Global: Cosegic Strengthens Financial Crime Expertise with Fintrail Acquisition

London-based compliance and regulatory advisory firm Cosegic has expanded its financial crime and regulatory expertise through the acquisition of Fintrail, a specialist consultancy focused on financial crime risk and compliance. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The acquisition significantly enhances Cosegic’s capabilities across financial crime risk management, regulatory compliance, and control framework design, with particular strength in banking, payments, fintech, and digital asset sectors. As part of the transaction, the entire Fintrail team will transition into Cosegic, increasing both the scale and technical depth of services available to clients.

The move comes as regulatory scrutiny intensifies globally, especially around anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF), and controls for emerging financial technologies. By integrating Fintrail’s specialist expertise, Cosegic positions itself to better support regulated firms navigating increasingly complex compliance and financial crime obligations.

Commenting on the acquisition, Ben Cook, CEO of Cosegic, said the deal aligns with the firm’s long-term strategy of investing in high-impact regulatory capabilities.

“This move makes sense for our clients, gives us an additional edge, and reinforces our commitment to investing in specialist expertise as regulatory expectations continue to rise,” he said.

The acquisition underscores a broader trend within the compliance and RegTech ecosystem, where firms are consolidating niche expertise to deliver more comprehensive, end-to-end solutions as financial crime risks evolve across traditional and digital financial services.