About Us

We fight fraud,
we fight money laundering,
and we fight crime.
We are TESS Asia Limited.

TESS Asia Limited, a member company of TESS International Group, which is best known as “TESS” in short. TESS has over a decade’s experience in AML/CFT solution development and proven track record in providing innovative and state-of-the-art AML/CFT solutions to financial institutions.

TESS Asia Limited is based in Hong Kong with focus on developing and customizing new AML/CFT monitoring systems to assist both Financial institutions and Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (“DNFBP”) to mitigate AML/CFT risks. Our research and development team is based in Science Park, Hong Kong.

TESS has the technology and experience to deliver quality and competitive AML/CFT solutions with customer service as its first priority. With additional emphasis on research, development, design and implementation, TESS is able to consistently expand and share our knowledge in this competitive and dynamic IT industry.

Compliance Professional

TESS Asia is setup in Hong Kong by a group of former senior members of Hong Kong Police Force, while TESS International was established in Malaysia in 2000 by a group of bankers who researched, designed and developed Anti-Money Laundering system specifically for financial institutions to combat financial crimes and terrorism financing.

AML & FCC Solutions

TESS ASIA is one of the leading providers of financial crime compliance technology, helping institutions navigate the complex regulatory landscape with confidence

Our suite of AML compliance solutions addresses the full spectrum of regulatory requirements, from transaction monitoring to suspicious activity reporting and regulatory filings.

KYC Excellence

TESS ASIA provide comprehensive KYC software for banks and financial institutions, enabling thorough customer due diligence while reducing onboarding friction and improving the client experience.

Source of Wealth & Funds Analysis

TESS ASIA specialize in sophisticated Source of Funds (SOF) / Source of Wealth (SOW) verification tools that provide deep insights into customer financial backgrounds and transaction legitimacy.

Fraud Detection

Our integrated fraud detection & fraud prevention capabilities leverage machine learning and behavioral analytics to identify suspicious patterns in real-time, protecting both institutions and their customers.

TESS Serves Financial Institutions

Money Service Businesses (MSBs) – RBA Essential helps MSBs meet AML requirements with a built-in transaction module designed for your sector’s best practices.
For Securities & Brokerage Firms – Streamline Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and onboarding with RBA Essential’s AI-powered screening and seamless API integration.
For Dealers in Precious Metals & Stones (DPMS): RBA Essential simplifies KYC/KYB checks for high-value transactions (over HK$120,000) in precious metals and stones.
For Money Lenders (ML) – RBA Essential consolidates sanctions, PEP, and risk data to help money lenders assess both AML and business credit risk.
For the Banking Sector – iSEM.ai offers banks a comprehensive suite of tools for Know Your Customer (KYC), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Ongoing Due Diligence (ODD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), Transaction Monitoring (TM), Payment Screening, Fraud Screening, Network Analysis, and Regulatory Reporting to ensure robust AML/CFT compliance.

Our Mission

As one of the foremost AML software vendors, our mission is to empower financial institutions with robust compliance frameworks that effectively combat financial crime while streamlining operations.

RegTech Automation

By leveraging AI technology and implementing strategic AML automation, TESS assists banks in reducing manual review workloads by approximately 60% in both name screening and transaction monitoring cases. This approach enhances accuracy while substantially cutting operational costs.

Core Values

TESS ASIA is an award winning and ISO certified distinguished Financial Crime Solutions provider prominent in the Asian region. We are an exclusive developer of the state-of-art technology iSEM.ai – An end-to-end financial designed “By Bankers, For Bankers”.

Transparency and Direct Dialogue

Emphasizing open communication and honesty in all interactions.

Honesty and Mutual Respect

Upholding integrity and fostering respectful relationships with clients and partners.

Quality and Performance as Promised

Delivering solutions that meet or exceed expectations, ensuring reliability and excellence.

Partnership and Collaboration

Building strong, cooperative relationships to achieve shared goals.

Ethical Standards

Committing to high ethical standards and prioritizing health, safety, and environmental considerations.

Sustainability and Long-Term Perspective

Focusing on sustainable practices and long-term success for clients and the company.