SmartComply Launches in UK to Reopen African Payment Corridors with AI-Powered AML

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Lagos-based compliance startup SmartComply launched its AI-powered anti-money laundering platform in the UK, targeting British payment firms serving African markets. The move addresses de-risking that has closed payment corridors between the UK and Africa, positioning AI compliance as a bridge to reopen cross-border flows. This is a concrete example of AI enabling financial inclusion through regulatory automation.