What began as a simple concept by a client evolved into Obliq. We recognised firms drowning in manual KYC, fragmented spreadsheets, and endless audit prep—and knew there had to be a better way.
Caleb Mcglew
Founder & CEO
About Us
We’re a product-led, remote-first fintech company on a mission to empower advisory teams worldwide. From boutique practices to global licensees, our platform scales with your compliance needs so you can focus on advising, not paperwork.
Our roadmap
What we've built and what's to come...
Q1 2024
Phase 1: Core Onboarding & Verification
Digital Client Onboarding Fully online KYC and static fact-find workflow—eliminates paper and cuts setup time to minutes.
Integrated Identity Verification Real-time ID checks via Stripe Identity (or equivalent), with instant status updates and automated follow-ups for pending or failed verifications.
Fact-Find (Static Questionnaire) One-time, configurable questionnaire to capture client details.
Q2 2024
Phase 2: Document & Client Management
Secure Document Management Encrypted storage and version control for SoAs, KYC documents, and compliance files. Multi-Firm Client Portal Single login for clients working with multiple advisory firms—view portfolios, compliance status, and pending tasks in one place. Team & Permission Management Role-based access controls (Adviser, Compliance Officer, Administrator, Read-Only) with granular permissions on records and documents.
Q3 2025
Phase 3: Automation & Branding
Workflow Automation (Reminders) Automated email and in-app reminders prompting investors to update documents or IDs.
Automated Reminders & Alerts Configurable notifications for expiring documents, overdue tasks, or changes in investor status.
Customisable Branding & White-Label Options Apply your firm’s logo, colour palette, and custom domain for a cohesive branded experience.
Q4 2025
Wave 1: Dynamic Client Assessment & Automation
Risk Profiling Engine Dynamic, multi-step questionnaires that adjust based on investor type (retail, sophisticated, wholesale), capturing risk tolerance, source-of-fund, and financial goals.
Conditional Workflows & Advanced Automation No-code “if-then” logic builder to automate complex tasks:Escalate overdue fact-finds to compliance officersRoute sophisticated-investor applications through the correct approval chainTrigger follow-up emails or SMS based on document status
Full Audit Trail & Activity Feeds Time-stamped logs of every action (uploads, edits, identity checks, user logins) so you’re always audit-ready and can trace “who did what, when.”
Compliance Monitoring & Audit Reporting One-click generation of ASIC-compliant reports (KYC completion, 708-status checks, audit logs) with scheduled exports (CSV/PDF) for regulators and licensees.
Q2 2025
Wave 3: Integrations & Enterprise Security
API-First Integrations Out-of-the-box connectors and REST endpoints for: Bank Accounts Equities and ETF's E-signature platforms (DocuSign) Messaging channels (Slack, Microsoft Teams) Plus custom integration points for bespoke tools.
Enterprise-Grade Security & Compliance Certifications SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 compliance End-to-end AES-256 encryption (at rest and in transit) with multi-region redundancy 99.9% uptime SLA, automated disaster recovery, and regular penetration testing
All-in-One
One Platform. End-to-End Compliance Clarity.
Bring client onboarding, KYC/AML checks, and audit reporting into one unified workspace automate workflows, maintain complete audit trails, and keep every stakeholder aligned.