Presight just signed an MoU with Dow Jones Factiva to create a new wave of AI-powered compliance tools. The plan? Utilise Dow Jones’ comprehensive regulatory data and Presight’s in-house AI to enable financial institutions to predict threats proactively, rather than reactively.

It’s a

strategic move targeting central banks, sovereign funds, and regulators, initially in the UAE and subsequently 

expanding globally.

Smarter Compliance with AI

The goal is simple: stop playing catch-up with risk.

By combining:

  • Dow Jones Factiva’s regulatory-grade data
  • Presight’s agentic AI built on UAE-based sovereign infrastructure

The two aim to shift compliance from a reactive to a proactive approach. These new systems will run in secure environments with local data rules baked in — critical for UAE-based and international institutions handling sensitive info.

Here’s what they’re looking to build:

  • KYC & UBO Agent: Traces hidden ownership using public records, leaks, and filings
  • Sustainability Tracker: Flags real-time ESG issues and regulatory shifts
  • Legal & Policy Risk Agent: Monitors legal trends and cross-border threats
  • Adverse Media Monitoring: Uses sentiment analysis to catch reputation risks early
  • Sanctions Intelligence Engine: Spots indirect links to sanctioned entities

In short, it’s like having a digital watchdog that never sleeps.

Built in the UAE, Designed for Global Reach

This isn’t just a UAE play.

The rollout starts here, but there’s a clear path to:

  • Southeast Asia
  • Central Asia
  • North Africa
  • The UK and the US

The focus? Regions with rapidly changing regulations and a growing demand for smart, secure compliance systems.

The GCC’s push for AI and regulatory modernisation provides this project with a strong launchpad.

Real-Time Risk Meets Explainable AI

What makes this collaboration different?

It’s not just about automation — it’s about trust and transparency:

  • Generative AI with explainable decisions
  • Real-time alerts for better decision-making
  • Secure deployment in sovereign-grade environments

Regulators want tools they can trust. Institutions want systems that save time and reduce human error. This collaboration is working towards both.

A New Standard for Risk Management

Presight and Dow Jones aren’t trying to tweak old tools. They’re trying to build something new:

  • Autonomous and auditable systems
  • Context-aware alerts instead of endless data dumps
  • Future-proof tech that grows with the regulatory landscape

For compliance teams tired of being overwhelmed, this could mean faster and more innovative ways to stay ahead.

FAQs

What is the primary goal of the Presight–Dow Jones MoU?To build AI-native risk and compliance tools that help institutions predict and manage risks more effectively.

Which regions will the new solutions target first?The UAE and the wider GCC, with plans to expand into Southeast Asia, Central Asia, North Africa, the UK, and the US.

What kind of AI capabilities will be used?Generative AI, explainable models, real-time contextual reasoning, and sovereign-grade data security.