Anti-Money Laundering: Enforcement and Regulation in the UAE and Gulf (Webinar)

The new anti-money laundering (AML) law of the UAE took effect at the end of October 2018. Containing features recommended by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the new law introduces subtle but important changes to the AML landscape in the UAE. DIFC Academy in partnership with LexisNexis Middle East and Pinsent Masons will host a training course on AML: Enforcement and Regulation in the UAE and Gulf.

During the course, the following will be covered:

• Rules and Regulations
• Importance of international cooperation to combat Money Laundering
• UAE Authorities’ efforts to prevent Money Laundering
• Significant Money Laundering cases in the UAE
• International and Local Banks’ obligations with respect to suspicious transactions
• UAE Central Bank Law

 

SPEAKER:

Thomas Bicknell

Partner | Pinsent Masons

Thomas Bicknell is a Partner in Pinsent Masons' Dubai office who specialises in Financial services and corporate insurance.