SmartSearch, the UK’s foremost digital anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance provider, has formed a strategic alliance with Plannr, a CRM and back-office platform built specifically for financial planners and wealth management firms. The new integration embeds SmartSearch’s identity-verification and ongoing monitoring tools directly into the Plannr workflow, enabling seamless client onboarding and compliance checks without leaving the platform.
By combining SmartSearch’s triple-bureau screening—drawing data from Equifax, Experian and TransUnion—with Plannr’s flexible interface, advisory firms can trigger automated AML and know-your-customer (KYC) checks in just two seconds. Results appear instantly in Plannr, reducing manual data entry and slashing the risk of human error.
SmartSearch’s Partnership Director, Kerry Cleary, said:
“We’re delighted to be partnering with Plannr to bring a new level of automation and simplicity to AML compliance in the financial planning space. This collaboration allows firms using Plannr to streamline their compliance obligations, reduce risk, and remain confidently aligned with regulatory standards—all from within one integrated platform.”
Key benefits include:
- 97% pass rate on KYC checks, thanks to comprehensive data aggregation
- Sub-two-second verifications, keeping onboarding fast
- Real-time monitoring, so any post-onboarding changes trigger alerts
- Reduced re-keying, since all checks and results live inside Plannr
Gareth Thompson, Chief Technical Architect at Plannr, added:
“This integration has been highly anticipated, and we’re delighted to have partnered so effectively with SmartSearch in pursuit of our quest to bring expert advice tools under one roof. By enabling seamless data sharing across platforms and eliminating the need for re-keying, we’re significantly boosting adviser efficiency and reducing manual entry errors. Thanks to SmartSearch’s robust API and Plannr’s modern, open architecture, the tools now work in perfect harmony with one another, delivering a truly streamlined experience with everything advisers need in one place.”
This partnership underscores both companies’ commitment to innovation and operational efficiency, ensuring wealth management firms can meet tightening regulatory requirements without sacrificing client experience.
For more information on the SmartSearch–Plannr integration, visit: https://www.smartsearch.com/plannr
