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🚀 I am excited to share that U-Reg has just released our whitepaper on "ESG Disclosure Equivalence: Solving Regulatory Fragmentation through AI-driven Automation", as we aim to bridge regulatory frameworks through technology, in #ESG in this case 🌿.   For this project in collaboration with BNP Paribas as the Project Partner, U-Reg was supported under the Financial Sector Technology and Innovation (FSTI) Innovation Acceleration (IA) grant scheme, which aims to promote experimentation, development, and dissemination of nascent innovative technologies in the financial services sector. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) administers the FSTI IA scheme, which is funded by the Financial Sector Development Fund.   This industry-focused solution addresses the critical fragmentation challenges in ESG reporting by enabling financial institutions and their clients to navigate complex ESG taxonomies across global standards, regulatory bodies, and exchanges. By leveraging AI, it enables organisations to “input once, report to many”, ensuring consistency, reducing redundant efforts, and enhancing compliance across multiple ESG taxonomies.   This whitepaper explores: 👉 How our AI-driven Equivalence Engine maps data across different ESG frameworks 👉 The technology powering efficient cross-framework reporting 👉 Applications for financial institutions and corporations   I want to extend my gratitude to BNP Paribas, and especially Antonina Redko, for their unwavering support.    🔗 Download the full white paper here: t.ly/Yn5D9   Contact us if you would like to discuss how our technology can simplify regulatory reporting and drive greater transparency and efficiency at scale.

🚀 I had the chance to join the “My Pek Kio Heritage Tour” this weekend, an initiative by volunteers from “My Community” in Singapore 🇸🇬 . They offer around 16 different heritage tours, and I can only recommend ⭐ registering if you are keen to discover the history behind Singapore’s neighbourhoods 🏙️ . During our tour, our guides pointed at an older 4-floor building 🏢 with a unique unit plate, and explained that the current unit numbering system (example: #12-01, indicating floor + unit number) was only introduced in 1983. Before 1983, unit numbers followed a simple pattern: 🏠 Ground floor: 101 🏠 Second floor: 101A 🏠 Third floor: 101B … Letters I and O were skipped to avoid confusion with 1 and 0. This numbering convention likely explains why HDB limited block 🏢 heights to 25 floors from 1970 to the mid-1990s. However, this system reached its limit as Singapore expanded upwards ⬆️ and grew taller. The introduction of high-rise buildings required a new numbering approach. That’s when the current system (12-01 for floor + unit number) was introduced, allowing for greater flexibility and scalability. Just like #Singapore had to rethink its numbering system to accommodate higher buildings, companies today must rethink their compliance and regulatory processes to scale efficiently. Many financial institutions still need to automate 💻 and digitalise their operations to grow beyond current limitations. At U-Reg, that's exactly what we do - help clients move beyond outdated, manual workflows to streamline compliance, regulatory, and risk management processes. Let’s talk if you want or plan to use technology to transform your processes, and unleash new possibilities for your organization. 🚀

🏆 When I was at BNP Paribas, the main sponsor of the WTA Finals 🎾 that were then held in Singapore 🇸🇬 , we organized a client event with Serena Williams' coach. Someone asked him: "What makes Serena different?" 🏆 Serena's coach shared a simple story. After winning the French Open at Roland Garros 🇫🇷 that year, she had one sip of champagne with her team to celebrate, then turned to them and said: "And now, Wimbledon 🇬🇧 !!" He then elaborated on how that mindset to switch to the next goal in a matter of hours after winning a Grand Slam tournament, focused, relentless and always looking ahead, is what defines champions and make them different. I also recently met a fellow founder who shared that their company had just broke even 👏 . He was naturally happy 😁 and after congratulating him I asked, "What's next? Are you guys reinvesting in products? In sales to generate more revenues?". The response was different: "Now that we cover our costs, I'm working less. The fear 😨 of not existing in 3-6 months is somewhat gone, and I find it hard to stay as motivated." At U-Reg, we take the Serena approach and use milestones 🏆 as a springboard to the next challenge. Our roadmap is packed, and we keep on developing the next features for our clients. We are permanently thinking on the next innovations. As one of our team members recently and enthusiastically 😍 put it: "It's never going to stop, is it?" Of course, we take well-deserved breaks 🍸 when needed, but the drive to keep building, improving, and delivering to clients doesn't fade. Because we truly believe that in the end it’s not just about what we have achieved - it’s also and mostly about what’s next ⏭️ . Contact me to discover what’s next for U-Reg and explore what’s on our roadmap!

