Our Services

Correspondent Banking & Due Diligence Readiness

• Preparation and review of Wolfsberg CBDDQ / FCCQ

• Correspondent banking risk assessments for Syrian banks

• Due diligence response packs aligned with Wolfsberg expectations

• Support during enhanced reviews or relationship remediation

AML & Financial Crime Framework Development

• Design and enhancement of AML / CTF governance frameworks

• Risk-based AML operating models aligned with international standards

• Policy and procedure reviews for clarity, consistency, and audit readiness

Sanctions Risk Management

• Sanctions risk frameworks tailored to the Syrian context

• Trade finance and correspondent banking sanctions reviews

• Screening, escalation, and audit readiness

• Advisory support on sanctions-related decision-making

• Review of trade finance AML and sanctions controls

• Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) red-flag frameworks

• Transaction monitoring enhancements

• Trade documentation review standards aligned with international practice

Trade Finance & TBML Controls

Training & Capability Building

• AML / CTF training for compliance and operations teams

• Sanctions risk training for trade finance and correspondent banking staff

• TBML awareness and red-flag workshops

• Practical training on completing and maintaining Wolfsberg questionnaires

• Case-study-based workshops using real trade finance scenarios

• Coaching for MLROs, compliance leaders, and senior management

• Financial sector mapping

• Feasibility studies for new banking initiatives

• Advise on licensing requirements and regulatory approval processes

• Investment climate and market opportunity analysis

• Strategic positioning and reform roadmaps

• Board-level and stakeholder reporting

Research & Advisory