“Any person who, on a permanent or temporary basis, collects, analyzes, transmits or exploits information of interest to national or public security, on behalf of a State or an authorized organization.” Admit it: it sounds like the job description of a modern compliance officer. Every day, compliance teams at banks, funds, research institutes and trust […]
AML: the compliance officer, an unsuspecting intelligence agent Read More »
The AMLA is officially on the march. As of July 1, 2025, the Frankfurt-based European Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism Authority has begun its mission with a blunt message: crypto-asset exchange platforms will have to integrate AML/CFT experts at their highest level of governance. For industry players, this is a turning point
Crypto-assets: compliance on the board of directors Read More »
It’s discreet, but central. Quiet, but formidably strategic. The Luxembourg compliance officer long ago swapped his austere image of “internal controller” for that of a key player in the stability of the country, whose financial solidity depends as much on its tax system as its reputation for compliance. Behind every transaction, every client onboarding, every
The Compliance Officer, discreet sentinel of a financial center under pressure Read More »
More than three decades after the fall of the Communist bloc, corruption remains a worrying reality in many Eastern European countries. Despite ongoing efforts to reform institutions, limit the power of oligarchies and enhance transparency, illicit practices persist, often reinforced by networks of interests combining political, economic and sometimes criminal powers. A succession of scandals
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Opening a bank account in Luxembourg has become a genuine challenge. Strict procedures, repeated requests, misunderstandings… Even solid and legitimate projects often face unexpected hurdles simply because they do not fully understand what banks expect.
At CMLaw, we support entrepreneurs, SMEs and investors confronted with these issues every day. We understand both the realities businesses face and the stringent obligations imposed on banks and their compliance officers. This dual perspective is what led us to create The Entrepreneur’s Guide 2025.
