What financial service firms does ABM Global Compliance support?

We assist firms in banking, payments, electronic money, capital markets, and other financial-services sectors with compliance, regulatory authorisation, AML/CTF, risk management, governance, and ongoing compliance support.

Do you help with regulatory licensing and authorisation?

Yes. We provide support with preparing applications, understanding requirements, capital, governance, policies, and liaising with regulators for financial services licensing.

What AML/CTF obligations do financial service firms need to meet?

They need to have customer due diligence (KYC/KYB), transaction monitoring, reporting of suspicious transactions, sanctions screening, risk assessment, record keeping, staff training, and internal oversight.

How often should financial service firms review and update their compliance frameworks?

At minimum annually, or sooner if there are regulatory changes, internal incidents, or business model changes that affect risk or operations.

What is regulatory reporting and how can you help?

Regulatory reporting includes periodic or ad-hoc filings required by regulators. We help firms prepare, review, submit these reports accurately and on time, and advise on new reporting requirements.

Why are governance & internal controls important in financial services?

Good governance ensures accountability, oversight, risk awareness, and helps maintain regulatory compliance. Internal controls help prevent errors, fraud, non-compliance, and protect the firm and its customers.

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Regulatory Licensing & Registration

ABM assists clients in obtaining necessary licences and registrations with the MFSA, including investment services licences, payment institution authorisations, electronic money institution approvals, and virtual asset service provider (VASP) registrations under Malta’s Virtual Financial Assets Act. We guide firms through complex application processes ensuring compliance with Maltese law and EU regulations.

Compliance Framework Development

We design customised compliance programs tailored to operational needs and regulatory requirements in Malta and the EU. This includes policies and procedures for AML, CFT, KYC, GDPR data privacy, and risk management frameworks to proactively manage compliance risks.

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AML/CFT Programs for Financial Institutions & VASPs

ABM develops AML/CFT programs aligned with Maltese AML regulations, MFSA guidelines, and FATF standards. Our services encompass CDD and EDD, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting, designed for both traditional finance and virtual asset sectors.

Internal Audit & Compliance Reviews

Our independent audits evaluate the effectiveness of compliance controls, AML/CFT programs, and governance frameworks, identifying gaps against MFSA and EU requirements, with remediation plans to enhance preparedness.

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Ongoing Compliance Support & Outsourcing

ABM offers outsourced compliance officer roles, regulatory monitoring, compliance impact assessments, reporting management, and governance support — ideal for fintechs, VASPs, and mid-sized firms seeking expert assistance without expanding internal teams.

Regulatory Inspections & Enforcement Preparation

We prepare clients for MFSA and EU supervisory inspections by conducting readiness reviews and mock audits. Our experts assist with response strategies, drafting submissions, and implementing corrective actions to mitigate enforcement risks.

Training & Capacity Building

ABM provides tailored training covering AML/CFT obligations, virtual asset compliance, market conduct rules, data protection, and ethical business practices, with executive briefings to keep leadership informed.