Corporate Account Opening for Non-Resident Entities - KYB Friction
Anyone else hitting a wall with KYB for new corporate accounts (non-resident) lately? Seems like the documentation requirements are getting more stringent, and the review times are extending significantly. We're looking at a new PSP for our EU operations and the onboarding process is proving a major bottleneck. Specifically, the ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) verification for layered structures is a pain point.
Curious if others are finding certain jurisdictions or types of institutions more agile, or if there are best practices emerging to streamline the data provision without compromising compliance. Trying to avoid tying up capital for months.
Yeah, absolutely. We've definitely seen an uptick in the scrutiny for UBO verification, especially with anything involving non-resident entities. It's like every bank and PSP is re-evaluating their risk appetite.