Our services are hosted in Europe to serve the European Union, and separately in USA to host the North American market.
The goal was reducing costs while exceeding compliance requirements for enterprises of all sizes.
Including Fortune 500 companies. Our cloud-based SaaS solutions are designed for GDPR compliance.
Meet Our Founders
Rajeev Bahri
Founder, CEO• CFA, CAMS
Rajeev Bahri, CFA, CAMS, is the Co-Founder and CEO of KYC2020, LLC. Mr. Bahri has an MBA from University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, and a B.S.E.E with highest honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
His corporate and entrepreneurial career spans over 27 years. Mr. Bahri has held a multitude of functional and leadership roles in banking, trading, and software development operations in corporate giants including AT&T, FIRST CHICAGO (now CHASE), ABN AMRO and AIG.
Mr. Bahri heads the product vision and business strategy of KYC2020 LLC. He leads the KYC2020 team in its mission to reduce cost and friction in AML Compliance. He is also the CEO of TEKchand LLC.
Joseph Iuso
Founder, CAMLO• CAMS
Joseph Iuso, CAMS, is the co-founder, CAMLO and Head of Global Regulatory Affairs. As GRA, Joseph also directs KYC2020's data strategy.
Joseph graduated as a Computers System Technologist from Mohawk College. He is a designated Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist ("CAMS") and also serves as CAMLO for several Canadian corporations.
His corporate and entrepreneurial career spans over 30 years, with functional and leadership positions at companies including PaymentSource, Monitex, UseMyServices, JAWZ, RBC, CIBC, IBM, ACI, and ING Direct.
Our Core Values
Customer-Centric Approach
At KYC2020, we are guided by a customer-centric approach rooted in integrity and trust. Our clients are at the heart of everything we do, and we are dedicated to understanding their needs, challenges, and aspirations. By putting ourselves in their shoes, we develop tailor-made solutions that exceed expectations and build strong, lasting relationships. Upholding the highest ethical standards in all our interactions, we believe that transparency, honesty, and trust are the cornerstones of successful collaborations.
Empowering Collaboration
Collaboration lies at the heart of our success. We recognize that every member of our team plays a vital role in driving our company forward. Regardless of cultural backgrounds and time zones, we value clear and open communication, fostering an environment where ideas are freely shared and appreciated. We believe in empowering our teams, allowing them the autonomy to make decisions that contribute to the betterment of the company as a whole.
Continuous Growth
Our company is built on a foundation of continuous growth and learning. We embrace new challenges as opportunities to expand our expertise and develop innovative solutions. Our agile approach allows us to respond swiftly to changes in the industry, while our proactive mindset drives us to embrace new possibilities. At KYC2020, we are committed to evolving with the ever-changing landscape of AML compliance, pushing the boundaries to provide cutting-edge solutions.
Data Integrity
KYC2020 is now trusted by many AML and compliance professionals worldwide from Financial Services, Money Service Business, FX brokerage, and charities. All are looking for the most comprehensive lists available to apply to their unique risk based approach. KYC2020 provides access to these lists through its online portal, batch interface, and extensive APIs. Data integrity is the single most important aspect of ensuring that our customers can rely on us.
Our Journey
From a compliance idea in Chicago to a global RegTech platform trusted by 300+ institutions.
Founded in Chicago, USA
KYC2020 was born to simplify AML compliance for financial institutions worldwide.
Curated a Global AML Database
Built one of the most comprehensive watchlist databases covering 200+ jurisdictions.
Introduced Contextual AI Decisioning Framework
The first to integrate contextual AI within a structured, deterministic decisioning framework, shifting AML from simple name screening to explainable, risk-based decisions.
Launched Contextual Adverse Media Screening
Introduced adverse media checks using NLP and machine learning to evaluate sentiment, contextual relevance and primary actor determination. Moved beyond keyword-based news hits to structured, risk-focused intelligence with AML decisioning.
Received Industry Recognition
Named to the RegTech 100 — the definitive list of the world's most impactful RegTech companies.
Released DecisionIQ 3.0
A major platform leap — AI-powered risk scoring and automated case management.
300+ Global Customers
Crossed a landmark milestone, serving banks, fintechs, and MSBs across 40+ countries.
Identity Verification & KYB Launched
Expanded from screening into full KYC/KYB lifecycle with biometric identity checks.
Launched UAT & Audit Platform
CertIQ gives compliance teams a purpose-built tool for audit readiness and UAT testing.
Launched Transaction Screening
Real-time payment screening closes the loop on end-to-end AML compliance.
Founded in Chicago, USA
KYC2020 was born to simplify AML compliance for financial institutions worldwide.
Curated a Global AML Database
Built one of the most comprehensive watchlist databases covering 200+ jurisdictions.
Introduced Contextual AI Decisioning Framework
The first to integrate contextual AI within a structured, deterministic decisioning framework, shifting AML from simple name screening to explainable, risk-based decisions.
Launched Contextual Adverse Media Screening
Introduced adverse media checks using NLP and machine learning to evaluate sentiment, contextual relevance and primary actor determination. Moved beyond keyword-based news hits to structured, risk-focused intelligence with AML decisioning.
Received Industry Recognition
Named to the RegTech 100 — the definitive list of the world's most impactful RegTech companies.
Released DecisionIQ 3.0
A major platform leap — AI-powered risk scoring and automated case management.
300+ Global Customers
Crossed a landmark milestone, serving banks, fintechs, and MSBs across 40+ countries.
Identity Verification & KYB Launched
Expanded from screening into full KYC/KYB lifecycle with biometric identity checks.
Launched UAT & Audit Platform
CertIQ gives compliance teams a purpose-built tool for audit readiness and UAT testing.
Launched Transaction Screening
Real-time payment screening closes the loop on end-to-end AML compliance.
The heart of our RegTech philosophy lies in making compliance accessible, transparent, and beneficial for organizations of all sizes.
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