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The 3 C’s of AML program remediation
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At a recent panel hosted by Grant Thornton UAE, “The 3 C’s of successful AML program remediation”, I had the privilege to moderate and explore with fellow panellists how LFIs can rise to the challenge with strategic intent and operational precision. The discussion brought together regulatory veterans, banking executives, and remediation experts to explore what truly drives success in AML compliance program remediation. The consensus? It’s not just about fixing what’s broken. It’s about building something better—with competence, clarity, and collaboration as the foundational elements. Read the full article to learn more:
Alexandra Will
Alexandra Will
| 4 min read | 10 Jul 2025
Consumer protection and market conduct series (Part 3 of 3)
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This second installment in our three-part series examines the crucial impact of effective complaints handling on Licensed Financial Institutions (LFIs). We aim to provide valuable insights into conduct risk management and how LFIs can strengthen their control frameworks to meet the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE)’s Consumer Protection Regulation and Standards. GT UAE offers expertise in navigating the evolving regulatory landscape and the complexities of maintaining ethical standards while addressing consumer protection and market conduct risks.
2 min read | 08 Jul 2025
Tax Alert – UAE Ministry of Finance Issues Guidance on Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP)
TAX Tax Alert – UAE Ministry of Finance Issues Guidance on Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP)
The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) recently issued guidance on Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) to inform taxpayers about its purpose, the circumstances under which it can be applied, the required documentation for submitting a MAP request, and the procedural steps involved.
5 min read | 03 Jul 2025
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