UiPath has acquired WorkFusion, a specialist in AI agents for financial-crime compliance, as part of its expansion into agentic automation for the banking sector.

The deal, which closed in UiPath’s first quarter of fiscal 2027, brings WorkFusion’s software capabilities in areas such as customer screening, anti-money-laundering checks, and know-your-customer investigations into UiPath’s fold.

According to Daniel Dines, CEO of UiPath, the acquisition aims to provide financial institutions with intelligent solutions to combat financial crimes and navigate compliance requirements.

UiPath has agreed to acquire WorkFusion, a specialist in AI agents for financial-crime compliance, as part of its expansion into the banking sector. The deal was closed in UiPath‘s first quarter of fiscal 2027, with financial terms not disclosed.

The acquisition brings WorkFusion‘s software capabilities to UiPath, focusing on automating repetitive and resource-intensive parts of compliance work. This includes customer screening, anti-money-laundering (AML) checks, and know-your-customer (KYC) investigations. According to UiPath CEO Daniel Dines, “Financial institutions need intelligent solutions to combat sophisticated financial crimes and navigate evolving compliance requirements.” The acquisition complements UiPath‘s existing automation capabilities, further enhancing its presence in the financial services sector.

The impact of this acquisition is expected to be significant, as UiPath deepens its push into the banking sector with enhanced agentic automation capabilities. With WorkFusion‘s software now part of UiPath‘s portfolio, the company is well-positioned to provide financial institutions with intelligent solutions to combat financial crimes and meet evolving compliance requirements. As the financial services sector continues to evolve, UiPath‘s expanded capabilities are likely to play a key role in shaping the industry’s future.