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BENEFITS OF CERTIFICATION
Process and Expertise:
Engaging in a certification process under the AML 30001® standard
allows for:
• Continuously ensuring the relevance and effectiveness of the AML/CFT
measures in place
• Promoting and reinforcing awareness among financial institutions (FIs)
and designated non-financial businesses and professions (DNFBPs)
regarding:
- The critical importance of issues related to money laundering and
- terrorist financing within their immediate ecosystem and in the broader
- international environment
- The significance of the risks arising from deficiencies and gaps in
- implementing a comprehensive and effective system. The objective is
- to limit the regulated entity’s exposure to risk, thereby providing
- tangible protection against potential threats and hazards such as
- financial sanctions, reputational and economic damage, litigation, etc.
• Ensure the continuous improvement of the AML/CFT system by:
- Identifying weaknesses and addressing them through the implementation
- of appropriate action plans
- Consolidating the strengths
• Ensure that the AML/CFT system remains compliant with the latest
updates and recommendations of the standard, in alignment with
applicable international regulations
• Promote the evolution of best practices in AML/CFT governance
Communication Tool:
• The AML 30001® certification is a strong argument that reflects and
validates compliance with a set of AML/CFT requirements
• The use of the AML 30001® compliance marks is an indicator that direc-
tly contributes to the process of enhancing the entity's value and attrac-
tiveness
• Compliance with the AML 30001® standard demonstrates adherence to
principles of integrity and transparency
• Certification to the AML 30001® standard provides a reliable and
tangible benchmark for economic and financial operators, allowing
them to differentiate entities based on AML/CFT requirements