AML requirements & guidance for AML officers/ MLRO

• Master the latest amendments of the AML regulations
• Incorporate CSSF’s & CRF’s recommendations into your practice
• Anticipate the practical questions following the implementation of the new Compliance requirements

In a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, financial institutions face increasing challenges in ensuring compliance, managing risks, and staying ahead of emerging threats.

To address these critical issues, ABILWAYS Luxembourg is delighted to invite you to our annual event designed to provide actionable insights and foster collaboration among industry leaders, regulators, and compliance professionals.
This year’s program will focus on some of the most pressing topics shaping the compliance landscape in 2025.

From the impact of the European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) to the practical implications of DORA and NIS2, our expert speakers will unpack the complexities of regulatory frameworks and share real-world strategies to help you navigate them effectively. We are honored to welcome top-tier speakers and industry experts, including representatives from the CSSF, FIU, AED, and leading compliance solution providers, who will share their expertise on critical subjects such as:

• Preparing for enhanced AML
• Key considerations on collaboration between AMLA and the Ministry of Finance
• Dynamic discussions on the future of AML supervision under CSSF
• Insights and best practices from FATCA/CRS Audits
• Leveraging AI technologies to optimize compliance processes.
• Understanding the latest developments in cybersecurity and DORA requirements.
• Analyzing real-world studies with AI on terrorist financing and money laundering prevention.

This event is tailored for professionals in compliance, risk management, legal advisory, cybersecurity, and financial services. Whether you are a compliance officer, IT security leader, or legal expert, this conference will empower you to address today’s challenges and prepare for tomorrow’s opportunities.
Join us for this unmissable event, where innovation meets regulation. Let’s shape the future of financial compliance together.

Chairman:
Sundhevy DEBRAND - Chief Compliance Officer & MLRO - GEN II Luxembourg Services S.à r.l

AMLA and Luxembourg: Impacts and Role of the Ministry of Finance

AMLA’s Role

EU authority overseeing anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing

EU-Luxembourg Relations

Collaboration between AMLA and the Ministry of Finance to align with EU standards

Business Impacts

Stricter compliance: reporting, data management, and higher costs
Enhanced credibility for Luxembourg’s financial sector.

Ministry’s Role

Supporting businesses through guidance, simplification, and dialogue with AMLA

Carlo ZWANK - Head of Insurance, Market Infrastructures and AML/CFT Regulation - Financial Services - Ministry of finance

Insights from the CSSF on what lies ahead for the fund industry

• AMLA cooperation:
• AMLA's Role and Timeline: insights on AMLA’s operational framework, expected to take effect in 2027, and its implications for Luxembourg
• Collaboration and Oversight: questions on future dynamics between the CSSF and AMLA
• Hot topics under OSI

Christian SCHAACK - Deputy Head of Specialized PFS Department - CSSF

AML and Tax Compliance: Insights from FATCA/CRS Audits and Implications for Compliance Officers

• FATCA/CRS: recents trends and lessons learned
• Overview of recent regulatory developments
• Identifying high-risk areas and improvement points
• Best practices for addressing regulatory expectations effectively
• Bridging AML and International tax compliance
• The impact of FATCA/CRS obligations on AML processes
• Key considerations for MLROs in aligning tax and AML compliance
• FATCA/CRS Audit Preparedness: From planning to follow-up
• Overview of questions raised by tax authorities during audits
• Strategies to ensure robust and aligned documentation.
• Internal and external collaboration for efficient audit management
• Leveraging technology and innovation to strengthen compliance efforts

Pierre KIRSCH - Tax Partner
Camille PEREZ - Partner
PWC Regulated Solutions

AML Regulatory Landscape: Key Developments and Practical Implications

• Latest keys aspects of Regulation
• Operational requirements and challenges
• Practical impact on the Luxembourg market

Michael WEIS - Partner, Forensic and Anti-Financial Crime Leader - PWC Luxembourg

Understanding the concept of Public Private Partnership and its practical implications for stakeholders.

• Definition and Context
• The concept of Public Private Partnership in Luxembourg
• The contribution of Article 75 of the EU Regulation 2024/1624
• Key Takeaways

Elodie SCHMIDT - Référendaire at the Luxembourg Financial Intelligence Unit (in charge of knowledge management)
& Julien LEROY - Référendaire at the Luxembourg Financial Intelligence Unit (in charge of compliance) FIU– CRF

Mastering DORA Compliance: Essential Obligations and Business Impacts

• Understanding DORA Obligations: Key compliance requirements and their impact on businesses
• Governance under DORA
• Technology Readiness: How to ensure your organization is prepared to counter cybercrime effectively
• Third-Party Risk Management: Best practices to assess and monitor vendor compliance, especially under DORA, sub-contracting requirements
• Integrating Cybersecurity and Compliance Frameworks: Bridging gaps between IT security and regulatory obligations
• Conformity and risk control: internal control (ex ante) and control by supervisors (ex post)

Me Marie-Paule GILLEN - Partner - Avocat à la Cour - DSM AVOCATS A LA COUR

Round Table: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for AML Processes and in AML Compliance

• AI and Process Optimization: How AI can enhance due diligence, risk assessment, and monitoring
• Case Study: Practical insights on implementing AI-driven AML solutions
• Future Trends: What innovations can we expect in AML compliance through AI?
• Practical implementation of AI in AML processes

Moderator:
Nadia MANZARI - Partner - Manzari legal

Panelists

• Julien WINKIN - Managing Partner - External DPO & CISO - LUXGAP
• Aoife DOYLE - VP Product Marketing - FENERGO
• Maxime HECKEL - Partner - DELOITTE
• Me Marie-Paule GILLEN - Partner - Avocat à la Cour - DSM AVOCATS A LA COUR