Part of the j. awan group, azakaw demonstrates how RegTech innovation enables regulated firms across MENA and beyond to scale with confidence
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 14 September 2025 – azakaw, the MENA-built RegTech platform for end-to-end compliance, will be showcasing its solutions at Money20/20 Middle East 2025, taking place from 15–17 September at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center. The company will be live at Stand H2L30, demonstrating how its platform empowers regulated firms to simplify compliance, reduce costs, and scale across multiple jurisdictions. With a local team based in Riyadh, this presence underscores the group’s consistent commitment to growth in Saudi Arabia and its support for the Kingdom’s evolving financial sector.
As part of the j. awan group, azakaw offers a unified compliance platform trusted by financial institutions, asset managers, fintechs and digital asset firms. Its solutions combine:
- Digital Onboarding: fast, secure KYC, KYB, and KYT checks powered by AI
- AML Transaction Monitoring: real-time detection, prevention, and reporting of suspicious activities
- Corporate Compliance: centralised workflows, regulator-ready templates, and advanced reporting tools
Together, these modules help firms reduce onboarding times, strengthen risk management, and stay ahead of regulatory inspections. Built in MENA for MENA, azakaw is designed to meet the needs of firms operating in complex and fast-evolving regulatory environments, whether under CMA and SAMA in Saudi Arabia or across regional and global frameworks.
“Money20/20 Middle East is where global fintech and payments leaders come together, and we are proud to bring a RegTech solution that is both regionally rooted and globally scalable,” said Jehanzeb Awan, Founder and CEO of the j. awan group. “Our vision is to combine deep regulatory expertise with technology that simplifies complexity for firms across markets.”
Cristiano Machado, Deputy CEO & CTO of azakaw, added: “azakaw was built by practitioners with real-world compliance experience. By automating digital onboarding, transaction monitoring, and corporate compliance, we help regulated firms focus on growth while managing compliance seamlessly across 200+ jurisdictions.”
Alongside azakaw, the j. awan group will also be highlighting its broader capabilities:
- j. awan & partners – trusted global advisory across compliance, governance, tax, finance, outsourced recruitment, and HR services.
- j. awan capital – enabling fund launches, regulatory authorisations, and market entry in Saudi Arabia.
Event attendees can visit Stand H2L30 to experience azakaw in action or book a meeting by contacting sales@azakaw.com.
About azakaw
azakaw is a RegTech platform designed to simplify compliance for regulated firms in financial services and digital assets. Its end-to-end solutions span digital onboarding, AML transaction monitoring, and corporate compliance, enabling firms to reduce costs, accelerate onboarding, and meet regulatory requirements across more than 200 jurisdictions.
About j. awan group
The j. awan group combines global advisory and technology to deliver end-to-end compliance and governance solutions. Its network includes j. awan & partners, a global advisory firm; j. awan capital, focused on market entry and licensing in Saudi Arabia; and azakaw, a MENA-built RegTech platform. With eight offices globally the group serves regulators, financial institutions, and corporates worldwide.
