In a strategic move to enhance fraud management capabilities, Treasury Prime, a prominent embedded banking software provider, has announced a partnership with Sardine, a comprehensive fraud detection and compliance solution. This collaboration, unveiled on June 28, 2023, is set to empower companies and financial entities within Treasury Prime’s extensive banking network to leverage Sardine’s advanced tools, including its Sponsor Bank Operating System.
As the embedded banking landscape undergoes rapid transformation, the challenge of adhering to increasing regulatory demands has become paramount for banks and enterprises alike. Sardine’s integrated solutions address this need by offering sponsor banks deep insights into the fraud and compliance performance of their third-party oversight programs. "As regulatory scrutiny increases in the financial services industry, companies and banks need effective fraud detection controls. By leveraging Sardine’s expertise, our customers and partners can identify fraud, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and mitigate operational and reputational risks as their embedded banking programs grow,” said Mark Vermeersch, Chief Platform Officer of Treasury Prime.
Sardine’s suite of fraud management tools encompasses advanced detection techniques, Know Your Customer (KYC) processes, and BSA/AML compliance support. The partnership enables Treasury Prime’s clients and banking partners to integrate these services effortlessly, creating a comprehensive fraud prevention and compliance management system that operates through a single interface known as the “Sponsor Bank OS.”
Ravi Loganathan, Head of Financial Institution Services at Sardine, emphasized the importance of trust in partnerships within the financial industry. "If the last few months have taught us anything it’s that enterprises and banks need partners they can trust. This collaboration between Treasury Prime and Sardine takes our shared commitment to trust and confidence from our customers to the next level,” he stated.
The announcement of this partnership follows Treasury Prime’s recent launch of OneKey Banking, a revolutionary technology designed to maximize the benefits of its extensive bank network by facilitating instantaneous cross-bank transfers. Earlier this year, Treasury Prime celebrated a notable success, completing a $40 million Series C funding round and receiving accolades such as Tearsheet’s “Best Banking-as-a-Service Platform” for both 2021 and 2022.
Treasury Prime's continued innovation in embedded banking aims to equip financial institutions and businesses with the tools necessary to thrive in an evolving market. With a focus on risk mitigation and enhancing access to banking services across demographics, Treasury Prime’s initiatives are increasingly gaining recognition within the fintech landscape.
In the wake of this partnership, the potential for improved fraud detection and compliance monitoring stands to benefit not just banks, but the broader financial ecosystem. As both companies strive to provide enhanced solutions for detecting fraud and fulfilling compliance obligations, the collaboration promises to play a critical role in safeguarding operational integrity for enterprises and banking institutions alike.
Sardine, in its commitment to combating fraud, has developed a Continuous Fraud Intelligence Platform, which is built to shield both businesses and their customers from increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes. Featuring real-time user behavior analysis backed by advanced AI methodologies, Sardine aims to lead the charge in proactive fraud prevention.
In summary, the Treasury Prime and Sardine partnership signifies a forward-thinking approach to not only meet the complex regulatory landscape but also ensure that financial institutions operate securely as they expand their embedded banking solutions. As fintech continues to evolve, collaborations like these are essential in reinforcing trust and safeguarding the future of banking.

