Category: AML Terms

Smurfing is a money laundering placement technique where large sums of illicit money are divided into multiple smaller transactions to avoid triggering regulatory reporting thresholds.
Learn what layering in money laundering means, why it is the hardest stage to detect, and how UAE businesses can meet AML obligations. Understand techniques, red flags, regulatory requirements, and practical controls to reduce financial crime risk.
Learn what Know Your Customer (KYC) means, how the KYC process works, and the key AML requirements for businesses operating in the UAE.