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Akifue

“Can a purpose-built AML/KYC SaaS replace spreadsheet compliance for Panama and LATAM's non-financial obligated sector?”

HQPanama
IndustryInfrastructure / KYC

The story

Akifue is an early-stage AML/KYC compliance SaaS targeting Panama's regulated non-financial sector — lawyers, accountants, real estate agents, vehicle dealers — required to comply with Panama's Ley 23 de 2015 and FATF recommendations. The platform consolidates OFAC, UN, EU, and UK sanctions screening, PEP verification, and adverse media analysis into a single auditable workflow, replacing fragmented spreadsheet and PDF-based compliance processes. As of mid-2026 the product is in early access, with a focus on generating forensic-grade audit trails that withstand regulatory scrutiny.

Last 12 months

2026-06

Platform demonstrated live screening of OFAC, UN, EU, and UK sanctions lists with AI-powered adverse media analysis; early-access sign-up page active on akifue.com.

Product timeline

2026

Launched early-access SaaS platform offering AML sanctions screening, PEP verification, KYC due diligence, and adverse media analysis for Panama and LATAM non-financial obligated sectors.· pivot

The stack

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