Author Archives: AJITH ABRAHAM, CAMS

An Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance Department is a vital component of any financial institution or regulated business, tasked with safeguarding against financial crime. This department plays a crucial role in preventing money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illicit activities. The below are the critical Roles and Responsibilities of AML Compliance Department. Key Roles and Responsibilities 1. Developing and Implementing a Robust

Senior management plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effectiveness of an organization’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CFT) framework. This guide delves into the Role of Senior Management in UAE AML/CFT Framework, key governance and responsibilities in implementing and overseeing AML/CFT compliance. Governance and Oversight Key Roles and Responsibilities By effectively fulfilling these governance, roles, and responsibilities, senior management

Money laundering is a financial crime that involves the processing of illicitly obtained funds to make them appear legal or ‘clean’. This process allows criminals to disguise the original ownership and control of the proceeds of criminal conduct by making such proceeds appear to have come from a legitimate source. Money laundering usually involves three stages: Placement, Layering, and Integration. 1.