Anti-Money Laundering in the Crypto Sector

Objective

The aim of this conference is to present the AML/CFT regulatory framework and elaborate on its implications for the crypto sector. Generalities and peculiarities of the AML compliance obligations will be explored, while giving practical insights into navigating the transformative EU AML regulatory landscape.

The use, potentials and risks connected to the use of AI in AML will be addressed respectively. Supervisors from European and national levels will exchange their supervisory practices and discuss challenges imminent to AML/CFT supervision in the crypto field. Thus, this event will provide participants with actionable intelligence on supervisory expectations and operational compliance frameworks.

Key topics

The EU architecture for crypto and AML: MICAR, AMLAR, AMLR, AMLD6, TFR
Distinguishing between MICA prudential requirements and AML compliance obligations
Core compliance obligations for issuers and CASP
Customer Due Diligence and risk assessment in the crypto space
Transaction monitoring and suspicious activity reporting in the crypto sector
Sanctions compliance and screening in crypto
AI in AML: use, potentials and risks
AML investigation and supervision in the crypto sector: FIUs, NAs and AMLA

Who should attend?

Compliance officers, MLROs, FCOs, risk managers, and customer due diligence professionals working in the financial industry, in particular in the crypto field
FIU officials, AML supervisors, and other EU and national civil servants dealing with AML/CFT, KYC and financial compliance matters, in particular in the crypto field
FinTech and business lawyers and legal/regulatory affairs professionals in the financial sector

Interactive Online Seminar

The online seminar will be hosted on the Zoom videoconferencing platform. You will be able to interact immediately and directly with our toplevel speakers and other participants. We will make the most of the technical tools available to deliver an intensive, interactive experience. The highest security settings will be applied to ensure that you can participate safely in this high-quality online seminar.