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Simon is the UK Country Manager for First AML. Simon is responsible for First AML UK's overall market strategy and his key focus is ensuring that the company is the go-to customer onboarding solution in the UK.

First AML streamlines Anti-Money Laundering compliance through its online identity verification system that can be completed by individuals anywhere in the world on their smart device. Its end-to-end Customer Due Diligence platform is used by financial service providers, lawyers, accountants and real-estate agents, providing them complete visibility and management oversight on the go.

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The c-suite confidence crisis: why anti-money laundering needs to be a boardroom issue

When you think of money laundering, you may picture an underworld of hidden criminals doing dark deeds. You may also think of the real world consequences, which can result in the exploitation of vulnerable people across the globe. Clearly, our collective goal needs to be disrupting the flow of dirty money wherever possible. With such high stakes, ...

22 May 2024 Financial Services Regulation

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Hidden value: how to uncover the dark origins behind unusual wealth types

Unusual wealth types provide criminals with an avenue for money laundering. Cryptocurrencies, artwork and luxury goods all have properties which make them the perfect vehicle for hiding the true origins of criminal profits. With these assets hard to value, trace and verify, how can compliance officers spot illegal activity? And what should they ...

07 August 2023

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What does the EU UBO register access removal mean for compliance?

The EU UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner) register is a central database that contains information about the beneficial owners of companies and other legal entities within the European Union. It is designed to increase transparency and combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes. Recently, there have been some changes to...

09 May 2023

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