#AI is a hot topic 🚀. Beyond the hype 🎆 we at U-Reg fully recognise its true value as AI can be truly transformative when applied strategically. At the same time we remain focused on what truly matters - delivering practical, compliance-driven solutions.     So while we are integrating AI capabilities in our platform we are doing it when it makes a real impact. Here are some of the things we have been working on recently: 1️⃣ Reducing false positives in screening processes (see below) 2️⃣  AI powered data extraction and automated equivalence mapping (more on these very soon - stay tuned!) 3️⃣ AI agents for regulatory workflows (coming soon in a workflow near you!) Let’s take false positives in AML and KYC processes. They remain a major pain point 🤕 costing compliance teams countless hours. So today we are excited to introduce our new #AI Assistant , designed to streamline screening process while keeping compliance professionals in control with a human-in-the-loop 👩💼 approach. What does it do? 👇 ✅ Identifies potential false positive matches ✅ Provides clear, actionable explanations for compliance teams ✅ Reduces false positives by up to 70% in its current iteration And the best part? It is part of our client’s U-Reg subscription, seamlessly integrated into their workflows at no extra cost. Unlike other solutions that require large screening volumes to unlock “fancy” AI features, our screening AI assistant is available to all clients regardless of scale. Ready to see it in action? Let’s connect and explore how U-Reg can help you optimise your compliance workflows.

Milestones matter because they reflect progress, collaboration and innovation. So we are thrilled to celebrate two years 🎂 of working alongside Ternary Fund Management in #Singapore 🇸🇬 .   This partnership began in January 2023 with a shared vision of transforming manual processes 📝 into seamless and automated workflows 🤖, under the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Digital Acceleration Grant (DAG) program. Through the adoption of U-Reg's platform we helped Ternary Fund Management redefine how investor subscription forms and due diligence are managed.   Peter Damian Tan Chee Cheng, Chief Financial Officer at Ternary Fund Management, commented on this project: "The U-Reg platform has transformed how we handle investor documentation and due diligence. Previously, our team was processing investor subscriptions manually, which was time consuming. The new automated system has reduced our investor onboarding timeline and improved our productivity."   We are incredibly grateful to Edward Choi, Peter and the entire Ternary team for their unwavering support, trust, and for their input that have helped us continuously improve. 

The true prize 🎁 is not the one I won at the lucky draw of the Singapore FinTech Association (SFA) Chinese New Year party 🧧. It is the unwavering support the SFA provides to U-Reg, and to the entire fintech ecosystem. And it is the benefits that come with being an SFA member. It was a nice gathering and we had a little fun as we celebrated the Lunar New Year 🎉 while making fintech better, faster and stronger 💪 . Big shoutout to the SFA for their relentless efforts to create opportunities for their members, foster innovation, and build meaningful connections. Reuben Lim thank you for your team’s continuous support. On a personal note, I would like to also express my gratitude to Shadab Taiyabi as he approaches the end of his second term as President of the SFA. It has been an honour to have your confidence and to take on the Chairmanship of the SFA RegTech Subcommittee under your guidance. 🙏

Recognizing anniversaries and milestones is important. This is why we are celebrating the 2nd anniversary 🕯️🕯️ of our collaboration with Novum Financial Technologies Pte. Ltd. in Singapore 🇸🇬 , representing xpate. This collaboration started under the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Digital Acceleration Grant (DAG) program in January 2023. The "Onboarding Automation" project, which included a total of five regulated Financial Institutions, has achieved significant milestones in automating onboarding and KYC processes. “The automation of KYC forms and data processing has transformed our onboarding experience. Prior to this implementation, managing KYC compliance requirements was a labor-intensive process. The new automated system has dramatically reduced processing times while minimising manual errors. This dual improvement in speed and accuracy helps us maintain strong regulatory compliance while delivering a streamlined, friction-free onboarding journey for our clients.“ Carrie Choy - Executive Director at Novum Financial Technologies. I would like to express my gratitude 🙏 to Carrie and team for their support, suggestions and ongoing feedback throughout this program. [ About Novum and xpate ] Novum Financial Technologies represents xpate in Singapore. xpate is an e-wallet system for business customers who aim to make the financial sphere of their lives comfortable and hassle-free. xpate makes the payment process easier, faster and accessible to everyone, uniting all payment methods in one account.

