The beneficial owner in the AML context – review, obligations, 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 host of this event is Schalast Law | Tax, one of the leading law firms in Germany with affiliated notaries.

Topics of this event

Under the main theme “The beneficial owner in the AML context – review, obligations, perspectives,” key issues will be discussed:

• Complexity of identification: Legal and practical hurdles today
• New standards through the EU AML Regulation: Stricter requirements for verification
• Edge cases and risks: Typical problem scenarios in practice

What can participants expect?

Who will be joining us this time?

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

Patrick-Lukas Mamok

Attorney & Counsel – Schalast Law | Tax

Patrick-Lukas Mamok is an attorney at Schalast. In his legal practice, he primarily advises on corporate law and M&A. He also supports the notaries at Schalast’s Frankfurt notary office as a notary representative.

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.

Dr. Osman Saçarçelik

Global Head AML/CTF – Commerzbank AG

Dr. Osman Saçarçelik ist Global Head of Global Standards, Advisory & Governance AML/CTF und Syndikusrechtsanwalt bei der Commerzbank AG. Er verantwortet die Schriftlich Fixierte Ordnung im Bereich AML/CTF und KYC sowie Grundsatzfragen und berät alle Unternehmenseinheiten der Bank zu geldwäscherechtlichen Fragen.

Additional speakers will be announced shortly

Folow us on LinkedIn or subscribe to our Newsletter.

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.