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Why Data Consistency Is a Core AML Requirement in the UAE

Why Data Consistency Is a Core AML Requirement in the…

In the UAE’s evolving Anti-Money Laundering environment, compliance is no longer judged…

When Senior Management Can Be Held Liable for AML Failures

When Senior Management Can Be Held Liable for AML Failures

In the UAE’s strengthened Anti-Money Laundering framework, accountability no longer stops at…

Board-Level AML Reporting: What Information Must Be Escalated

Board-Level AML Reporting: What Information Must Be Escalated

In the UAE’s increasingly robust Anti-Money Laundering framework, AML oversight is no…

Tone at the Top: Why UAE Regulators Care About AML Culture

Tone at the Top: Why UAE Regulators Care About AML…

In the UAE’s evolving Anti-Money Laundering environment, regulators are no longer satisfied…

Optimizing Periodic Customer Reviews Through eKYC and Automation

Optimizing Periodic Customer Reviews Through eKYC and Automation

Periodic customer reviews are no longer a routine administrative task. In the…

AML as a Management Responsibility — Not a Compliance Checkbox

AML as a Management Responsibility — Not a Compliance Checkbox

In the UAE’s evolving regulatory environment, Anti-Money Laundering compliance is no longer…

FTA Launches “Labaih” Initiative to Simplify Tax Procedures for Senior Citizens in the UAE

FTA Launches “Labaih” Initiative to Simplify Tax Procedures for Senior…

The UAE continues to enhance its tax administration framework with a strong…

Step-by-Step Guide to Filing a Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Report (DPMSR) in the UAE

Step-by-Step Guide to Filing a Dealers in Precious Metals and…

Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones (DPMS) operate in one of the…

How to Prepare Strong and Compliant MLRO Reports Under UAE AML Regulations

How to Prepare Strong and Compliant MLRO Reports Under UAE…

In the UAE’s evolving Anti-Money Laundering landscape, the role of the Money…

The Rise of Digital Payments in the UAE: What Businesses Need to Understand

The Rise of Digital Payments in the UAE: What Businesses…

The UAE has rapidly become one of the most advanced digital payment…

How Leadership Behavior Impacts AML Compliance Outcomes in the UAE

How Leadership Behavior Impacts AML Compliance Outcomes in the UAE

In the UAE’s increasingly robust Anti-Money Laundering framework, regulators are paying close…

Why Infrequent Risk Assessments Are a Major AML Weakness

Why Infrequent Risk Assessments Are a Major AML Weakness

In the UAE’s increasingly mature Anti-Money Laundering environment, regulators have made it…

AML Risk Ownership: Who Is Accountable Inside UAE Organizations

AML Risk Ownership: Who Is Accountable Inside UAE Organizations

In the UAE’s strengthened Anti-Money Laundering framework, one of the most common…

How Risk Appetite Statements Affect AML Compliance in UAE Companies

How Risk Appetite Statements Affect AML Compliance in UAE Companies

In the UAE’s evolving Anti-Money Laundering landscape, regulators increasingly expect businesses to…

Preparing Strong MLRO Reports Under UAE AML Regulations

Preparing Strong MLRO Reports Under UAE AML Regulations

In the UAE’s rapidly maturing Anti-Money Laundering framework, the role of the…

Reassessing Client Risk: When UAE Businesses Must Reclassify Customers

Reassessing Client Risk: When UAE Businesses Must Reclassify Customers

In the UAE’s evolving Anti-Money Laundering environment, client risk classification is no…

Why One-Size AML Programs No Longer Work in the UAE

Why One-Size AML Programs No Longer Work in the UAE

The UAE’s Anti-Money Laundering landscape has changed fundamentally over the last few…

AML Obligations When Acting as a Third-Party Service Provider in the UAE

AML Obligations When Acting as a Third-Party Service Provider in…

In the UAE’s current regulatory landscape, acting as a third-party service provider…

Why Legacy Client Portfolios Create AML Vulnerabilities

Why Legacy Client Portfolios Create AML Vulnerabilities

As UAE regulators continue to tighten Anti-Money Laundering (AML) supervision, many audit,…

Managing Client Onboarding Risks Under UAE AML Rules

Managing Client Onboarding Risks Under UAE AML Rules

In the UAE’s evolving regulatory environment, client onboarding has become one of…