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European regulator EBA's new AML rules place a strong emphasis on transparency in ownership structures. Especially companies with complex or international structures are more likely to receive additional questions from banks as a result. Without clear insight into these structures, delays in KYC processes are almost inevitable. Timely investment in overview and control helps prevent delays and ensures that you meet the stricter requirements.

Think checking the UBO once is enough? That's a misconception. UBOs can change at any time, often without you even realizing it. If you miss those changes, you run the risk of sanctions, reputational damage or involvement in financial crime. Active UBO monitoring helps you spot risks early and protect your organization from unexpected consequences.

The arrival of the European AMLA calls for a future-proof anti-money laundering policy. This blog provides a practical four-step plan to strengthen your AML framework: map out your current processes, centralize UBO and PEP profiles, automate risk classification, and ensure continuous improvement.

Europol's latest report reveals how criminal networks are increasingly using advanced digital techniques and legal business structures. Discover how businesses can protect themselves by utilizing risk management, data analysis, and UBO monitoring to counter this growing threat.

The AML7 directive is not yet official, but the EU has proposed seven amendments to the AML6, including a central AMLA, uniform AML/KYC rules, stricter crypto rules, and a ban on anonymous crypto wallets and cash purchases over 10,000 euros.

With the advent of social media and 24/7 news coverage, companies are increasingly under a magnifying glass. A poor reputation can lead to significant losses. Fortunately, as a company, there's much you can do to prevent this.

Building lasting business relationships with other companies requires a thorough investigation of their reliability. But this research is often time-consuming. How do you make this research easier?

International research and international cooperation always come with a certain amount of risk, but as a university you want to do everything you can to ensure your knowledge security. Being more proactive about compliance is recommended by the VSNU, but how do you go about it?