✨ We know at U-Reg how challenging it can be to navigate risk in processes such as onboarding, due diligence, or procurement. That’s why we are delighted to introduce our latest feature, Risk Assessment, which provides with instant insights and smarter decision-making. ✨   How does it work? 💻 It is tailored to your own parameters and to the data you are managing. 🔍 Data are automatically assessed with your custom risk framework(s) across any of your workflows or processes. 📊 This means instant insights on potential risks, updated automatically as and when data changes.   Why it matters? ✅ Save Time: Automate initial risk evaluation at the point of data structuring or entity / individual profile creation. ✅ Make Better Decisions: Be informed when circumstances change and proactively address risks with actionable insights. ✅ Stay Compliant: Enhance oversight and meet regulatory requirements seamlessly.   Whether you're onboarding clients, vetting partners, or selecting suppliers, our Risk Assessment module provides the clarity and confidence you need to act decisively.   💡 Ready to experience the difference? Contact us to book a demo. 👇   #RiskAssessment #RegTech #Innovation #ComplianceSimplified #Automation

Are you happy, as an asset manager, hedge fund or private equity firm, to keep on losing investors? Or are you ready to implement change? The Fenergo survey released last week (link 👉 https://shorturl.at/UJy1g) makes it very clear that the asset management industry’s outdated KYC processes are driving investors away, and exhausting employees. In Singapore 🇸🇬 and in other financial centres.   We at U-Reg have readily available solutions to solve these problems as we help financial institutions of all sizes meet their regulatory requirements with ease. How do we help you fix your KYC issues, reduce compliance costs, and create a seamless onboarding experience?   ✅ Eliminating Repetition With Doc-Vault and Profile, documents and data are uploaded once, centralized, and securely shared across teams. No more repeated requests. ✅ Faster Onboarding Doc-Request and Data-Request feature eliminates delays by allowing clients to submit information automatically, with everything automatically structured in the right place and documents automatically generated. ✅ Better Risk Management By providing real-time risk assessment tools, U-Reg helps reduce risks as we move closer to continuous KYC. No more Excel based risk assessments! ✅ Optimized Compliance Costs By automating manual processes, U-Reg minimizes the reliance on labor intensive KYC reviews, saving both time and money. ✅  Engaging Staff Streamlining workflows not only delights clients but also empowers employees. Our platform replaces tedious manual tasks with smart automation. ✅  Driving Digital Transformation U-Reg provides an integrated, digital-first platform that transforms compliance and regulatory processes for financial institutions of all sizes. Contact us if your firm is struggling with manual processes, repeated document requests, and delays, and let’s talk if your organization is ready to change compliance for good. 🚀 #KYC #DigitalTransformation #AssetManagement #ComplianceInnovation #UReg

 🚀 Delighted to share that U-Reg has made the ESGFinTech100 list for the second consecutive year ! 🌍 The ESGFinTech100 is a global list that celebrates the leading innovators in technology solutions driving sustainability in financial services. Financial institutions face increasing requirements to meet ESG regulations. We are proud to support the financial industry in meeting these demands and driving a more sustainable future. 🌱 U-Reg's AI-powered ESG Equivalence Engine simplifies the alignment with global sustainability frameworks, enabling seamless ESG data exchange and comparisons across international standards. Whether for compliance or data-driven sustainability decisions, our innovative technology helps organisations stay ahead. 🌍 Thank you to FinTech Global 🙏 for including us in this prestigious list. And of course congratulations 🙌 to our incredible team for making this possible. Reach out to learn how U-Reg can help you lead in ESG compliance, or across other regulatory domains!   #ESG #Fintech #Sustainability #AI #Innovation #UReg #ESGFinTech100