Investor Services
Operational AML & Compliance Services
Optimising operational processes while reducing regulatory risks
Operational AML & Compliance Services experts
Michel Iannone
Director, Member of the Management Committee
Mélanie Lionello
Senior Manager
Ana Berzoi
Senior Manager
Christina Zormpa
Senior Manager
Martina Medek
Senior Manager
Our AML/CFT solution
Arendt assist you in facing the many challenges entailed by AML/CFT obligations. We support in the prevention, detection of any ML/TF concerns or risks and at the same time enable businesses to also properly respond to any potential deficiency in this field, and, where necessary, to implement an adequate AML compliance program.
Transveral legal advice,
assistance and defence
Prevention
Ongoing Life Cycle
Response
End to end suite of AML/KYC & RC services
Our specialised AML & RC service offers you the expertise and support necessary to streamline your RC processes while mitigating regulatory risks. With our in-depth knowledge of Luxembourg’s regulations and extensive experience in the sector, we can guide you through the intricate compliance processes, enabling you to focus on your core activities.
AML / KYC as a Managed Service
Ensuring adequate due diligence measures at the entry into a business relationship, having up-to-date data and documentation and staying compliant vis-à-vis an ever-evolving regulatory landscape are key and continuous challenges that Investment Fund Managers, Investment Funds and Asset Service Providers need to address on top of their everyday activities. This concerns all relevant parties, such as investors, distributors, delegates and assets.
By combining our operational AML/KYC expertise with digital Investor Onboarding capabilities through our partnership with Fenergo, we can:
- Facilitate your investor onboarding experience
- Manage the initial and ongoing due diligence process of your investors, distributors, IFM counterparts and assets
- Perform screening and ensure that the level of risk assigned is accurate and the level of due diligence is adequate
- Provide you with the status of the process by granting you access to our digital solution
- Enable you to monitor the activities that you have outsourced to us on a continuous basis
Our experts
Michel Iannone
Director, Member of the Management Committee
Mélanie Lionello
Senior Manager
Our added-value
– In-depth knowledge of AML/CFT legal and regulatory requirements
– Multi-sector expertise at national & international level
– A dedicated team of experts
– Pragmatic approach & solutions
– Digital Onboarding platform powered by Fenergo
MLRO / RC Services
You are an Investment Fund supervised by the CSSF or under the regulatory authority of the AED and facing the challenge of finding the right RC.
We can assist you by acting as RC and enabling you to fulfil your obligations, including, but not limited to:
- Drafting and regular review of your AML/CFT policy
- Annual AML/CFT risk assessment of the company in accordance with CSSF & AED Circulars
- Periodic and ad-hoc written reports to the management / board of directors on specific matters
- Due diligence and monitoring of service providers and distributors as needed
- Registration with GoAML (FIU)
- Annual AML/CFT training for relevant persons at the company
- Summary report on RC’s activities and operations, at least once annually
- Serving as the central contact with the Luxembourg authorities for AML/CFT purposes
Our team has extensive expertise in both CSSF and AED supervised vehicles, enabling us to handle mandates across a wide range of entities.
Our experts
Insights
AML/CFT – Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism
Money laundering and terrorism financing are threats that require constant vigilance. Pressure and regulatory scrutiny are intensifying at both national and international level, with professionals increasingly facing complex global AML/CFT rules, including those stemming from targeted financial sanctions. This has led to a significant rise in supervisory action and regulatory expectations, creating an almost zero-tolerance environment.