MLRO Support for a Crypto Asset Exchange

A UK domiciled crypto exchange with global reach had a regulatory requirement for crypto Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) support.

Division
Innovation, Authorisations & Banking Solutions
Industry

Crypto & Digital Assets

Service-line

Governance & Compliance Framework/ Section 166/ SMCR

The Client

A UK domiciled crypto exchange with global reach.

The Challenge

A regulatory requirement to have expert crypto Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) support.

The Solution

Lysis provided on-going support to fulfil the role of MLRO and the nominated officer which included being the point of escalation for all financial crime related matters, reviewing and taking ownership of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter financing of terrorism (CFT) policies and procedures. Lysis also managed the annual reporting and enterprise-wide risk assessment and provided on going board-level guidance on day-to-day regulatory matters.

Results

Lysis successfully completed the risk management of AML/CTF matters for a U.K. and ensured Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) temporary registration for a major crypto exchange.

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