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AML Risks in Related-Party Transactions: A UAE Accountant’s Perspective

AML Risks in Related-Party Transactions: A UAE Accountant’s Perspective

Related-party transactions are a normal part of business in the UAE. Group…

How Inaccurate Financial Records Increase AML Exposure in UAE Businesses

How Inaccurate Financial Records Increase AML Exposure in UAE Businesses

In the UAE’s increasingly enforcement-driven AML environment, inaccurate financial records are no…

AML Implications of Complex Group Structures in UAE Companies

AML Implications of Complex Group Structures in UAE Companies

As UAE businesses expand regionally and globally, complex group structures—with multiple subsidiaries,…

Link Between Weak Governance and AML Penalties in the UAE

Link Between Weak Governance and AML Penalties in the UAE

In the UAE’s evolving regulatory environment, AML penalties are increasingly linked to…

AML Training Effectiveness in the UAE: How Regulators Measure Awareness in 2025

AML Training Effectiveness in the UAE: How Regulators Measure Awareness…

AML training in the UAE has entered a new phase. In 2025,…

Management Oversight in AML Compliance: UAE Regulatory Expectations Explained

Management Oversight in AML Compliance: UAE Regulatory Expectations Explained

In 2025, AML compliance in the UAE is no longer viewed as…

Building an AML Compliance Culture in UAE Organizations: 2025 Best Practices

Building an AML Compliance Culture in UAE Organizations: 2025 Best…

AML compliance in the UAE has evolved beyond policies, manuals, and checklists.…

AML Accountability in UAE Companies: Roles of Directors, Partners & Finance Teams

AML Accountability in UAE Companies: Roles of Directors, Partners &…

AML compliance in the UAE has entered a new phase. In 2025,…

UAE VAT Designated Zones Explained: A Practical Compliance Guide

UAE VAT Designated Zones Explained: A Practical Compliance Guide

Understanding VAT treatment in UAE Designated Zones is one of the most…

UAE Businesses May Face AED 5,000 Fines for E-Invoicing Non-Compliance

UAE Businesses May Face AED 5,000 Fines for E-Invoicing Non-Compliance

The UAE is moving rapidly toward a fully digitised tax and invoicing…

Internal AML Reporting Lines in UAE Companies: What Regulators Expect

Internal AML Reporting Lines in UAE Companies: What Regulators Expect

As AML enforcement in the UAE becomes more outcome-driven, internal AML reporting…

Outsourced AML Officer Model in the UAE: When and Why It Makes Sense in 2025

Outsourced AML Officer Model in the UAE: When and Why…

As AML regulations in the UAE continue to mature, appointing an AML…

AML Policy Documentation Standards in the UAE: 2025 Expectations

AML Policy Documentation Standards in the UAE: 2025 Expectations

As the UAE continues to strengthen its position as a transparent and…

Why DNFBPs in the UAE Face Higher AML Scrutiny in 2025

Why DNFBPs in the UAE Face Higher AML Scrutiny in…

The UAE has significantly strengthened its anti-money laundering (AML) framework over the…

ICV Certification in the UAE: Everything Businesses Need to Know (2025 Guide)

ICV Certification in the UAE: Everything Businesses Need to Know…

As the UAE continues to strengthen its national economic agenda, In-Country Value…

AML Compliance Challenges for Professional Service Firms in the UAE (2025 Insights)

AML Compliance Challenges for Professional Service Firms in the UAE…

As the UAE strengthens its position as a global financial and business…

AML Control Failures in UAE Companies: Common Gaps Found During Reviews

AML Control Failures in UAE Companies: Common Gaps Found During…

As UAE regulators intensify their oversight in 2025, AML control failures have…

FTA Decision No. 8 of 2025: Key Compliance Timelines for UAE Investors

FTA Decision No. 8 of 2025: Key Compliance Timelines for…

The UAE tax framework continues to mature in 2025, with the Federal…

Periodic AML Reviews in UAE: How Often Businesses Should Reassess Risk in 2025

Periodic AML Reviews in UAE: How Often Businesses Should Reassess…

As AML enforcement in the UAE becomes more outcomes-focused, periodic AML reviews…

Customer Risk Scoring Models in UAE AML: Best Practices for 2025

Customer Risk Scoring Models in UAE AML: Best Practices for…

As the UAE continues to raise the bar on anti-money laundering (AML)…