The AML Compliance Officer in a World of Heightened Risk

Alongside severe penalties and enforcement actions for money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions regime infractions, the role of the Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer (“AMLCO”), is becoming considerably more complex given the potential for immeasurable reputational damage. Funds and their fiduciaries should, therefore, be taking AML compliance extremely seriously and understand how critical the appointment of an AMLCO is.