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In a landmark regional rollout, I&M Group PLC, a leading financial services provider in East Africa, has partnered with ThetaRay, a global leader in Cognitive AI-based financial crime compliance, to deploy an advanced Anti-Money Laundering (AML) platform across its operations in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, and Mauritius.

The collaboration marks a significant step forward in transforming I&M Group’s compliance infrastructure by replacing fragmented, manual processes with an end-to-end, AI-powered AML system. This unified platform will consolidate screening, transaction monitoring, risk assessment, investigations, alerting, and regulatory reporting into a single intelligent framework.

Advancing Compliance with AI-Driven Precision

ThetaRay’s technology integrates AI and machine learning to detect complex financial crime patterns that traditional rule-based systems often miss. It will enable I&M Bank to scale compliance operations across jurisdictions, ensuring faster, smarter, and more accurate responses to emerging AML threats.

Jamie Loden, Chief Operating Officer at I&M Bank, stated:

“ThetaRay distinguishes itself as a genuine AI-driven solution, setting a new standard for managing financial crime risk. Its ability to unify compliance functions into a seamless, intelligent workflow empowers our teams to respond with speed and precision.”

The platform includes the Generative AI Risk Catalog, an innovation that equips compliance teams with real-time, explainable, and regulator-aligned risk typologies to address evolving threats effectively.

Strategic Alignment with Regulatory Trends

The deployment supports I&M Group’s broader strategy to enhance regulatory readiness and governance resilience, particularly in a region where regulatory demands are rapidly evolving. As regulators across East Africa call for intelligence-led oversight and digital-first reporting, the AI-first approach positions I&M as a regional leader in compliance modernization.

Zipporah Gitau, Group Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, commented:

“By transforming how we detect, assess, and report financial crime, we are building a dynamic compliance foundation that not only meets today’s regulatory demands but powers our growth across the region.”

Transforming Financial Crime Risk Management

This rollout will encompass all major business lines, including retail and corporate banking, trade finance, capital markets, investment banking, remittances, and e-wallet services. It will replace legacy, siloed systems with a holistic and scalable compliance architecture, empowering I&M Group to lead in both financial innovation and governance.

Peter Reynolds, CEO of ThetaRay, remarked:

“This proactive move by I&M Group reflects a strong commitment to operational excellence and regulatory agility. By adopting ThetaRay’s full-stack platform, I&M is setting a new benchmark for AI-first compliance in East Africa.”

The partnership underscores how next-generation AI solutions can serve as both a shield against financial crime and an engine for sustainable growth and institutional trust.

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