The Difference Between AML and CFT Explained Simply
AML and CFT appear together so often in regulation, policy documents and training materials that many people treat them as…
ABM Global Compliance Europe delivers regulatory compliance services to banks, fintechs, payment firms, and cryptoasset businesses across the European Union. From licence applications and AML/CFT frameworks to ongoing regulatory support, we make compliance work for your growth.
ABM Global Compliance is a specialist compliance consulting firm serving financial services businesses across all 27 EU member states. Our team combines compliance specialists, former regulators, and senior industry professionals who have guided firms through Europe’s most demanding authorisation processes, regulatory inspections, and supervisory reviews, from national competent authorities to EU-wide frameworks.
As part of the wider international ABM Group, with operations spanning the United Kingdom, Canada, and the Middle East, we combine local regulatory insight with genuine cross-border capability. Whether you are entering your first European market or managing compliance obligations across several, one trusted regulatory partner supports every stage of growth.
End-to-end regulatory compliance support across five specialist practice areas, covering every stage of your licensing and compliance journey.
MSB licensing, AML/CFT compliance frameworks, and ongoing regulatory support for money services businesses.
MiCA authorisation, Travel Rule compliance, and financial crime frameworks for cryptoasset service providers.
Regulatory reporting, governance, and financial crime compliance frameworks for banks and credit institutions.
MiFID II compliance, market abuse controls, and licensing support for European investment firms.
EMI and payment institution licensing, safeguarding arrangements, and ongoing regulatory compliance support.
European financial regulation moves quickly, and national implementation differs in every market. Our compliance consultants track MiCA, the AML directives, PSD2, MiFID II, and DORA daily, so your business meets current supervisory expectations in every jurisdiction where you operate.
From established financial institutions to fast-growing digital finance businesses, our regulatory compliance services support regulated firms of every size. Our sector specialists understand the compliance pressures, business models, and supervisory expectations shaping each industry.
Compliance advisory, regulatory reporting, and financial crime frameworks for banks and credit institutions.
MiFID II, market abuse, and transaction reporting support for capital markets participants.
Authorisation, governance, and ongoing compliance support built around your investment firm obligations.
Practical compliance frameworks for asset managers, AIFMs, and UCITS management companies alike.
Licensing, safeguarding, and operational compliance support for payment institutions across EU markets.
EMI authorisation, safeguarding arrangements, and ongoing regulatory reporting support across the EU.
Regulatory guidance that keeps innovative business models compliant from launch through scale.
MiCA, DORA, and digital asset compliance for Europe’s next generation of finance.
One compliance partner across all 27 EU member states, wherever your growth takes you.
Applications, policies, and reports prepared the way European supervisors expect to see them.
We tell you what carries regulatory risk before you commit resources, never after.
From Germany, France, and Ireland to Malta, Lithuania, and beyond, our compliance consultants support businesses in every EU market, with local regulator knowledge in each jurisdiction.
A clear, structured approach that takes your business from first conversation to full regulatory confidence. Every engagement follows four practical steps, so you always know where your compliance stands and what happens next.
We review your business model, regulatory exposure, and current compliance arrangements in detail.
We map the licences, frameworks, and controls your business needs, with clear timelines.
Our specialists prepare applications, policies, and frameworks ready for regulatory review & approval.
We stay with you after authorisation, keeping your compliance current as regulations evolve.
Businesses across Europe trust ABM to guide their licensing, strengthen their frameworks, and keep their compliance on track. Here is what founders, compliance officers, and executives say about working with our team.
ABM guided our payment institution licence application from start to approval. Their knowledge of regulatory expectations saved us months of preparation and uncertainty.
Tell us about your business and regulatory needs. One of our compliance specialists will respond within one working day with clear, practical next steps.
A confidential conversation about your licensing plans, compliance challenges, or regulatory questions, with no obligation attached.
We support businesses in all 27 EU member states, with detailed knowledge of each national regulator, local AML legislation, and country-specific authorisation processes and timelines.
Timelines vary by jurisdiction and licence type, typically between three and twelve months. We help you choose the right market and prepare applications that avoid unnecessary delays.
Yes. We compare regulatory expectations, timelines, costs, and supervisory culture across EU markets, then recommend the jurisdiction that genuinely fits your business model and growth plans.
Absolutely. Most clients stay with us for ongoing compliance support, regulatory reporting, policy updates, internal audits, and AML/CFT training long after their licence is granted.
Yes. We work with founders preparing their first application through to established institutions, scaling our support and fees to match your stage and resources.
Stay ahead of European regulatory change with practical analysis from our compliance consultants. We cover MiCA, AML reform, payment services regulation, and supervisory trends across EU markets, written for busy compliance teams and founders.
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