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By Gary Pine, On 25th April 2017

W2 over-subscribed in latest funding round

W2 announced today that it has again been oversubscribed in its latest funding round. It has also reached a significant milestone, by exceeding 10 million client screenings per month. W2 offers its customers the ability to perform real-time identity verification and Anti Money Laundering checks against consumers and corporates during account opening procedures. This is coupled with ongoing monitoring to ensure...

By Gary Pine, On 25th April 2017

W2 Global Data secures new co-investment

Press Release - 25th April 2017 W2, a provider of SaaS, B2B software solutions and data services, has secured a Series A investment. The investment is for growth capital to fund the expansion of its sales, marketing and technical capability in the UK and international markets. W2 Global Data (W2), provides a range of Software as a Service (SaaS) products...

By Gary Pine, On 20th April 2017

W2 Global Data at Betting on Football

W2 Global Data is sponsoring Betting on Football 2017, the fourth edition of the largest international football and betting trade conference at Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge. BOFCON is held between the 3rd and 5th of May and is an event organized by Sports Betting Community. Ahead of the event Warren Russell, W2's CEO has been profiled on SBC News. CLICK HERE TO READ THE...

By Gary Pine, On 2nd May 2016

goHenry ID Verification Solution Case Study

W2 Global Data are pleased to share our latest Case Study in which we showcase the ID Verification solution we prepared for goHenry. goHenry is a leading pre-paid debit card programme for use by children between the ages of 8 and 18 giving them the ability to gain confidence with money while parental control prevents misuse. The card holder has a...

By Gary Pine, On 14th April 2016

W2 partner with Global Processing Services Limited (GPS)

W2 Global Data (W2) are delighted to announce a collaboration with Global Processing Services Limited (GPS) to embed KYC/AML functionality across the GPS platform to deliver a true end-to-end solution. London, United Kingdom 13th April 2016. W2 has signed an agreement with GPS, a MasterCard and Visa accredited processor. GPS’s fully outsourced end-to-end solution includes payment processing at its core, programme...

By Gary Pine, On 11th February 2016

EU Commission to fight terrorist financing & money laundering

The recent terror attacks performed in the EU and beyond have increased the need for the EU to formulate a stronger response to combating terrorism. Earlier this month the European Agenda for Security identified a number of new areas of focus; Tracing terrorists through their financial movements and preventing access to funds or other assetsDisrupting sources of revenue for these...

By Gary Pine, On 27th January 2016

Whitepaper: 4MLD – Do you know the score?

Ahead of their appearance at ICE Totally Gaming at the start of February, W2 Global Data release 'The Fourth Money Laundering Directive - Do you know the score?' an in depth look at the fourth money laundering directive and the predicted impact it will have on the online gambling and gaming industry. DOWNLOAD THE 4MLD WHITEPAPER NOW The experts at W2 Global Data...

By Gary Pine, On 14th January 2016

W2 at ICE Totally Gaming 4-7th February 2016

W2 Global Data are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at ICE Totally Gaming this February, which is being held at the ExCel centre London. Come and meet some of the W2 team and discuss how our range of web-based, online screening tools and services can help your organisation make quick, informed decisions about the people and organisations...

By Gary Pine, On 12th March 2015

W2 Global Data (W2) appoints new director

W2 Global Data (W2) has appointed Dr. Jonathan Pell to its board of Directors. Commenting on the appointment W2 CEO, Warren Russell, said “I am delighted to be able to welcome Jonathan to our board. Jonathan's previous track record as CEO of Datanomic and Vice President of Data Quality at Oracle, brings to W2 an unparalleled level of market insight...

By Gary Pine, On 27th February 2013

EU Draft Legislation on European AML and CTF financing protocols

This updated legislation involves a new directive on the prevention of the use of the financial system for money laundering and terrorist financing and a regulation on the information to accompany transfers of funds. Although much of the current requirements for UK businesses for Customer Due Diligence will remain the same, there are a few interesting changes, including: The new...