That was AML TALKS in Frankfurt
Topic: Current challenges from banks to asset managers: obligations, practice and perspectives
The speakers on site included:
Dr. Christian Schmies
Attorney | Partner, M.A. (SAIS)Hengeler Mueller
As host and partner at Hengeler Mueller’s Frankfurt office, Dr Christian Schmies opened the evening. Drawing on his many years of advisory experience for financial sector companies, he provided valuable insights into supervisory developments and the role of leading law firms in the AML environment.
Carsten Helm
Head of Fraud Prevention | EBA ClearingCarsten Helm gave the evening’s keynote on “Joint approaches to combating fraud and money laundering in the new regulatory environment”. With over 20 years of experience in traditional banking and FinTech, including previous roles at N26 and Commerzbank, he offered practical insights into why the close integration of both disciplines is crucial.
Anna Issel
Chief Compliance Officer | Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW)Anna Issel brought the perspective of one of Germany’s largest Landesbanks to the discussion. As Head of Group Compliance at LBBW, she shared insights into the operational implementation of regulatory standards and the challenges faced by compliance teams in the banking sector.
Daniel Volp, M.A.
Senior Public Prosecutor | Head of ZOKFrankfurt am Main Public Prosecutor General’s Office
As Head of the Central Office for Combating Organised Crime and Money Laundering (ZOK), Daniel Volp contributed the law enforcement perspective. His insights into the National Risk Assessment, FATF reviews and cooperation with the FIU made clear what obliged entities need to prepare for in practice.
Dr. Jacob Wende
CEO | RegpitDr Jacob Wende moderated the panel discussion and contributed the technological perspective as CEO of Regpit. His focus: how RegTech solutions support banks and asset managers in implementing new regulatory requirements and making compliance processes more efficient.
Hosted by Hengeler Mueller
We would like to sincerely thank all guests and speakers for the inspiring exchange and a successful evening at Hengeler Mueller in Frankfurt. Below, we have compiled a few impressions from the event for you.
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