Digitize onboarding. Automate monitoring. Strengthen compliance.

Wealth and asset managers face mounting AML/KYC pressure, from onboarding high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) to tracking evolving UBO structures and ongoing client reviews. Cascade makes it seamless, scalable, and fully audit-ready.

The compliance challenge for wealth managers

Wealth and asset management firms must comply with:

UK MLR 2017 and FCA guidance
EU AML Directives (for cross-border firms)
FATF recommendations for financial institutions

And they must do so while maintaining the following:

A high-touch client experience
Complex discretionary mandates and investment vehicles
Legacy client data and document records
UBO verification for offshore and trust structures
Ongoing risk scoring and periodic reviews

Cascade simplifies it all in one end-to-end platform.

Cascade: AML KYC built for wealth & asset managers

_{✔ Intelligent client onboarding}

Customizable digital workflows for individuals, corporations, trusts, and offshore entities tailored by risk level and investment mandate.

_{✔ Secure document collection & tracking}

Automated collection, expiry monitoring, and audit-logging of KYC documents, ID, PoA, source of funds, and more.

_{✔ Real-time screening}

Daily sanctions, PEP, and adverse media checks are integrated and automated across all clients and UBOs.

_{✔ Risk-based monitoring}

Configurable scoring logic and review frequency based on:

Net worth
Jurisdiction
Client type
Investment vehicle

_{✔ UBO registry & beneficial ownership visualisation}

Handle complex layered structures and monitor changes in real time.

_{✔ Audit-ready compliance}

Every action, decision, and review is timestamped and exportable for internal or FCA audits.

Why do wealth firms choose Cascade?

No per-user fees empower front-office, compliance, and back-office alike
FCA, CSSF, and EU-compliant built for multi-jurisdictional wealth firms
Fully configurable workflows for HNWIs, family offices, offshore trusts, and more
UK/EU data residency options meet all data protection standards
Fast time-to-value go live in weeks, not months

Who does Cascade support?

Cascade is used by:

Private banks and wealth managers
Independent asset managers
Discretionary portfolio management firms
Multi-family offices and private investment platforms
Trust and fiduciary service providers
AIFMs and ManCos with direct client onboarding

Frequently Asked Questions

_{Can Cascade manage onboarding for both individuals and legal entities?}

Yes. Cascade supports onboarding journeys for individuals, companies, trusts, and offshore vehicles with dynamic workflows.

_{How does Cascade handle document expiry and reviews?}

Document expiry alerts and automated review workflows ensure no lapse in compliance; everything is logged and actionable.

_{Is Cascade compliant with UK and EU wealth management regulations?}

Yes. Cascade is aligned with the UK MLR 2017, EU AML Directives, and jurisdictional guidance across the EEA and the UK.

_{Can I track a client across multiple portfolios or services?}

Yes. Cascade links client records across services, portfolios, and family entities with shared screening and risk logic.

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.