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8 main compliance trends in 2025: speaker Kompra.kz

  • In 2024, AML/CFT legislation was actively supplemented with new standards.
  • A register of beneficial owners has been introduced, and regulatory reporting has been changed.
  • The requirements for the Money Laundering Reporting Officer have been strengthened in the AIFC.
  • In 2025, companies will have to further improve AML/CFT systems.
  • In 2024, fraud reached record levels.
  • Financial companies are implementing systems for monitoring suspicious transactions.
  • An increase in the number of dropper accounts for cashing out criminal funds.
  • The fight requires the cooperation of banks, regulators and law enforcement agencies.
  • Banking compliance remains difficult and can interfere with business.
  • Companies from the AIFC and other jurisdictions face difficulties when working with banks.
  • At the beginning of 2025, 6,000 drop cards with a turnover of 24 billion tenge were identified.
  • Strengthening the risk-based approach and training of employees is required.
  • Cryptocurrency platforms in Kazakhstan are growing, but require increased regulation.
  • Key tasks: tracking transactions, combating illegal transactions.
  • Compliance officers must learn new technologies and adapt to changes.
  • New products require flexibility, from digital assets to innovative solutions.
  • Data leaks have led to stricter legislation in Kazakhstan.
  • Companies are required to review their data storage and processing policies.
  • Access control, DPO implementation, cross–border transfer are key aspects.
  • The AIFC has a separate Data Protection Officer.
  • AML audit helps to identify vulnerabilities and reduce money laundering risks.
  • In Kazakhstan and the world, auditing is becoming a standard compliance practice.
  • An AML audit is required to work with counterparties from the EU and the USA.
  • Fines for AML/CFT violations remain among the largest in the world.
  • Kazakhstani companies are facing increasing complexity of sanctions checks.
  • Counterparty verification and standard mechanisms no longer work.
  • An analysis of the entire supply chain, including banks and logistics, is required.
  • Compliance officers should be prepared for new sanctions schemes.
  • The Compliance Hub brings together experts from Kazakhstan and other countries.
  • Key compliance forums and conferences will be supported in 2024.
  • The organization promotes knowledge sharing and the development of a compliance culture.
  • Specialists from different areas of compliance can join.
  • Compliance remains an important element of a sustainable business.
  • Important topics of the year: AI regulation, ESG factors, fight against corruption.
  • Companies must adapt and implement proactive strategies.
  • The year 2025 is the time not only to follow the changes, but also to shape them.

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