GDPR and AML

GDPR and AML: How Financial Firms Navigate Both Regulations

GDPR and AML obligations operate in parallel, not in conflict. Specific provisions in each framework govern their interaction, with legal bases under UK GDPR explicitly permitting personal data processing for KYC, monitoring, and SAR purposes.

Stages of Money Laundering

The 5 Stages of Money Laundering Compliance Officers Must Know

The traditional three-stage model — placement, layering, integration — is necessary but insufficient. Compliance officers must also understand the predicate offence and the concealment mechanisms operating throughout the entire laundering process