Automate AML and KYC Compliance with Cascade

Trusted by London’s leading fund managers, law firms, corporate service providers, and fintechs.
Cascade helps you stay compliant with UK and global regulations while saving time and reducing risk.

Why leading London firms choose Cascade

London is a global financial hub but also a high-risk, high-scrutiny environment when it comes to financial crime. The FCA continues to raise expectations around AML and KYC obligations, while clients expect seamless onboarding and transparent processes.

Manual spreadsheets and outdated systems are no longer enough.

Cascade empowers compliance teams in London to:

Centralise client data and KYC records
Automate risk-based KYC processes
Perform daily name screening against global sanctions, PEP, and adverse media lists
Manage UBO transparency with full relationship visibility
Conduct ongoing KYC monitoring and periodic reviews
Ensure full auditability and regulatory reporting readiness

Who Cascade serves in London

Cascade is trusted across a broad range of UK-regulated industries:

Investment funds and fund administrators
Private equity and venture capital firms
Corporate service providers and company formation agents
Law firms and legal service providers
Private banks and wealth managers
PSPs and fintechs
Family offices and independent directors

Whether you are a two-person firm or a large multinational, Cascade scales with your business.

Key features of Cascade’s KYC software for London firms

Digital client onboarding
Capture and verify client data at the point of onboarding with automated workflows.

Risk-based approach
Customizable risk scoring aligned with your internal risk appetite and UK regulatory expectations.

Daily name screening
Automatic daily checks against global sanctions, PEP, and adverse media databases (Acuris, Dow Jones, and Refinitiv).

UBO registry and relationship visualisation
Manage ultimate beneficial ownership with clear visual links across complex structures.

Ongoing monitoring
Stay compliant with the FCA’s expectations on continuous monitoring and periodic client reviews.

Audit trail and reporting
Full audit trail for every action. Reporting aligned with UK and EU AML directives.

Unlimited users
Cascade charges no per-user fees — enabling firm-wide adoption across compliance, legal, risk, and operations.

Flexible deployment
SaaS (UK data residency available) or on-premises to match your organization’s IT and compliance needs.

Designed to help you meet FCA and UK AML requirements

Cascade’s KYC software aligns with the latest UK regulations, including:

Money Laundering Regulations 2017 (as amended)
FCA AML guidance and thematic reviews
Joint Money Laundering Steering Group (JMLSG) guidance
UBO reporting requirements
EU AML directives impacting UK entities with European clients

Cascade is constantly updated to reflect evolving regulatory expectations.

Frequently asked questions

_{What is the best KYC software for London firms?}

The best KYC software for London firms is one that combines automation, a risk-based approach, UBO transparency, daily name screening, and ongoing monitoring. Cascade delivers all of this in one platform with unlimited users and no per-user fees.

_{Does Cascade help with FCA AML compliance?}

Yes. Cascade is built to align with the FCA’s AML expectations, including the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, JMLSG guidance, and the FCA’s requirements around continuous monitoring, client risk assessments, and reporting.

_{Can Cascade handle complex client structures and UBO reporting?}

Absolutely. Cascade includes advanced UBO management tools with visual relationship mapping, ensuring transparency across even the most complex corporate structures.

_{Is Cascade suitable for small firms as well as large organizations?}

Yes. Cascade is used by firms of all sizes in London, from small boutiques to large regulated groups. Our flexible pricing model, with no per-user fees, ensures accessibility for all.

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.