A London based financial institution with global reach asked Lysis to perform a review of their AML governance framework.
Corporate, Wholesale and Investment Banking
Financial Crime Framework Review and Enhancement
Lysis deployed a team of AML and regulatory specialists to carry-out a review of the firm's governance framework relating to AML. They also reviewed all policies and procedures relating to AML, ABC and sanctions and reviewed and tested all operational processes and systems relating to AML including KYC and transaction monitoring. In addition, Lysis interviewed all key staff from executive management to operational staff in order to establish the level of understanding and cultural awareness around AML and compliance. They further tested the Three Lines of Defence model in the firm to review its effectiveness.
Our client wished to ensure that it had all UK regulatory requirements covered by policy, procedures and controls.
Our client wished to outsource the Client On-Boarding and AML Operations for its merchant acquiring business in Europe, replacing their current major global outsourcing partner.
Our client was applying for Payment Services permissions from the Central Bank of Ireland and required support in defining and documenting the Governance and Compliance framework.
