously, scale cleanly across the organisation and produce evidence on demand. Exactly what First AML offers.
  • Consistent control at scale
    Firm-wide risk rules, requirements and workflows apply the same AML framework across products, teams and jurisdictions.
  • Central oversight without bottlenecks
    Automated controls and escalation paths enforce policy while guided workflows keep frontline teams moving.
  • Evidence regulators expect
    Risk assessments, screening, EDD and decisions are logged with full version history and change tracking.
  • AML that stays active
    Ongoing CDD, monitoring and refresh rules adapt automatically as customer risk and activity change.
  • Audit and reporting on demand
    Centralised case files and reporting provide instant access to complete, contextual AML records.

Why firms trust First AML

Built on real AML experience

We processed over 2 million AML cases ourselves before building the platform - so it’s shaped by what works in practice.

Local support that understands compliance

Our Customer Success team is based in-market and works alongside local firms and consultants to help turn policies into day-to-day workflows.

Solutions, not sales pitches

We take a solution-led approach, configuring First AML around your risk framework, operating model and regulatory context.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does First AML enforce AML controls consistently across financial institutions?

Through configurable rules and requirements, the First AML platform automatically applies your firm-wide rules and policies across products, teams and jurisdictions. This removes reliance on local or individual interpretation and ensures policy is applied consistently wherever onboarding and customer activity occurs.

Can First AML support both high-volume onboarding and ongoing customer monitoring?

Yes. First AML is designed for full lifecycle AML, supporting high-volume onboarding alongside ongoing CDD, monitoring and refresh cycles. Risk assessments and controls remain configurable and active as risk profiles, policies and procedures change. 

How does First AML help financial institutions evidence AML effectiveness to regulators?

First AML records risk assessments, screening, enhanced due diligence, escalations and decisions with full version history and change tracking, in one place. This creates a clear, contextual and auditable decision trail that demonstrates how AML controls were applied in practice, not just documented in policy.

How does First AML handle different products, business lines or jurisdictions within the same institution?

First AML allows institutions to configure multiple risk frameworks, requirements and workflows by product, business line or jurisdiction, while maintaining central oversight. This supports proportional AML without fragmenting control.

How does First AML adapt to regulatory and business change without disrupting AML operations?

First AML allows rules, thresholds and workflows to be updated centrally, with version history preserved, so AML controls evolve without breaking consistency or evidence.

How does First AML reduce operational risk and compliance bottlenecks at scale?

By automating risk assessments, enforcing your configured next steps and managing documentation through structured workflows, First AML reduces manual handling and error. This allows institutions to scale AML operations without increasing headcount, compliance drag or weakening control.

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