Yoono Expands AI Due Diligence to Crown Dependencies
Compliance teams at regulated firms in Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man gain a new local AI due diligence vendor.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in People
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Yoono, an AI-powered investigative intelligence company headquartered in St Peter Port, Guernsey, has appointed Ilan Davimes as country lead for the Crown Dependencies and strategic clients. Davimes will oversee business development across Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man, a remit relevant to firms in regulated financial and professional services in those jurisdictions.
Why it matters
The appointment places a commercial leader with financial services and technology experience in charge of expanding Yoono's due diligence and investigations platform across the Crown Dependencies. For operators in regulated industries in the Channel Islands and Isle of Man, it signals growing local vendor capacity for AI-assisted screening and investigation work.
Davimes brings more than 20 years of experience across financial services, technology and commercial leadership. Yoono launched commercially in 2026, and the source does not provide revenue, client or market-size comparators.
The players
Yoono
An AI-powered investigative intelligence company headquartered in St Peter Port, Guernsey, providing due diligence and investigation tools built on public-source analysis.
Ilan Davimes
A financial services and technology executive with more than 20 years of experience, formerly chief executive of Wozipo Capital and founder of Nali Solutions.
Makosi Audit and Tax LLP
An audit and tax advisory firm where Davimes previously held senior roles.
Wozipo Capital
A capital firm where Davimes previously served as chief executive.
The details
Yoono's platform analyses information from multiple public sources to support organisations conducting due diligence and investigations. Davimes will manage strategic relationships with international clients in regulated industries and develop business across Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. His prior roles include chief executive of Wozipo Capital, senior positions at Makosi Audit and Tax LLP, and founding Nali Solutions, a consultancy focused on operational leadership and AI implementation.
Timeline
2026: Yoono launches its AI-powered platform commercially.
November 8, 2026: Yoono announces Davimes's appointment.
Market Landscape
Public-source AI due diligence tools are being adopted by regulated financial services firms that must screen clients and counterparties. Yoono's expansion into the Crown Dependencies places a newly launched vendor into jurisdictions with concentrated international finance and strict compliance expectations.
Compliance and risk teams at firms in Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man may see more vendor outreach for AI-assisted due diligence tools. Operators evaluating such platforms should assess data sourcing and regulatory fit with qualified compliance advisers before committing.
The takeaway
Business leaders in regulated sectors should track whether AI public-source screening tools gain adoption among Crown Dependencies firms as local vendor capacity grows. Before adopting any such platform, review its data sources and compliance terms with a qualified adviser.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Bdaily Business News.
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