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Xama

AML compliance platform for UK accountants: identity verification, risk assessment, and CD

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Xama is an AML compliance platform for UK accountants and bookkeepers, covering identity verification, client risk assessments, PEP and sanctions screening, and client onboarding. It includes Companies House integration for identifying beneficial owners and tracking changes to directors and persons with significant control, along with document management with built-in OCR and compliance templates for policies and procedures.

Key capabilities include biometric identity document verification through the Xama Verify app, eID checks against authoritative sources, AML checks using credit checking services, adverse media monitoring with real-time alerts, and risk assessment templates. Integrations cover practice management systems such as QuickBooks Practice Manager, Karbon, Pixie, Socket, FYI, Engager, Sodium, and PracticeFlow, plus automation platforms Make and Zapier, and data providers Creditsafe and GBG. The platform also offers tailored AML training through its Academy and regulatory updates aligned with ICAEW, ACCA, and AAT guidance.

Xama is built for UK accounting firms and bookkeepers, with additional editions for real estate and legal professionals. It is packaged with a free Starter plan offering unlimited users, clients, and risk assessments, a Core subscription with added features like staff management and AML reporting, and a custom Enterprise edition. Checks and searches are credit-based, with no long-term contracts or minimum spend required.

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