What is banking compliance and why is it important?

Banking compliance refers to the process and controls that banks put in place to ensure they adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards. It is crucial to manage legal risk, build trust with regulators, and maintain operational integrity.

Which regulations are applicable to banks in the UK?

In the UK, banks must comply with regulations such as the Financial Services and Markets Act, Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) rules, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulations, anti‐money laundering (AML) laws, and data protection requirements.

Do you assist with obtaining banking licences and regulatory authorisations?

Yes. ABM Global Compliance provides support throughout the process of obtaining banking licences and regulatory authorisations, including preparing documentation, liaising with regulators, and ensuring ongoing compliance.

What is involved in a banking compliance audit?

A banking compliance audit involves reviewing policies, systems, and practices to identify gaps in regulatory compliance; assessing risk exposure; and recommending corrective actions to ensure full compliance with applicable regulatory standards.

How can strategic compliance solutions help my bank?

Strategic compliance solutions help banks align their compliance frameworks with business goals, implement robust systems for risk mitigation, and stay ahead of regulatory changes to avoid fines and reputational damage.

How do you monitor changes in banking regulation?

ABM Global Compliance tracks regulatory updates from bodies such as the FCA, PRA, and other relevant international regulators and reviews internal policies accordingly; we also provide advisory services to adapt to new requirements quickly.

Is there ongoing support after compliance frameworks are set up?

Yes. We offer ongoing monitoring, periodic reviews, staff training, compliance reporting, and adjustments to your framework as regulations evolve.

How do I start working with ABM Global Compliance for banking services?

You can contact us via phone at +44 207 515 7080 or email info@abmglobalcompliance.com/fr. We begin with a discovery call to understand your needs, then propose a tailored compliance plan.

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Designing Comprehensive Compliance Frameworks for French Banks

ABM Global Compliance develops and implements robust, end-to-end compliance frameworks for French banking institutions, ensuring alignment with ACPR prudential rules, AMF conduct standards, and EU directives. Our frameworks cover governance, operational risk management, AML/CFT controls, credit risk policies, outsourcing compliance, and data protection under GDPR. We integrate automated monitoring and reporting tools for real-time risk assessment and scalable, resilient compliance systems.

AML/CFT Program Development & Reviews

We design and enhance AML/CFT programs in line with the French Monetary and Financial Code (Code Monétaire et Financier), ACPR and TRACFIN guidance, and FATF standards. Our services include customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), PEP and sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and suspicious transaction reporting (Déclaration de Soupçon) to TRACFIN. Independent reviews and gap analyses prepare banks for ACPR and TRACFIN inspections.

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Regulatory Licensing & Advisory for Banks

ABM assists with obtaining and maintaining banking licences under ACPR supervision, including authorisations for credit institutions, payment institutions, and electronic money institutions. For foreign banks entering the French market, we provide strategic advice on local licensing, EU passporting, and cross-border compliance.

Outsourced Compliance Functions

We offer outsourced roles such as Responsable de la Conformité et du Contrôle Interne (RCCI), Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), and Data Protection Officer (DPO), managing day-to-day compliance operations, TRACFIN reporting, and governance updates.

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Training and Capacity Building

ABM delivers training for compliance teams, operational staff, and executives on French and EU regulatory requirements, including AML/CFT, MiFID II conduct rules, ACPR outsourcing guidelines, and governance obligations.

Internal Audit & Regulatory Readiness Reviews

We conduct full-scope internal audits and mock regulatory inspections to assess compliance with French banking law, ACPR prudential requirements, and AMF conduct rules.

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Cross-Border & EU Banking Compliance

For French banks operating internationally, we assist with multi-jurisdictional compliance, including FATCA, CRS, and harmonisation with EU and global AML/CFT standards.

Ongoing Compliance Support

We provide quarterly compliance health checks, regulatory update briefings, and compliance dashboards to ensure institutions remain prepared for ACPR and AMF inspections.