Firms operating in the DIFC and ADGM must maintain robust anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist (CTF) frameworks that reflect their business model and risk profile. We help firms design, implement, and maintain effective financial crime controls that meet regulatory expectations.
Our team brings deep experience across a range of sectors including asset management, insurance, advisory, corporate services and fintech.
How we help you
AML and CTF framework development
We design and enhance AML and CTF frameworks tailored to your business. This includes:
- AML and CTF policies and procedures
- Customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence processes
- Ongoing monitoring arrangements
- Sanctions screening procedures
- Escalation and reporting frameworks
Customer due diligence support
We assist with onboarding and periodic reviews. We support with:
- Reviewing CDD and EDD files
- Advising on complex client structures
- Assessing source of wealth and source of funds
- Supporting remediation of incomplete files
Transaction monitoring and screening
We review your monitoring systems and processes to ensure they are effective and proportionate to your business. This includes:
- Reviewing transaction monitoring alerts
- Assessing escalation and investigation procedures
- Reviewing sanctions screening processes
- Advising on system configuration and thresholds
AML audits and health checks
We conduct independent assessments of your AML framework. This includes:
- Reviewing policies, procedures, and controls
- Testing the effectiveness of monitoring arrangements
- Assessing governance and oversight
- Providing clear reports and recommendations
Suspicious activity reporting support
We help firms manage their suspicious activity reporting obligations. This includes:
- Assessing unusual activity
- Preparing internal reports
- Advising on external reporting obligations
- Supporting communication with the regulator
