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Onboarding Guide: Germany

With digital onboarding, financial institutions can streamline compliance and reduce risk. This guide offers guidelines for onboarding in Germany

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Onboarding Guide: Germany

2024

Germany enforces strict AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and CDD (Customer Due Diligence) regulations for financial institutions. This guide breaks down key onboarding requirements, regulatory expectations, and best practices to help businesses navigate BaFin’s compliance framework while ensuring a seamless customer experience.


Inside this guide, you’ll find:

  • Regulatory framework: Understanding Germany’s AML laws and how they align with EU directives
  • Video identification (Video Ident): Compliance with BaFin’s real-time verification rules
  • Risk assessment and ongoing monitoring: Best practices for fraud prevention
  • Digital identity verification: eIDAS and GDPR-compliant solutions for onboarding
  • Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR): How to detect and report financial crime risks

The Geldwäschegesetz (GwG) and AMLD5 set strict compliance requirements for financial institutions in Germany. Download the full guide to ensure your onboarding process meets regulatory expectations.


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