Press Release: Valital Named to Global FinCrime 50 List
By
Ladanna James
Head of Marketing and Partnerships
Valital recognized as one of the top 50 innovators from a global pool of
500 competing firms
MONTRÉAL, 29 April 2025 – Valital has been globally acknowledged for its exceptional AI-powered adverse media solution, earning a coveted spot on Fintech Global’s 2025 FinCrimeTech 50 list. This recognition follows Valital's inclusion on Fintech Global’s 2024 DataTech50 list, reinforcing its status as a leader in financial intelligence innovation.
Selected by a distinguished panel of analysts and industry experts, Valital stood out among 500 nominated companies worldwide for its groundbreaking contributions to the financial crime and risk management space.
Fintech Global’s FinCrimeTech50 list celebrates trailblazing enterprises that are revolutionizing compliance and risk management practices to address pressing challenges in the financial sector.
According to Fintech Global Director Richard Sachar:“The relentless rise of financial crime in 2024 overwhelmed legacy systems, leaving compliance teams grappling with massive data volumes. Financial institutions are increasingly adopting AI-driven fraud detection, enhanced biometrics, automated compliance tools, and advanced analytics to maintain a competitive edge.”
Ronny Aoun, Valital’s Founder and CEO, emphasizes the critical role of adverse media screening in anti-money laundering programs: “Adverse media analysis has long been one of the most inefficient and labor-intensive aspects of screenings. Valital changes this reality with our proprietary AI models, which dramatically reduces false positives and irrelevant data. This isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a must-have, as evidenced by recent requirements from global financial regulators.”
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommends adverse media searches as part of enhanced due diligence for high-risk customers. The European Union's 6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive mandates enhanced due diligence for high-risk customers, which includes conducting open-source or adverse media searches.
Mr. Aoun further adds: “There’s immense value in integrating structured and unstructured data for effective AML case management, delivering actionable insights to compliance teams.”
This recognition underscores Valital's commitment to addressing critical challenges in financial crime prevention through innovative technology solutions.
Learn more about the FinCrimeTech50 2025 rankings here. .
About Valital
Valital is a multi award-winning AI-powered adverse media analysis platform used by leading organizations worldwide. Utilizing advanced proprietary AI models, Valital scours the internet to extract, filter, and analyze real-time open-source intelligence. It categorizes and delivers relevant misconduct information on individuals and legal entities, helping mitigate financial and non-financial risks posed by potential business stakeholders.
Valital collaborates with IVADO, an artificial intelligence research and transfer institute, to drive cutting-edge R&D initiatives.
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