Anti Money Laundering Compliance
Compliance Isn’t Optional.
It’s a Competitive Advantage.
Compliance Isn’t Optional. It’s a Competitive Advantage.
Financial crime isn’t just a legal liability but a direct threat to reputation, trust, and growth. In the UAE, regulators expect businesses to maintain systems that prevent money laundering, terrorism financing, and proliferation financing.
At AKW Consultants, we design compliance frameworks that don’t just “tick the box.” We help you grow responsibly, scale securely, and lead with integrity while staying fully aligned with UAE laws and international standards.
We help you navigate compliance with precision
so risk never slows you down.
We help you navigate compliance
with precision so risk never slows you down.
AML, CFT Compliance
Money laundering and terrorism financing thrive on weak systems. That’s why UAE regulators across banks, DNFBPs (real estate, gold, law firms, accountants), and virtual asset providers demand risk-based controls, ongoing monitoring, and timely reporting.
We build audit-ready AML systems tailored to your sector, regulator, and growth stage. So when scrutiny rises, you’re already ahead.
Top Five AML, CFT Challenges
01
Outdated Risk Models
Static frameworks miss new criminal methods and customer behaviours.
02
Complex Ownership Structures
Hidden UBOs (ultimate beneficial owners) make KYC difficult.
03
Weak AML Systems
Poorly configured tools miss threats and waste resources on false positives.
04
Reporting & Documentation Gaps
Flawed STRs (Suspicious Transaction Reports) put you at inspection risk.
05
Inadequate Training
Flawed STRs (Suspicious Transaction Reports) put you at inspection risk.
HOW WE HELP
Our AML Solutions
Governance & AML Frameworks
- Policies, SOPs, and manuals aligned with UAE law & FATF standards
- Audit-ready documentation
- Outsourced MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer) services
Entity-Wide Risk Assesments
- Risk scoring across clients, products, and geographies
- Gap analysis against UAE National Risk Assessment (NRA)
- Recommendations for framework upgrades
Customer Due Diligence (CDD/EDD)
- Complete KYC process design
- Source of funds & beneficial ownership verification
- Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk clients
AML Technology & RegTech Advisory
- Implementation of UAE-compliant AML software
- Automated sanctions & PEP (politically exposed persons) screening
- Transaction monitoring & STR automation
Sanctions Compliance (TFS)
- Internal controls for sector/geography-specific sanctions
- Daily updated screening integration
Training & Capacity Building
- Practical training by sector & role
- Red flags, typologies, and regulator-facing preparation
Outsourced AML Compliance Function
- End-to-end compliance management
- goAML reporting support
- STR submission and inspection response
Why Businesses Choose AKW
Award-Winning Expertise
KYC Guru (2020), Best Compliance Team (2021), DMCC Rising Star (2025).
Recognized by Regulators
UAE Ministry of Economy AML Reviewer, UAE Good Delivery Gold Auditor
Global Reputation
Appointed by SEC (USA) for
gold compliance reviews
Deep Sector Knowledge
Banking, DPMS, fintech, crypto, oil & gas,
and real estate
Integrated RegTech Advisory
From software selection to hands-on configuration
Audit-Ready, Regulator-Tested
Proven delivery across CBUAE, FIU, MoE,
VARA, DFSA, and SCA inspections
Ready for a Framework That’s Built for Real-World Risk?
We don’t build paper frameworks. We build systems that stand up to regulator scrutiny and protect your business.