AML challenges between banks and asset management – obligations, practice, and perspectives

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 event is hosted by Hengeler Mueller, one of Germany’s leading commercial law firms.

Topics of this event

Under the main theme “AML challenges between banks and asset management,” key questions will be discussed:

• KYC under pressure: challenges in customer due diligence in practice
• Risk management in a field of tension: supervisory expectations vs. operational implementation
• EU AML Regulation in focus: concrete implications for banks and asset managers

What can participants expect?

Who will be joining us this time?

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

Dr. Christian Schmies

Attorney | Partner, M.A. (SAIS) – Hengeler Mueller

Dr. Christian Schmies is an attorney and partner in the Frankfurt office of Hengeler Mueller Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB. He primarily advises financial sector companies on regulatory and civil law matters and is a lecturer at Goethe University Frankfurt am Main.

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.

Anna Issel

Chief Compliance Officer – Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW)

Anna Issel has been Chief Compliance Officer of Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW) since April 1, 2024. In this role, she leads Group Compliance and oversees adherence to regulatory standards and ethical practices within the bank.

Additional speakers will be announced shortly

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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.