- FinchAML- The AML screening software
AML Screening Software Built for
UAE's Regulatory Landscape
Reduce false positives and screen customers with confidence using FinchAML, an AI-powered AML screening solution in the UAE built for regulated industries.
Why Choose FinchAML for AML Screening in the UAE?
FinchAML brings the following capabilities together in a single AML screening solution:
Real-time
Sanctions Screening
FinchAML uses AI-powered name-matching algorithms that combine phonetics and transliteration to identify high-risk individual and corporate customers.
PEPs & Adverse
Media Coverage
Screening of customers against global PEP lists and adverse media sources across multiple languages.
Ongoing
AML Monitoring
Continuous monitoring and automated alerts to help identify changes to customer risk profiles, sanctions lists and negative news as they occur.
Risk
Assessment
Integrated risk scoring and assessment to classify customer profiles by risk level.
Regulatory
Reporting
Generate goAML, regulatory and audit reports to comply with regulations.
AI-Powered AML Screening for Smarter Risk Detection
FinchAML is powered by Finch.ai, our proprietary AI engine, which supports intelligent name matching and risk analysis with reduced false positives. This is intended to help compliance teams prioritize relevant alerts and reduce time spent on unnecessary manual review.
Why AML Screening Software in UAE Matters for Regulated Businesses
The UAE’s AML/CFT framework requires regulated businesses to manage customer due diligence, sanctions screening, risk assessment, and ongoing monitoring effectively.
Traditional screening tools can generate numerous false positives due to name variations and spelling differences. FinchAML, an AML screening software in UAE, uses AI-driven name matching, transliteration, and multilingual screening to help reduce false positives and organize screening results, alerts, and investigation history in one structured environment.
Who Regulates AML Compliance in the UAE?
AML supervision in the UAE is carried out by competent authorities based on the type of business, activity and licensing jurisdiction.
Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE)
Supervises relevant financial institutions and registered hawala providers and issues AML/CFT/CPF requirements and guidance.
Ministry of Economy
& Tourism
Supervises relevant DNFBPs at the state level and commercial free zones within its remit, including AML supervision and inspection.
UAE Financial Intelligence Unit (UAEFIU)
Receives and analyses suspicious transaction reports and other relevant information through the UAE's goAML reporting framework.
Strengthen Your AML Screening Framework
Move beyond fragmented screening processes with FinchAML.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best AML screening software in UAE?
AML screening software in UAE helps organizations screen customers, beneficial owners and other relevant parties against sanctions, PEP and adverse media data sources. FinchAML is AI-powered screening solution, is designed to combine this screening with ongoing monitoring, risk scoring and regulatory reporting support.
What are the main AML regulations in the UAE?
The current federal framework includes Federal Decree by Law No. (10) of 2025 on AML, CFT and proliferation financing, and Cabinet Resolution No. (134) of 2025 on its Executive Regulations. Organizations should also consider applicable supervisory guidance and sector-specific requirements.
What is goAML in the UAE?
goAML is the reporting system used by the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit to receive, analyse and distribute suspicious transaction reports. DNFBPs subject to the relevant requirements are required to register and use the system for applicable reporting. FinchAML supports generation of goAML reports as part of its reporting capabilities.
How does FinchAML help reduce false positives?
FinchAML uses AI-powered name-matching algorithms that combine phonetics, spelling variation handling and customizable thresholds. This approach is designed to identify high-risk individuals and entities while reducing the volume of irrelevant alerts that compliance teams need to review manually.
Does FinchAML support ongoing monitoring?
Yes. FinchAML provides continuous monitoring of customers against sanctions lists, PEP lists, adverse media and other relevant risk indicators, with automated alerts when relevant changes occur.
Can FinchAML support UAE banks, fintechs and DNFBPs?
FinchAML is designed to support a range of regulated organizations in the UAE, including banks, digital banks, finance companies, payment service providers, insurance companies, money exchange and remittance businesses, capital markets firms, and relevant DNFBPs. Organizations should configure controls according to their applicable supervisory requirements and risk profile.