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Anti-money laundering services

Money laundering and financing of terrorism risks can have a detrimental effect on your business and personal reputation. To protect against these threats, your firm is required to perform anti-money laundering (‘AML’) and know-your-customer (‘KYC’) checks. Robust customer due diligence (‘CDD’) is a crucial element of an overall risk management framework that can effectively mitigate these risks.

At IQ-EQ, we understand the growing impact of AML compliance and AML regulations globally, which directly affect your firm during the asset or deal selection and onboarding process. We recognise the importance of assisting you in meeting these obligations and offer our expertise in developing and integrating effective AML practices in accordance with jurisdictional regulations and industry best practices. We stay up to date with the latest regulatory and enforcement trends, and our team of compliance professionals is here to address your queries and assist with any issues highlighted by prospective investors.

Development and integration of AML practices

We seek to understand each Firm we partner with so that we can effectively assist you in the development and integration of AML practices in line with jurisdictional regulations and industry best practices while keeping pace with the latest regulatory and enforcement trends.

  • Risk based approach
  • Responsiveness to regulatory updates
  • Assistance in the implementation of new compliance processes
  • Key management information

Services provided:

  • Investment KYC reviews
    Specialist knowledge, using a risk-based approach to complete reviews in an efficient and timely manner to meet tight deadlines.
  • Inbound KYC requests
    Effective management of inbound KYC requests from third parties engaged through deal activity.
  • Politically Exposed Person (PEP), sanctions and adverse media screening
    We tailor the results of any searches to fit your screening requirements and risk appetite, reducing the number of false positive results.
  • AML document and infrastructure updates
    e.g.  AML Policies, Financial Crime Risk Assessments, KYC Checklists
    This allows us to assist you with the management and mitigation of any risks identified in an efficient, compliant manner.
  • Training
    – E-learning modules
    – Bespoke AML training (In-person or remote)
  • One dedicated team
  • Unrivalled technical expertise
  • Committed service delivery

With extensive experience in AML services, we specialise in working with a lean workforce, providing deal and legal teams with seamless support in a time-efficient manner.

Our team possesses enhanced industry experience and in-depth knowledge of peer group practice specifically in AML, allowing us to effectively assist you with your regulatory obligations in this area.

Contact us today to find out how we can help your business thrive.

AML FAQs

What is AML and why is it important?

Anti-money laundering (AML) encompasses the laws, regulations, and processes designed to combat financial crimes by preventing money laundering activities. AML measures are crucial because they safeguard your business and the broader financial sector against the threats posed by financial crimes, ensuring integrity and stability.

What are the key objectives of AML regulations?

The primary objectives of AML regulations are to help detect and report suspicious activities, including underlying offences leading to money laundering and terrorist financing, such as securities fraud and market manipulation. These regulations are essential for maintaining a transparent and secure financial environment.

Working with IQ-EQ has been seamless – you and your team understand our business, advise us appropriately, and handle your side of our collective partnership so that we can focus on making good investment decisions. Evan Gibson SVP, Merchants Capital

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