SmartSearch makes strategic appointment

SmartSearch, UK provider of digital compliance solutions, has appointed Ian Wright as its new strategic alliances manager. In his role, Ian will look to expand SmartSearch’s successful partnership offering across both domestic and international markets. He will work closely with platforms, software systems and consultancies across a variety of sectors to integrate SmartSearch’s unrivalled anti-money laundering (AML) data and intelligence.

Ian brings with him more than two decades of experience from across compliance, platforms and the wider business information sector, including 14 years with international platform provider Creditsafe. Prior to joining SmartSearch, he has also held senior roles with AML providers and data and analytics firms.

In addition to integrations through established platforms and providers, SmartSearch’s next-generation digital compliance software supports more than 6,000 clients and 55,000 users. Through electronic verification (EV), robust sanction screening and real-time monitoring, the platform enables regulated firms to comply with AML regulations and fulfil Customer Due Diligence and Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements. Across its client base, SmartSearch directly supports more than 2,000 financial services firms, more than 1,000 property firms, one in three of the UK’s top 200 law firms and one in two of the top 100 accountancy firms. Ian said: “SmartSearch is well established in all the major sectors for its in-depth market intelligence and cutting-edge technology.”