The fight against money laundering is more complex than ever. As regulatory requirements evolve and financial crime becomes more sophisticated, the role of the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) has become both more critical and demanding. This article outlines the essential requirements for MLROs and provides practical...
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Dangerous Knowledge Gaps: Why Boards and Managing Directors Must Now Catch Up with Fit & Proper
🚀 Many boards are lulled into a false sense of security.
Once accepted by BaFin as “fit & proper” – and that’s it? Unfortunately, no. With the new Circular 2025, BaFin is tightening the screws significantly....
Annual Report of the FIU 2024: What You Need to Know About Money Laundering, Crypto Risks, and New EU Regulations
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has published its 2024 Annual Report – and it’s full of insights.
If you are a compliance officer, money laundering reporting officer, or work in financial crime, you should read...
New Rules: What the Gambling Act, §11a, §23a FM-GwG and the Sanctions Act 2024 Demand from You Now
As part of implementing EU directives and FATF recommendations, Austria has enacted profound legal changes. With the FM-GwG Amendment Act 2024 and the new Sanctions Act 2024, the Gambling Act (GSpG) has also been comprehensively amended....