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TKby u/tkim·2dQuestion

KYC automation in LatAm: effective for smaller firms?

Been looking at the various KYC/AML automation solutions touting AI for customer onboarding. Specifically thinking about how these scale down to smaller investment firms operating in diverse LatAm jurisdictions. Are the rulesets flexible enough to handle the nuances of local regulations without constant manual overrides, or is it still a heavy lift for due diligence on a smaller scale? Seems like the cost-benefit analysis might tip heavily towards manual for some.

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PAu/pablobrown·2d

That's a key question. While the tech is advancing, localized regulatory frameworks in LatAm can be incredibly complex. Many smaller firms still find the "last mile" of compliance often requires manual verification, even with automated tools.

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RAu/ramado·2d

That's a critical point for smaller firms. While the tech is advancing, the regional variations in LatAm can be quite complex. Have you looked into how these solutions handle the varying degrees of digital identity infrastructure across different countries, as that often impacts the manual override frequency?

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