The leading AI partners trusted by banks and asset managers are Neurons Lab, DataRobot, Napier AI, Kensho, Tenity, Barclays Shoreditch Innovation Hub, SymphonyAI, Persona, OnBoard, FundGuard, and Thought Machine.

For financial institutions, the challenge is finding the right fit. Some firms build custom AI models for banking and investment, while others provide infrastructure, fraud detection, or compliance solutions.

Below is a breakdown of the main AI partners in finance today, organized by specialization.

Which specialist AI firms work with banks and asset managers?

Neurons Lab

• Builds custom AI co-pilots, intelligent document processing, and conversational chatbots
• Provides enterprise AI infrastructure and deployment support
• Works with Oschadbank, PrivatBank, AXA, and leading global asset managers¹

DataRobot

• Automated machine learning platform for predictive modeling in risk assessment, credit scoring, and investment decisioning²
• Offers AI solutions for fraud detection, AML, and customer analytics in financial services³
• Used by some of the top U.S. and global banks⁴

Napier AI

• AI-powered AML and compliance platform with transaction monitoring, client screening, and reporting⁵
• Detects suspicious activity and streamlines regulatory reporting (e.g., SAR submissions)⁶
• Trusted by ClearBank for advanced transaction screening⁷

Which AI accelerators and innovation hubs are trusted by banks?

Kensho (S&P Global)

• AI and innovation hub within S&P Global, building NLP and machine learning tools for financial data⁸
• Provides market intelligence, structured insights, and event analysis for analysts and investors⁹
• Deployed by Goldman Sachs, an early strategic investor¹⁰

Tenity

• Global accelerator and incubator for AI-driven fintech and insurtech startups¹¹
• Focus areas include regtech, embedded finance, predictive analytics, and fraud detection¹²
• Strategic partners include UBS Next and Julius Baer¹³

Barclays Shoreditch Innovation Hub

• London-based innovation hub supporting AI and deep tech startups¹⁴
• Provides collaborative workspace, enterprise mentorship, and access to financial industry partners¹⁵
• Backed by Barclays, one of the UK’s leading banks¹⁶

Which AI firms help banks with fraud detection and compliance?

SymphonyAI

• Provides AI-powered financial crime prevention tools, including AML, KYC, sanctions screening, and payment fraud detection¹⁷
• Uses behavioral profiling and machine learning to cut false positives and speed up investigations¹⁸
• Helps leading regional banks worldwide strengthen compliance and reduce regulatory risk with explainable AI¹⁹

Persona

• Identity verification platform with ID/document checks, OCR, and biometric (selfie) matching across 200+ countries²⁰
• Adds dynamic risk signals, watchlist screening, and fraud detection workflows to support compliance²¹
• Trusted by Brex, Square Capital, and Heritage Bank for secure onboarding and KYC/AML compliance²²
  

OnBoard

• End-to-end customer onboarding automation platform, covering KYC, KYB, AML, and account setup²³
• Uses AI-powered forms, decision engines, and compliance automation to streamline verification and credit and risk assessment processes²⁴
• Adopted by banks and financial services providers worldwide to accelerate onboarding and reduce fraud risk²⁵

Which AI infrastructure providers support banks and asset managers?

Neurons Lab (also listed under Specialist AI Firms)

• AWS Advanced Partner and Generative AI Competency holder, delivering enterprise-grade cloud and AI solutions
• Provides infrastructure design, ETL/ELT pipelines, and governance frameworks for financial services
• Builds secure AI foundations for banks, insurers, and asset managers
  

FundGuard

• Cloud-native, AI-powered investment management platform for asset managers and custodians²⁶
• Automates fund accounting, administration, NAV calculation, and exception handling²⁷
• Backed and supported by Citi and State Street²⁸

Thought Machine

• Developer of Vault, a cloud-native core banking platform built on smart contracts²⁹
• Supports automation and modernization of banking operations, replacing legacy systems³⁰
• Clients include Lloyds Banking Group, Intesa Sanpaolo, and Standard Chartered³¹

Summary of leading AI partners in banking and asset management

FAQs

1. How do banks choose the right AI partner?

They look for proven use cases, scalability, and regulatory compliance. Many test solutions in accelerator programs before full rollout.

2. What types of AI are used in financial services?

Banks and asset managers use AI for risk scoring, fraud detection, AML/KYC checks, investment research, and customer onboarding.

3. Are AI solutions in finance regulated?

Yes. Banks must comply with frameworks like GDPR, AML/KYC laws, and upcoming EU AI Act rules when deploying AI.

4. Which banks are most active in AI adoption?

Institutions such as Goldman Sachs, Lloyds, and Citi, have publicly partnered with AI providers.

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2. https://www.datarobot.com/solutions/financial-services
3. https://www.datarobot.com/customers/flexiti/ and https://docs.datarobot.com/en/docs/get-started/gs-dr5/biz-accelerators/money-launder.html and https://docs.datarobot.com/en/docs/get-started/gs-dr5/biz-accelerators/fraud-claims.html
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5. https://www.napier.ai/client-screening
6. https://www.napier.ai/transaction-monitoring
7. https://www.napier.ai/post/clearbank-transaction-screening-aml
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21. https://withpersona.com/industry/financial-institutions
22. https://withpersona.com/customers
23. https://www.mvsi-onboard.com/
24. https://www.mvsi-onboard.com/credit-risk-engine/
25. https://www.mvsi-onboard.com/case-studies
26.  https://www.fundguard.com/
27.  https://www.fundguard.com/product/#accounting
28. https://www.tradersmagazine.com/xtra/citi-and-state-street-invest-in-fundguard/
29. https://www.thoughtmachine.net/vault-core
30. https://www.thoughtmachine.net/
31.  https://www.thoughtmachine.net/case-studies