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Strong alliance against financial crime: Sopra Steria and INFORM join forces to support financial service providers in the Benelux

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Posted on July 28, 2025

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Stanley Harmsen van der Vliet from INFORM and Joleen Breij from Sopra Steria discuss their partnership aimed at enhancing financial crime prevention in the Benelux, leveraging AI technology.
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Sopra Steria, a major European Tech player, and INFORM, a specialist in fraud prevention, AML compliance software and SaaS solutions, have formalized their collaboration into an official partnership. They aim to empower financial service providers to fight money laundering and financial crime more effectively using AI-powered solutions.

Sopra Steria, a major European Tech player, and INFORM, a specialist in fraud prevention, AML compliance software and SaaS solutions, have formalized their collaboration into an official partnership. They aim to empower financial service providers to fight money laundering and financial crime more effectively using AI-powered solutions.

Financial service providers face increasing pressure to modernize and optimize their systems in a continuously evolving regulatory landscape. To meet growing market demands for effective and efficient fraud prevention and AML compliance, they require specialized expertise and proven solutions that can adapt to both operational challenges and shifting regulatory expectations.

Sopra Steria provides expertise, implementation strength, and close process proximity as a regionally anchored digital business partner. INFORM adds proven technology with its RiskShield platform: scalable, field-tested, and AI-powered. Together, they deliver an integrated offering for financial crime compliance that enables institutions to detect risks faster and adapt swiftly to regulatory changes.

Stanley Harmsen van der Vliet, Global Expansion & Partner Management at INFORM, explains: “We are excited to elevate our cooperation with Sopra Steria to the next level. Together, we enable financial institutions, insurers, and payment service providers to proactively combat financial crime, ensuring safety, efficiency, and full regulatory compliance.”

Joleen Breij, Business Director Data & AI at Sopra Steria Netherlands, adds: “The financial industry is under intense pressure. With INFORM, we provide clients in the Benelux with a cutting-edge AI-based solution that ensures compliance and boosts operational efficiency. Trust and local implementation expertise make the difference.”

About Sopra Steria

Sopra Steria, a major Tech player in Europe with 50,000 employees in nearly 30 countries, is recognised for its consulting, digital services and solutions. It helps its clients drive their digital transformation and obtain tangible and sustainable benefits. The Group provides end-to-end solutions to make large companies and organisations more competitive by combining in-depth knowledge of a wide range of business sectors and innovative technologies with a collaborative approach. Sopra Steria places people at the heart of everything it does and is committed to putting digital to work for its clients in order to build a positive future for all. In 2024, the Group generated revenues of €5.8 billion. Sopra Steria (SOP) is listed on Euronext Paris (Compartment A) – ISIN: FR0000050809 For more information, visit us at www.soprasteria.com

About INFORM

INFORM is a global pioneer in the field of AI-powered optimization of business processes and intelligent decision-making. This makes the company a leader in providing smart, Hybrid AI-powered fraud prevention and AML compliance solutions. With RiskShield they offer a multi-channel platform that detects and manages suspicious activities, minimizing losses and optimizing efficiencies using advanced analytics, machine learning, and intuitive rule management controls. More than 1,000 active customers worldwide benefit from using AI-powered optimization solutions by INFORM in industries such as finance, telecommunication, insurance, aviation, automotive, logistics, manufacturing, and retail. INFORM employs over 1,000 staff from more than 40 nations. www.inform-software.com | www.riskshield.com

Press Contact

Alexander Jatscha-Zelt

Head of Corporate Communications

INFORM GmbH

Tel.: +49 (0) 151-17159-505

E-Mail: pressoffice@inform-software.com

Information about RiskShield

Stanley Harmsen van der Vliet

Global Expansion & Partner Management

INFORM GmbH

Tel.: +49 (0) 2408-9456-5078

E-Mail: Stanley.HarmsenvanderVliet@inform-software.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What is financial crime?
Financial crime refers to illegal activities that involve money or financial transactions, including fraud, money laundering, and embezzlement.
What is AML compliance?
AML compliance involves adhering to laws and regulations designed to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing in financial transactions.
What is AI in finance?
AI in finance refers to the use of artificial intelligence technologies to enhance financial services, improve decision-making, and automate processes.
What is fraud prevention?
Fraud prevention encompasses strategies and measures implemented to detect, deter, and mitigate fraudulent activities in financial transactions.
What is a partnership in business?
A partnership in business is a formal arrangement where two or more parties collaborate to manage and operate a business, sharing profits and responsibilities.

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