AML Inspection Readiness

AML inspection ready? One-week quality control review and assessment

AIRI's senior AML experts help payment institutions, EMIs and fintechs identify and address AML issues before a supervisory inspection — delivered within one week.

Definition

AML Inspection Readiness is AIRI's focused, one-week quality control review and assessment for regulated non-bank entities. It examines the AML programme against supervisory expectations, surfaces issues that need to be handled before an inspection, and provides a prioritised, actionable remediation plan.

Scope

What the review covers

A structured assessment across the AML control environment, designed to identify the gaps inspectors are most likely to probe.

Governance & oversight

MLRO accountability, three lines of defence, board reporting and AML policy architecture.

KYC / CDD / EDD

Onboarding quality, risk classification, EDD triggers, source-of-wealth/funds and periodic review coverage.

Transaction monitoring

Rule logic, alert tuning, typology coverage, investigation quality and SAR/STR workflows.

Screening & adverse media

PEP, sanctions and adverse media screening coverage, matching logic, escalation paths and record-keeping.

Delivery

Why AIRI for inspection readiness

Fast, senior-led and scoped for the realities of payment institutions, EMIs and fintechs.

One-week delivery

A focused assessment report and prioritised issue log within 5 business days.

Senior AML expertise

Reviewed by experienced AML specialists with Nordic, EU and supervisory insight.

Built for non-bank entities

Scoped for the size, complexity and speed requirements of payment institutions, EMIs and fintechs.

Deliverables

What you receive

A concise, decision-ready output that can be shared with MLROs, compliance committees and boards.

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  • Executive summary with overall readiness rating
  • Prioritised issue log with severity and owner suggestions
  • Evidence-based observations across governance, KYC/CDD, monitoring and screening
  • Practical remediation actions with indicative sequencing
  • Short management briefing deck for board or MLRO use

Get inspection-ready within one week

Book a confidential AML inspection readiness review. AIRI will confirm scope, timing and the senior team within 24 hours.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about AML Inspection Readiness

What is AIRI's AML Inspection Readiness review?

A focused, one-week AML quality control review and assessment for payment institutions, electronic money institutions (EMIs) and fintechs. AIRI's senior AML experts examine governance, KYC/CDD, transaction monitoring, screening, investigations and documentation to identify issues that should be addressed before a supervisory inspection.

Who is the review designed for?

The review is scoped for payment institutions, EMIs, fintechs, cross-border payment providers and other non-bank regulated entities that need rapid, actionable AML insight before an inspection or supervisory engagement. It is not designed for large universal banks with complex group-wide programmes that require longer discovery and assurance cycles.

What does the one-week delivery include?

Within five business days AIRI delivers a concise assessment report with a prioritised issue log, evidence observations, practical remediation suggestions and a short management summary suitable for MLROs, compliance leads and boards. The output is designed to be used immediately.

How does this differ from a full AML transformation engagement?

The readiness review is diagnostic and tactical: it identifies what needs attention now. A full AML transformation engagement covers design, implementation and operational change over a longer period. Many clients use the readiness review to inform a broader programme or to confirm they are inspection-ready.