As a company, you must comply with the legal provisions for combating money laundering and terrorist financing. Cooperation with the relevant supervisory authorities plays an important role in this.
Cooperation with a supervisory authority on the subject of money laundering can take place in various phases:
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Registration and monitoring: the supervisory authority is responsible for registering companies subject to the Money Laundering Act. It also monitors these companies' compliance with the law and conducts regular inspections.
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Suspicious activity report: If you as a company suspect money laundering or terrorist financing, you are obliged to report it immediately to the competent supervisory authority. The latter will examine the suspicious case and initiate further steps if necessary.
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Cooperation and exchange of information: The supervisory authority works closely with other national and international authorities in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing. This includes the exchange of information and intelligence.
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Sanctions: The supervisory authority can impose sanctions, such as fines or revocation of business licenses, for violations of the law.
It is important that companies work closely with the relevant supervisory authorities and support them in combating money laundering and terrorist financing. Good cooperation can help minimize the risk of violations and strengthen the trust of customers and business partners in the company.