M26068 – AML Basics & Red Flags in CASPs (Crypto-Asset Service Providers) (Online)

Registration Time: 09:15
Session Time: 09:30 – 11:30 including a 15-minute break
Speaker: Dr Elizabeth Sammut Borg
Venue: Online Webinar

Participation Fees

MIA Members: €28.00 | Non-MIA Members: €50.00 | Retired Members: €15.00 | Students: €20.00
Group bookings for 3 or more participants available.

Background Information

The rapid growth of crypto-assets has brought increased regulatory scrutiny, placing Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) at the forefront of AML compliance efforts. A key development is the Travel Rule, which introduces new requirements around the collection and sharing of originator and beneficiary information in crypto transactions. This session provides a practical introduction to AML fundamentals within the crypto environment.

Topics Covered

– Overview of AML/CFT obligations applicable to CASPs
– Key financial crime risks in crypto-asset activities
– The Travel Rule: scope, requirements, and implementation challenges
– Common red flags in crypto-related transactions and relationships
– CDD and EDD in a crypto context
– Transaction monitoring considerations involving CASPs
– Practical case studies

Target Audience: Employees of CASPs, compliance and AML/CFT professionals, financial institutions/subject persons interacting with CASPs, and risk/fraud/onboarding teams.

Speaker: Dr Elizabeth Sammut Borg, lawyer and compliance specialist, MLRO and Compliance Officer.

CPE Competencies: 2 Core

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