Hawk Recognized Among 2026 RiskTech100® Leaders by Chartis

Hawk, the leading provider of AI-powered anti-financial crime technology, today announced it has been named to the Chartis RiskTech100® 2026, the most comprehensive independent study of the world’s major risk technology providers.  

Hawk’s recognition on this year’s list underscores the impact of its AI-driven approach to redefining how financial institutions fight financial crime and mitigate risk. 

Wolfgang Berner, Chief Product Officer at Hawk, said: “Financial institutions have reached a point where compliance platforms cannot function effectively without AI. Hawk’s AI-native approach delivers results by combining explainability and model governance with seamless integration into our customers’ operations and model validation processes. This recognition by Chartis reflects both the impact of our technology today and the direction the entire industry is moving when it comes to risk and compliance.” 

Published annually, the RiskTech100® report assesses vendors across six categories — functionality, core technology, strategy, customer satisfaction, market presence, and innovation — and outlines the top 100 players defining the future of risk technology worldwide.  

Phil Mackenzie, Senior Research Principal at Chartis Research, added: “By placing a strong AI strategy at the heart of its offering, Hawk is well positioned to serve financial institutions in a sector that prioritizes speed and strong analytics, a fact reflected in its entry into the RiskTech100 this year.” 

Read more about Hawk’s AI solutions here.