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Expert in financial and international corporate law. Extensive experience advising FinTech and licensed companies across the EU, UAE, US, and East Asia. Focused on AML/KYC compliance, M&A transactions, company registration and licensing, and regulatory and banking interactions.
Compliance
Just a few years ago, compliance was associated mainly with banks and large international corporations. Today the situation has changed dramatically. Even medium-sized businesses face bank checks, requirements of payment systems, investor requests and the need to confirm the transparency of their activities.
Compliance is a system of internal procedures and control mechanisms that helps a company comply with legislation, regulatory requirements and corporate standards. Its main goal is to prevent violations that may lead to fines, account blocking, loss of partners or reputational damage.
Compliance has become especially relevant for fintech companies, cryptocurrency businesses, IT companies, international trading structures and businesses that work with foreign banks or investors.
Which compliance services are most in demand by business
In practice, most company requests can be grouped into four key areas.
Building AML/KYC and financial monitoring systems
For financial institutions, payment services, cryptocurrency projects and fintech companies, AML/KYC is one of the key requirements for working with banks, payment providers and regulators.
Within this area, business must ensure:
- client identification;
- risk assessment;
- transaction monitoring;
- internal AML policies;
- procedures for detecting suspicious transactions.
The absence of a proper AML system often becomes the reason for refusal to open accounts, termination of cooperation with a PSP or increased attention from regulators.
Sanctions compliance and counterparty checks
After 2022, sanctions risks have become one of the most sensitive issues for Ukrainian and international business.
Before concluding agreements, companies must check:
- owners of counterparties;
- corporate structure;
- presence in sanctions lists;
- links with high-risk jurisdictions;
- reputational background of partners.
| Area of check | Main purpose | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Sanctions screening | Identification of sanctioned persons | Blocking of operations |
| KYC of counterparties | Checking ownership structure | Fraud |
| Reputation Check | Analysis of negative information | Reputational losses |
| Source of Funds Review | Analysis of the origin of funds | AML risks |
Practice shows that even one unchecked transaction can lead to serious financial and legal consequences.
Internal compliance policies and corporate control
Many companies face risks not because of external counterparties, but because of the absence of internal control procedures.
The basic elements of corporate compliance include:
- code of ethics;
- anti-corruption policy;
- conflict of interest policy;
- internal investigation procedures;
- whistleblowing mechanisms;
- compliance control of employees.
The presence of such documents is increasingly checked during investment attraction, due diligence and conclusion of contracts with international companies.
Personal data protection and GDPR Compliance
Companies that work with clients from the European Union or process users’ personal data must take into account the requirements of GDPR Compliance and modern Data Protection standards.
Within this area, business usually needs:
- audit of data processing processes;
- preparation of Privacy Policy;
- development of internal information protection procedures;
- analysis of international data transfer;
- bringing activities into compliance with GDPR requirements.
Neglecting personal data protection requirements may lead to significant financial and reputational losses.
How to implement a compliance system in a company
Effective compliance starts not with documents, but with assessing the risks of a specific business. For a fintech company, AML and sanctions control will be the priority. For an international trading group — counterparty checks. For an IT company — personal data protection and internal policies.
After risk analysis, the necessary procedures, policies and control mechanisms are developed. The next stage is employee training, implementation of internal processes and regular monitoring of system effectiveness.
It is important to understand that compliance is not a one-time project. Regulatory requirements are constantly changing, so the system must be regularly updated and adapted to new risks.
How “Prikhodko and Partners” helps business build a compliance function
The law company “Prikhodko and Partners” supports Ukrainian and international companies in matters of building compliance systems, AML/KYC procedures, sanctions control, counterparty checks and personal data protection.
We work with fintech companies, cryptocurrency projects, payment institutions, IT businesses, international holdings and investors. The team of “Prikhodko and Partners” is not limited to preparing formal documents, but helps build a practical risk management system that meets the requirements of banks, payment systems, investors and regulators.
Our approach provides not only legal analysis, but also adaptation of compliance processes to the client’s real business model. That is why companies turn to “Prikhodko and Partners” both at the stage of business launch and during scaling to international markets.
Does a company that does not work in the financial sector need compliance?
Yes. Counterparty checks, sanctions control and internal policies are relevant for almost any business.
When should AML/KYC procedures be implemented?
Before starting work with clients or partners in areas where there are requirements for financial monitoring and risk management.
Why do banks often request compliance documents?
The presence of a compliance system helps banks assess the client’s risk level and confirm the legality of the origin of funds and the company’s business model.
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