The Hidden Compliance Risks Costing Financial Firms Millions [Eye-Opening Case Study]
Uncovering Hidden Compliance Risks: How One UK Bank Narrowly Avoided a £15M Regulatory Disaster This illustrative case study showcases how Aveni Detect can uncover hidden compliance risks, protect against regulatory scrutiny, and transform compliance into a strategic advantage. Financial institutions across the UK face hidden compliance risks daily that traditional monitoring simply cannot detect. This […]
The FCA is Watching: How Financial Firms Must Evolve Their Compliance Model Now
Compliance as a Strategic Imperative In today’s fast-paced financial landscape, compliance is no longer a back-office burden—it’s a strategic imperative. With the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) stepping up its oversight, financial firms face a critical decision: evolve your compliance model using AI for compliance or risk facing steep penalties and irreparable reputational damage. The Urgency: […]
Mastering Training LLMs for Financial Services: A Proven 2025 Playbook
Cutting-edge methods to deliver accurate, compliant and efficient AI in finance Training LLMs is now central to how banks, insurers and fintechs automate complex decisions, reduce compliance risk and improve customer outcomes. The use of LLMs in financial services has moved beyond pilots—these models now underpin critical operations from fraud detection to investment management. To […]
The Regulatory Impact on M&A Activity in Wealth Management
The landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in wealth management is undergoing significant changes, driven largely by evolving regulatory scrutiny. In a recent webinar, Jana Sivananthan, CRO at 7IM along with Andy Johnston, board Adviser here at Aveni provided insightful commentary on how these regulatory shifts are reshaping the M&A market. Their discussion highlighted the enduring […]
The Compliance Paradox: AI as a Strategic Advantage
How AI Turns Regulatory Burden into a Competitive Advantage Traditionally seen as burdensome, expensive, and slow to adapt to the dynamic pace of innovation, AI in compliance is changing that narrative. But what if compliance wasn’t just a box to check? What if, instead of being a headache, compliance could become a strategic advantage? AI […]
The Fascinating History of NLP: 9 Key Milestones from Turing’s Test to AI Language Models
The Fascinating History of NLP: 9 Key Milestones from Turing’s Test to AI Language Models Natural Language Processing (NLP) has become an integral part of modern technology, enabling AI-powered systems to understand, process, and generate human language. From virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa to real-time translation tools, NLP is transforming the way we interact […]
Aveni wins Best Specialist Technology Service at Professional Adviser Awards 2025
20 March 2025, Edinburgh – Aveni.ai, the Scottish AI Fintech, was last night announced winner of the ‘Best Specialist Technology Service’ category at the Professional Adviser Awards 2025. Amongst a strong category of technology specialists Aveni was delighted to achieve the trophy. Aveni’s win highlights some of the significant achievements made by the Fintech […]
Octopus Money Partners with Aveni to Revolutionise Financial Advice with AI
Octopus Money Partners with Aveni to Enhance Financial Advice with AI Aveni’s AI solutions deployed to enhance personalised financial advice and deliver Consumer Duty assurance. Octopus Money has partnered with Aveni in a new collaboration designed to enhance its adviser and coaching teams with AI-powered solutions. Following a successful trial, Octopus Money has officially […]
AI Agents: What Financial Advice Firms Need to Know
AI agents in financial advice are transforming how firms operate For financial advice professionals, let’s break down what AI agents could mean for your business without all the jargon. AI agents are essentially digital workers that can perform tasks like a human—clicking buttons, reading screens, and making decisions. They’re evolving fast, but they’re not perfect […]
Aveni AI selected by Equifax UK to increase efficiency and coverage of assurance processes
Aveni Detect Solution leverages AI to enhance consumer duty assurance and help better monitor regulatory compliance Edinburgh, UK – 19 February 2025 – Aveni.ai specialists in AI for Financial Services, have been selected by credit reference agency Equifax UK as a strategic AI partner. The Aveni Detect solution has been deployed by Equifax UK, helping […]
One Size Doesn’t Fit All: AI is Key to Helping Unlock a £50 Billion Financial Advice Opportunity
Aveni and YouGov survey unveils opportunity to evolve Financial Advice access through AI With the largest generational transfer of wealth expected to take place in the UK by 2050*, financial advice firms have the opportunity to start capturing a significant market of those currently not using an adviser with bespoke AI tools. A new survey […]
Financial Advice 2045: 7 Predictions for the Future
Twenty years ago, financial advice was rooted in face-to-face meetings, paper-based planning, and a reliance on manual research and expertise. Advisers focused on static financial plans with little room for real-time adjustments. Fast forward to today, and we’ve seen the rise of digital platforms, robo-advisers, and AI tools that enhance efficiency and accessibility. But […]
