Geplante Verschärfung der geldwäscherechtlichen Pflichten: Transparenzregister und Identifizierung wirtschaftlich Berechtigter 1. Kernänderung im Koalitionsvertrag Der Koalitionsvertrag sieht ein Transaktionsverbot für Rechtsgeschäfte über 10.000 € vor, wenn ein oder mehrere wirtschaftlich Berechtigte einer juristischen Person nicht...
Next Level AML: Strategies for Money Laundering Officers in the Digital Age The fight against money laundering is entering a new era. As digital transformation accelerates, regulatory requirements tighten, and financial crime becomes ever more sophisticated, Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLROs) face unprecedented challenges—and...
Compliance as a Shield: Why You as a Leader Must Act Now 1. The Liability Situation Has Fundamentally Changed Anyone in a position of responsibility today is under heightened scrutiny. Not only from regulatory authorities but also from legislators. With the “Crime and Policing Bill 2025”, the UK is taking a drastic step:...
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...