Cascade helps you stay ahead of regulations without slowing down business.

KYC and AML compliance are no longer just checkboxes. They’re business-critical, regulator-scrutinized, and increasingly complex.
Cascade gives you the automation, auditability, and agility to stay fully compliant while keeping onboarding and monitoring seamless.

Why is KYC/AML compliance so critical?

Global regulators, including the FCA, CSSF, and FATF, are tightening requirements.
Firms must now prove they have:

A risk-based approach to onboarding and monitoring
Accurate UBO data and ownership transparency
Daily screening for sanctions, PEPs, and adverse media
Ongoing reviews and triggered alerts
An audit-ready compliance trail

Failure to comply risks fines, license suspensions, and reputational damage.

How to ensure KYC/AML compliance in 6 steps

1. Adopt a risk-based framework

Define client risk categories and apply appropriate levels of due diligence.

With Cascade: Custom scoring rules and automated EDD triggers by client type or jurisdiction.

2. Standardise digital onboarding

Collect KYC data and documents consistently across all client types and entities.

With Cascade: Dynamic onboarding workflows for individuals, corporates, trusts, and offshore clients.

3. Verify and screen every party

Run checks on identities, UBOs, directors, and related entities at onboarding and daily thereafter.

With Cascade: built-in screening against HMT, OFAC, EU, PEPs, and adverse media with full alert history.

4. Maintain a live UBO register

Track beneficial ownership and automatically flag structural changes or missing data.

With Cascade: Visualize ownership trees and export audit-ready UBO reports.

5. Automate monitoring and reviews

Stay on top of review cycles, document expiry, and risk reclassification.

With Cascade, risk-based monitoring schedules, task alerts, and dashboards mean no spreadsheets are needed.

6. Keep an audit-ready record

Capture every action, approval, and update in a fully traceable log.

With Cascade: End-to-end audit trail, downloadable for internal or regulator inspections.

Who needs this?

Cascade is purpose-built for firms under KYC/AML obligations, including the following:

Fund managers and AIFMs
Wealth and asset managers
Law firms and fiduciaries
PSPs and fintechs
Corporate services providers
Real estate and private equity firms

Whether you’re UK-, EU-, or offshore-regulated, Cascade adapts to your compliance structure.

Why Cascade?

Unlimited users, no per-seat charges
Fast deployment live in weeks, not months
UK/EU data residency built for regulated markets
Fully configurable: align workflows to your AML policy
Trusted by 100+ firms across 25+ jurisdictions
Built for compliance, not just IT

Frequently asked questions

_{What regulations does Cascade help with?}

Cascade supports UK MLR 2017, EU AML Directives, CSSF circulars, FATF recommendations, and JMLSG guidance.

_{Can Cascade handle onboarding and monitoring in one place?}

Yes. Cascade centralises KYC workflows from first contact through to ongoing monitoring and audits.

_{Is Cascade suitable for group structures and multi-jurisdictional firms?}

Absolutely. Cascade supports complex entities, cross-border rules, and data segregation where needed.

_{Can Cascade integrate with our current systems?}

Yes. We offer API access, SSO, and integration options with CRMs, screening providers, and core systems.

Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly available information and market understanding at the time of writing. While we aim to provide accurate and useful information, some details may change over time or be incomplete. Readers should carry out their own assessment before making any business decision.