bankers' almanac (reed business information)

Originally established in 1845 and formerly part of Reed Business Information, Bankers' Almanac is a premier global data source for financial institutions. It was later acquired by Accuity, which in turn became part of LexisNexis Risk Solutions (a division of RELX Group). The service provides a comprehensive database of financial institutions worldwide, offering crucial reference data such as SWIFT/BICs, national clearing codes, and correspondent banking details. Its primary mission is to help banks, financial institutions, and corporations facilitate efficient and accurate cross-border and domestic payments, as well as conduct thorough know-your-customer (KYC) and counterparty due diligence to mitigate financial crime risk.