AFB Sponsored Roundtable: What’s the Best Way to Automate Complex Onboarding Processes and KYB for Diverse Banking Models?

AFB is delighted to collaborate with Atfinity, Switzerland’s leading RegTech company, for an exclusive roundtable discussion on automation strategies for KYC and KYB, designed to address the unique challenges faced by international banks.

In today’s rapidly evolving regulatory and operational landscape, international banks must contend with complex AML requirements, diverse client profiles, and the inefficiencies of manual processes. This session will delve into how phased, intelligent automation can streamline compliance, expedite onboarding, and enhance operational efficiency.

We are grateful to AFB member firm, HBL Bank UK, for hosting this roundtable.

Why attend?

This roundtable will examine the key challenges below. AFB will circulate an agenda and series of questions to attendees in advance which will be used to aid discussions.

• Regulatory complexity: Adapting to evolving UK and global AML requirements across multiple jurisdictions
• Diverse business models: Handling various client types — SMEs, corporates, HNWIs, retail  — each with distinct risk profiles
• Operational inefficiencies:

Attendees will hear from Atfinity’s CEO and Founder, Alexander Balzer on their phased automation approach, and gain insights from HBL Bank UK CEO, Andreas Ponce de Leon on how HBL Bank UK is transforming their Onboarding & KYC/KYB processes with Atfinity. This will be followed by an interactive discussion, offering an opportunity for attendees to share their perspectives, discuss challenges, and identify opportunities for automation in their banks.

The Chatham House Rule will apply to this event to encourage open dialogue and discussion.

There will be breakfast and networking from 08:30 before the roundtable discussion commences at 09:00.

Please note that capacity for the roundtable is limited to 20 members and one person per member bank.

What will you gain?

• A practical framework for automating KYC/KYB tailored to your bank’s needs
• Insights on adapting workflows to meet changing regulatory requirements
• Strategies to reduce onboarding and client reviews times and compliance burdens while enhancing banker productivity
• Peer-to-peer networking and an opportunity to discuss challenges with industry professionals

Who should attend?
This event will be of particular value to Heads of Compliance, MLROs, Senior Operations Managers, and Heads of Business Units responsible for compliance, onboarding, and client lifecycle management.

Facilitator

Alexander Balzer, CEO & Founder, Atfinity

Alexander is supporting banks and fintechs in making their onboarding and KYC/KYB journeys faster and more scalable. Prior to Atfinity, he worked for Credit Suisse, HSBC and Kaiser Partner. Alexander holds an LL.B. and an M.Sc. from Maastricht University. If Alexander is not speeding up processes, he is spending time with his two boys or is speeding around on his bike.

Logistics
Fee:         Included in AFB membership (no fee)
Format:    In-person at HBL Bank UK, 9 Portman St, London W1H 6DZ
Date:        Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Time:        09:00 – 10:30 (registration and breakfast from 08:30)

If you would like to submit a question or have any specific areas that you would like the session to address, please send them to AFB at secretariat@foreignbanks.org.uk  You will receive details on how to join this session a week before the event.

Sponsored by

Atfinity

Atfinity empowers banks to simplify compliance and case management through smart, phased automation. Their no-code/low-code approach helps banks customise workflows, adapt to regulatory changes, and drive operational efficiency. Learn more here.

Hosted by

HBL Bank UK

HBL Bank UK is a leading provider of banking services in the United Kingdom. With a commitment to delivering tailored financial solutions, the bank serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, businesses, and institutions. As a trusted partner, HBL Bank UK focuses on fostering strong customer relationships through its expertise in retail, commercial, and corporate banking. Learn more here.