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 subsequentlyexpanding 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.