Encompass Corporation UK Limited is a technology-driven company specializing in providing advanced KYC (Know Your Customer) automation platforms and global commercial data access to support compliance, particularly in anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF). Founded originally in Sydney in 2011 by technology entrepreneurs Wayne Johnson and Roger Carson, the firm has expanded into the UK market, with a registered office in Glasgow. Their solution aggregates data from multiple public and private sources to enable KYC teams at financial institutions and other regulated entities to streamline compliance processes by automating data gathering, validation, and risk assessment. Encompass is committed to data transparency and privacy while supporting the EU’s regulatory goals to improve beneficial ownership registries and combat financial crime.
In its lobbying activities within the EU, Encompass Corporation UK Limited focuses on empowering compliance and regulatory teams with technology that aids in meeting EU directives and regulations on financial transparency, beneficial ownership, and anti-money laundering frameworks. Their advocacy is aligned with efforts to enhance corporate transparency and anti-fraud measures, particularly supporting improvements in registries and data standards used by entities subject to EU laws. As a registered lobbyist, Encompass engages with EU decision-makers to promote policies that recognize and leverage technology innovation in regulatory compliance, fostering a safer financial ecosystem.
The company emphasizes responsible data use, safeguarding personal information, and maintaining transparency about their data processing activities. Their platform supports compliance teams throughout Europe by offering access to reliable data sources that promote adherence to evolving EU laws.
Their registered office address is at First Floor, 10 Bothwell Street, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, with a business focus classified under software publishing. Their lobbying goals focus specifically on regulatory compliance technology in the area of financial crime prevention and beneficial ownership transparency.
