Tookitaki, a global leader in financial crime prevention technology, has opened a satellite office at Ayala Triangle Tower One in Makati City, marking a significant step in its Southeast Asia expansion. The launch brought together leaders from the financial crime and compliance community, including clients, partners, and industry stakeholders such as GCash, Maya, PayMongo, GoTyme, and other players in the Philippines’ rapidly growing fintech ecosystem.
The opening of the Manila office highlights Tookitaki’s long-term commitment to the Philippine market. Over the past year, the company operated from a shared workspace while developing its local presence and strengthening partnerships throughout the region. Moving to a dedicated office is expected to help grow its local team, enhance engagement with financial institutions, and offer more on-the-ground support.
Highlighting the increasing complexity of financial crime and the need for more advanced technology to combat it, Abhishek Chatterjee, Founder and CEO of Tookitaki, stated: “Financial crime is becoming more sophisticated, requiring institutions to adopt intelligent and collaborative technologies to stay ahead. 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.”
Meanwhile, Jeeta Bandopadhyay, Tookitaki Co-founder and COO, emphasized the importance of closer collaboration 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 explained.
Isabel Ridad, President of Tookitaki, underscored the strategic importance of the Philippines in the company’s regional expansion. “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.
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.” Ridad said.
Today, Tookitaki supports leading banks and fintech platforms across Asia, including key partners in the Philippines such as GCash, Maya, and PayMongo. Through these collaborations, Tookitaki’s technology helps monitor a significant share of daily digital transactions in the country, enabling financial institutions to detect fraud patterns, uncover mule networks, and strengthen anti-money laundering defenses at scale.
