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Swen Scholtyssek / »The increasing importance of compliance« / HANSA-Forum 2018

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Anti-Money-Laundering<br />

Why is it important?<br />

— AML/CTF Anti-Money Laundering / Counter Terrorism Financing<br />

— New regulation: 6th Anti Money Laundering Directive<br />

— Customer screening required on payments from 10.000 €<br />

— It is not sufficient to depend on bank-side screenings<br />

— Applicable to companies trading in goods<br />

— Severe penalties and fines<br />

— Reputational damage<br />

— management board is also liable<br />

How can it be ensured?<br />

— Know your customer : Screening necessary<br />

— You must have a Compliance Management System<br />

— Do not underestimate reputation risk<br />

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