Global financial crime prevention firm Tookitaki has opened a satellite office at Ayala Triangle Tower One in Makati City, strengthening its presence in the Philippines as it expands across Southeast Asia.
The launch event was attended by representatives from the local fintech and compliance sector, including GCash, Maya, PayMongo, and GoTyme.
The company said the move to a dedicated office follows a year of operating from a shared workspace while building partnerships in the country.
The Makati office is expected to support the expansion of its local team and improve engagement with Philippine financial institutions.
Abhishek Chatterjee, founder and CEO of Tookitaki, said financial crime threats are becoming more complex, requiring more advanced tools.
“Financial crime is becoming more sophisticated, requiring institutions to adopt intelligent and collaborative technologies to stay ahead,” Chatterjee said.
“Tookitaki’s AI-driven solutions and federated approach to fighting financial crime enable financial institutions to detect complex fraud patterns, uncover hidden risks, and strengthen AML compliance. Our presence in Manila allows us to bring these capabilities closer to Philippine financial institutions and support their continued growth.”
Jeeta Bandopadhyay, co-founder and COO, said the Manila office would allow the company to work more closely with clients and partners in the region.
“Establishing our Manila office allows us to work even more closely with our clients and partners in the Philippines and throughout Southeast Asia. By strengthening our local presence, we can collaborate more effectively, respond more quickly to client needs, and continue providing exceptional service as institutions navigate an increasingly complex financial crime landscape,” she said.
Tookitaki president Isabel Ridad described the Philippines as a key market in the company’s regional strategy.
“The Philippines is one of the most dynamic fintech markets in Southeast Asia and plays an increasingly important role in the region’s digital financial ecosystem,” Ridad said.
“Establishing a stronger presence here reflects Tookitaki’s long-term commitment to supporting financial institutions as they navigate evolving financial crime risks. At the same time, we see tremendous potential in the country’s talent pool, and we are proud to invest in Filipino professionals who will help drive innovation and strengthen the global fight against financial crime.”
Tookitaki provides anti-money laundering and fraud detection technology to banks and fintech firms across Asia.
In the Philippines, it works with platforms such as GCash, Maya, and PayMongo, helping monitor digital transactions and detect fraud and illicit financial activity.
