Adhere by Smartcomply and Mastercard partner to secure millions of transactions, elevating digital trust worldwide
Adhere by Smartcomply, Africa's pioneering force in intelligent fraud detection, proudly announces its collaboration with Mastercard, cementing its position as a leading global player in fraud prevention. This pivotal partnership, initiated through Adhere's selection as a Mastercard Engage partner, underscores Adhere's proven excellence in developing sophisticated, adaptive solutions, meticulously crafted to combat the evolving challenges of financial fraud across Africa and, critically, now poised for global impact.
Mastercard's Engage program carefully selects proven industry leaders whose solutions significantly enhance security, streamline compliance, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Adhere's inclusion recognises its standout achievements in leveraging advanced artificial intelligence to address complex fraud threats unique to emerging markets.
In an era where traditional fraud detection methods struggle against increasingly sophisticated threats, Adhere's AI-driven approach stands apart. Unlike conventional tools, Adhere continuously learns, swiftly identifies anomalies, and proactively neutralises threats in real-time. This capability, developed and perfected within the dynamic African financial landscape, ensures robust protection that traditional systems simply cannot match.
Through this collaboration, financial institutions partnering with Mastercard now gain streamlined access to Adhere's market-proven solutions, significantly strengthening their defense against fraud and compliance risks. The partnership also highlights the global relevance of African-born technological innovations, affirming Adhere's role as an essential contributor to global best practices.
"This partnership with Mastercard isn't merely an endorsement; it's a profound validation of our vision to redefine fraud prevention globally," stated Gbemisola Osunrinde, CEO of Smartcomply."We've meticulously engineered our AI to tackle the most complex fraud challenges, first in Africa, and now, with Mastercard, we are poised to extend that same unparalleled security and trust to financial ecosystems worldwide. This collaboration is a powerful testament to African innovation leading the charge on a global scale."
Joining the Mastercard Engage network is a major milestone for Adhere, enhancing its capability to support banks, fintechs, and financial institutions across multiple continents with unmatched accuracy, security, and speed in fraud prevention.
Discover why global leaders trust Adhere by Smartcomply for unparalleled security and compliance by visiting adhere.smartcomply.com
Adhere by Smartcomply is Africa's pioneering force in intelligent fraud detection and compliance solutions. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, Adhere provides dynamic, real-time protection against evolving financial crime, empowering businesses to operate with unmatched security and confidence. Born from a deep understanding of unique market challenges, Adhere by Smartcomply is committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy digital economy across Africa and beyond. Explore our solutions today: Email: support@smartcomply.com | cs@smartcomply.com Phone: 08133262024 | 08183714383 Website: adhere.smartcomply.com
Mastercard (NYSE: MA), www.mastercard.com, is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. Using secure data and networks, collaborations and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.
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