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AML Terms

Comprehensive UAE AML/CFT glossary with clear definitions under FDL 10/2025 & CR 134/2025. For financial institutions, DNFBPs & VASPs.
Learn what customer due diligence (CDD) means under UAE AML law, when it applies, what it requires, and penalties for non-compliance.
When to apply Simplified Due Diligence (SDD) in UAE. Conditions and requirements under CR 134/2025 Art. 13 for low-risk customers explained.
How boards and senior management should govern the risk of renovation cost manipulation in the UAE real estate sector, including three lines, liability, and reporting.
Board governance of AI AML compliance in the UAE: explainability requirements, three lines of defence with AI, liability and National Strategy alignment.
How boards, CFOs, and heads of risk govern offshore transfer AML risk in the UAE. Country risk governance, correspondent banking oversight, and penalty exposure under FDL 10/2025.
How boards, CEOs, and senior risk leaders should govern AML risk in commercial gaming operations in the UAE. Governance frameworks, GCGRA oversight, and penalty exposure explained.
How boards and senior decision-makers govern the UAE Local Terrorist List and TFS compliance. Accountability, three lines of defence, and penalty exposure under FDL 10/2025.
UAE local terrorist list under CR 74/2020. Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS) obligations for regulated entities and EOCN guidance explained.
How boards and senior management own AML risk for business bank accounts in the UAE. Governance frameworks, three lines of defence, and penalty exposure explained.
How boards and senior leadership govern common offences AML risk in the UAE. Enterprise-wide risk assessment, three lines of defence, and accountability under FDL 10/2025.
Discover why beneficial ownership manipulation is more than a compliance issue. Learn how boards and senior leaders can strengthen governance and mitigate AML-related risks.
Explore the risks of bribery, common warning signs, and the governance, due diligence, and compliance measures that help protect organisations.