From VASPs to asset managers and private equity firms, financial institutions in the UAE are under regulatory pressure. Central Bank expectations, ESR requirements, and FATCA/FATF obligations demand precision, agility, and governance maturity.
Key Challenges
AML/CFT/CPF frameworks (KYC, EDD, STRs)
ESR, FATCA, and CRS reporting
Transfer pricing
and audit readiness
UBO registers and
cross-border structuring
Board governance
and risk oversight
How AKW Helps
We serve financial firms from DIFC to offshore jurisdictions, helping them align compliance, risk, and growth strategies through expert advisory.
AML Compliance
(Central Bank & VARA-aligned)
Transfer Pricing Documentation
FATCA/CRS
Compliance
ESR Assessment
& Reporting
Internal Audit
& Governance Frameworks
AML Compliance
(Central Bank & VARA-aligned)
Transfer Pricing Documentation
FATCA/CRS
Compliance
ESR Assessment
& Reporting
Internal Audit
& Governance Frameworks
Certifications & Recognitions
FTA-Aligned Tax Consultants
MoE-approved
Reviewer
Experience with CBUAE
& FSRA-facing advisory
Recognized by UAE Regulators for financial services compliance
Why Choose AKW
Ex-Big Four Compliance
and Audit Professionals
AML, Tax, Governance & Audit
under One Roof
Regulator-facing Experience in
DIFC, ADGM, and FSRA