AML outsourcing – leveraging opportunities, managing risks

AML TALKS is a free lecture and networking series presented by Regpit, focusing on AML, financial crime, and the implementation of compliance requirements.

Several times a year, AML TALKS brings together leading experts from law firms, companies, supervisory authorities, and the RegTech industry on one stage – delivering in-depth insights, practice-oriented discussions, and meaningful exchange.

The host of this event is the internationally renowned and multidisciplinary law firm and consulting company Baker Tilly.

Key topics of the event

Under the main theme “AML outsourcing – leveraging opportunities, managing risks,” key issues will be discussed:

• Outsourcing framework: Which AML processes may be outsourced – today and in the future?
• EU AML Regulation: Requirements for outsourcing models
• Responsibility remains: Governance, control, and liability risks in outsourcing

What can participants expect?

Who will be joining us this time?

High-caliber speakers from law, regulation, and technology.

Michael Esser

Partner, auditor and tax adviser, Baker Tilly Germany

Michael Esser is a partner at Baker Tilly, as well as an auditor and tax adviser. He advises and audits companies across various sectors, including real estate, retail, manufacturing and services.

Daniel Boms, M.Sc.

Director | FS IT-Advisory – Baker Tilly Germany

Daniel Boms is a Director in the Financial Services IT Advisory team at Baker Tilly Germany in Hamburg. As a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), he specializes in IT compliance, IT audits, BAIT, IT controls, and outsourcing management for banks and financial institutions.

Prof. Dr. Christoph Wronka, LL.M.

Professor of International Business – SRH University of Applied Sciences

Christoph Wronka is Professor of International Business Administration at SRH University in Hamburg. Alongside his academic work, he has many years of experience in auditing and advising financial institutions at an international audit firm. His professional focus is on regulatory issues in the financial sector, particularly anti-money laundering, on which he publishes regularly.

Alexander Schmidt

Head of Compliance, Data Protection Officer, Outsourcing Officer – DARAG Deutschland AG

Alexander Schmidt is a compliance and data protection expert with many years of experience in regulated corporate environments. As Head of Compliance, Data Protection Officer and Outsourcing Officer at DARAG Deutschland AG, he is responsible for the strategic direction and management of key governance and control functions. His focus lies on compliance, data protection and the legally compliant, sustainable implementation of regulatory requirements.

Dr. Jacob Wende

CEO – Regpit

Dr. Jacob Wende is an expert in anti-money laundering and regulatory compliance. He is the founder and CEO of Regpit, a RegTech company specializing in AML compliance and sanctions management. The qualified lawyer also serves as editor-in-chief of the professional journal “Geldwäsche & Recht” (GWuR) and is a contributing author to the commentary on the German Money Laundering Act published by Deutscher Fachverlag.

Who is the event for?

AML TALKS are aimed at:

• Compliance Officers
• MLROs (Money Laundering Reporting Officers)
• Members of AML, AFC, and compliance teams
• Representatives of supervisory authorities
• Partners and staff from law firms
• Tech leads and decision-makers from regulated companies

In short: for everyone who wants to shape AML compliance strategically and proactively engage with regulatory developments.