Nigerian paytech VigiPay taps ThetaRay for Sonar AML solution

Nigerian paytech VigiPay has partnered with ThetaRay to use its Sonar anti-money laundering (AML) solution for safeguarding its business against financial crime, including sanctions violations.

Facts

  • VigiPay, a Nigerian paytech, has chosen ThetaRay’s Sonar AML solution to protect its business from financial crime.
  • The Sonar transaction monitoring and screening platform uses AI to identify suspicious activities with a 99% reduction in false positives.
  • VigiPay offers automated payment collection services for local and international payments and auto-reconciliations for corporates and government organisations.
  • The company operates across Nigeria and Africa and provides services for cross-border remittances and online B2B payments.
  • VigiPay’s general manager believes that the partnership will allow the company to close transactions with larger corporations worldwide and serve its consumers better.
  • The move towards a cashless society in Nigeria has increased the need for secure digital payments.
  • ThetaRay has signed up several new African clients, including Arca, a Nigerian fintech, and Apollo Fintech from South Africa for its Sonar AML solution.
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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