Services / AML & Sanctions
Practice Area

AML & Economic
Sanctions

Assisting clients worldwide whose strategic operations are subject to money laundering and economic sanctions-related requirements — from programme design through to regulatory remediation.

FATF
Aligned Methodology
EU/UN
Sanctions Coverage

Financial Crime
Programme Advisory

Baretzky & Partners has assisted clients around the world whose strategic operations are subject to a wide variety of money laundering and economic sanctions-related requirements. We help firms reduce risk and advance their capability to meet regulatory requirements for sound programmes and controls.

Our AML advisory practice covers the full compliance lifecycle — from initial risk assessment and programme design through to KYC framework implementation, alert adjudication optimisation, and regulatory response. We bring FATF-aligned methodology and deep knowledge of EU, UK, US, and international sanctions regimes.

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AML & Sanctions Services

01
Programme Design

AML Programme Development & Enhancement

We design, build, and enhance AML programmes that meet regulatory expectations while functioning efficiently within your operational environment — from policy architecture through to technology selection and implementation oversight.

AML Policy & Procedure Development
Risk Assessment Frameworks
Transaction Monitoring Design
Programme Maturity Assessment
02
KYC & Due Diligence

KYC Frameworks & Enhanced Due Diligence

Robust KYC and EDD frameworks are the foundation of effective AML compliance. We design tiered customer due diligence processes — from simplified CDD through to enhanced due diligence for high-risk customers and PEPs.

Customer Risk Rating Models
KYC Process Design
Enhanced Due Diligence Protocols
PEP & Adverse Media Screening
Beneficial Ownership Analysis
Ongoing Monitoring Frameworks
03
Sanctions

Economic Sanctions Compliance

Navigating overlapping EU, UN, US OFAC, and UK OFSI sanctions regimes requires specialist expertise. We advise on sanctions compliance programme design, screening infrastructure, and licencing matters across all major regimes.

Sanctions Programme Assessment
Screening System Optimisation
OFAC / OFSI / EU Regime Coverage
Sanctions Risk Assessment
Licencing & Advisory Opinions
Sanctions Investigations
04
Quality Assurance

AML Quality Assurance & Testing

Quality assurance in AML plays a crucial role in risk management by ensuring that AML processes and controls are effective, compliant, and consistently applied. We provide independent QA testing, model validation, and look-back review services.

Independent QA Testing
Transaction Monitoring Model Validation
Look-Back Review Programmes
Alert Adjudication Quality Review
05
Regulatory Response

Regulatory Enforcement & Remediation

When regulators identify AML deficiencies, the response must be immediate, credible, and well-documented. We support clients through enforcement actions, remediation programmes, and regulatory communications — protecting your licence and reputation.

Enforcement Action Response
Remediation Programme Management
Regulator Communication Strategy
AML Penalties & Fines Advisory

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Washington, D.C.
Baretzky & Partners LLP
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Baretzky and Partners LLC (OOD)
Ul. Raiko Daskalov 68, Floor 2, Office 8
Plovdiv 4000, Bulgaria
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