Audi Capital has announced the adoption of azakaw as its client onboarding and compliance platform in Saudi Arabia. The move represents more than a technology upgrade: it signals a new approach to compliance — treating regulatory requirements not as a hurdle but as an opportunity to build trust, streamline operations and accelerate growth.

Daniel Asmar, CEO of Audi Capital:

“At Audi Capital, our priority is to provide clients with a fast, transparent and secure experience. Our partnership with azakaw allowed us to reinforce our compliance framework while accelerating our digital transformation journey. This collaboration reflects our commitment to innovation, regulatory excellence and building long term trust with our clients and stakeholders in Saudi Arabia.”

Digital onboarding in Saudi Arabia: why it matters for Audi Capital

For financial firms operating in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, meeting the expectations of the Capital Market Authority (CMA) is a constant priority. Traditional compliance processes, often manual and fragmented, can slow down client onboarding and create unnecessary friction.

By implementing azakaw, Audi Capital has transformed this experience. Clients can now submit their information and documents securely online, with automated KYC/KYB checks and AML screening ensuring due diligence is performed quickly and consistently. Continuous monitoring across the client lifecycle further reduces risk, allowing the firm to respond to potential red flags in real time.

This approach not only supports compliance with CMA requirements but also enhances the client experience, an essential factor in today’s competitive financial services environment.

How azakaw delivers value through practitioner built RegTech

azakaw is designed by practitioners who understand the daily pressures faced by compliance teams. Unlike generic systems, the platform is configured to each institution’s policies, risk appetite and system landscape from the start.

For Audi Capital, this meant:

• Not an off the shelf but a bespoke solution

• Tailored onboarding workflows aligned to internal procedures

• Integration with ERP, CRM and trading platforms, ensuring data flows seamlessly across functions

• A future proof setup with the flexibility to scale into other compliance areas

In the next phase, Audi Capital will expand the rollout to include azakaw’s Corporate Compliance module. This will strengthen governance, streamline reporting obligations and reinforce internal controls, further embedding compliance within daily operations.

AML compliance in KSA: raising the bar for oversight

Anti Money Laundering (AML) requirements in Saudi Arabia are evolving in line with international standards, with the CMA and the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) taking an increasingly active supervisory role.

Through azakaw, Audi Capital gains:

• Automated AML screening against sanctions, PEP and adverse media lists

• Real time monitoring across the client lifecycle

• Transparent and auditable workflows that simplify regulatory reporting

This capability not only reduces manual workload but also strengthens the firm’s ability to detect and act on potential risks swiftly and effectively.

Vision 2030 and the rise of RegTech in Saudi Arabia

The timing of this announcement is significant. Saudi Arabia’s financial sector is expanding rapidly under Vision 2030, and with growth comes increased regulatory oversight. Both the CMA and SAMA have made clear that regulated firms are expected to adopt modern systems and demonstrate robust compliance frameworks.

Cristiano Machado, CTO and Deputy CEO of azakaw:

“Compliance is often perceived as reactive or bureaucratic. That mindset is outdated. If managed effectively, compliance becomes a competitive edge. The faster you onboard clients, the faster you go to market. The better you monitor clients’ transactions, the more confidence you build with regulatory authorities and partners. At azakaw, we operationalise compliance as a driver of growth — and Audi Capital embraces this vision.”

Audi Capital’s decision reflects this shift. By embedding compliance technology at the heart of its operations, the firm is showing regulators, clients and partners that compliance is not an afterthought; it is a central pillar of the business model.

This approach sets a strong example for other financial institutions in the Kingdom: that modern RegTech solutions can help firms move faster, reduce manual bottlenecks and build operational resilience without compromising oversight.

Looking ahead: compliance as a growth enabler

The collaboration between Audi Capital and azakaw underscores a broader change in mindset across the GCC’s financial sector. Compliance is no longer viewed purely as a cost centre; it is increasingly recognised as a source of competitive advantage.

By investing in a platform that combines regulatory rigour with practical workflows, Audi Capital is laying the foundation for faster growth and stronger governance. For azakaw, the partnership demonstrates how a practitioner led RegTech solution can help financial institutions in Saudi Arabia and beyond meet regulatory expectations while improving operational performance.

Zohaib Awan, Group Business Development Director at j. awan & partners:

“We focus on understanding our clients’ operational challenges, regulatory obligations and strategic objectives. With Audi Capital, we translated CMA requirements into automated and auditable workflows that accelerate onboarding, reduce manual handoffs and strengthen oversight. Our approach is partnership, not procurement: solve the right challenges, measure the impact then scale.”

Audi Capital’s adoption of azakaw marks an important step forward in both compliance and client service in Saudi Arabia. It demonstrates that when designed thoughtfully, compliance can become a catalyst for business rather than a constraint.

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