Comprehensive compliance advisory services for crypto businesses, including AML/KYC program development, ongoing compliance support, regulatory reporting, and day-to-day operational guidance. Arnon, Tadmor-Levy provides practical, business-oriented compliance solutions that enable clients to operate efficiently while maintaining full regulatory compliance across Israeli, EU, and international jurisdictions.
AML/KYC Compliance Program Development
Comprehensive anti-money laundering and know-your-customer program design:
AML Program Design and Implementation
- AML Program Design: Developing robust AML programs tailored to wallet, payment service, and trading operations
- Risk-Based Approach: Implementing risk-based AML frameworks appropriate to business models
- Customer Risk Assessment: Designing customer due diligence and risk categorization systems
- Transaction Monitoring: Advising on transaction monitoring systems and suspicious activity detection
- Suspicious Activity Reporting: Procedures for SAR filing and regulatory reporting
- Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) Checks: Frameworks for PEP identification and enhanced due diligence
KYC Procedures and Frameworks
- KYC Framework Design: Designing KYC procedures appropriate to service models, balancing regulatory requirements with user experience
- Customer Onboarding: Developing compliant customer verification and onboarding processes
- Enhanced Due Diligence: Procedures for high-risk customers and transactions
- Ongoing Monitoring: Systems for continuous customer monitoring and periodic reviews
- Data Protection Compliance: Ensuring KYC processes comply with privacy requirements
Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT)
- CFT Requirements: Ensuring compliance with Israeli and international CTF regulations
- Sanctions Screening: Implementing sanctions list screening procedures
- Terrorist Financing Indicators: Training on detecting terrorism financing red flags
- Regulatory Reporting: CTF-specific reporting obligations and procedures
Ongoing Compliance Advisory
Continuous operational compliance support:
Day-to-Day Compliance Support
- Day-to-Day Legal Advisory: Ongoing support for trading operations, wallet services, and payment processing
- Compliance Questions: Real-time guidance on compliance matters and regulatory interpretation
- Product Launch Review: Legal review of new products and features for compliance
- New Feature Assessment: Evaluating regulatory implications of product changes
- Incident Response: Guidance on handling compliance incidents and breaches
Regulatory Correspondence and Engagement
- Authority Correspondence: Managing all written communications with regulatory authorities
- Regulatory Inquiries: Responding to regulatory requests for information
- Regulatory Engagement: Proactive engagement with regulators on policy and guidance
- Examination Support: Preparing for and responding to regulatory examinations and audits
Regulatory Reporting and Documentation
Compliance documentation and filing support:
- Regulatory Reporting: Assistance with periodic and ad-hoc regulatory reporting requirements
- Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs): Preparing and filing suspicious activity reports
- Periodic Compliance Reports: Quarterly and annual compliance reporting to authorities
- Material Change Notifications: Reporting significant operational or business changes
- Compliance Documentation: Maintaining required compliance policies and procedures
Compliance Policy Development
Developing comprehensive compliance frameworks:
- Compliance Policy Development: Building comprehensive compliance frameworks that meet regulatory expectations
- Written Compliance Programs: Drafting AML/CFT programs, policies, and procedures manuals
- Risk Assessment Policies: Developing risk-based compliance approaches
- Record Retention Policies: Establishing compliant record-keeping procedures
- Escalation Procedures: Defining clear escalation paths for compliance issues
Trading and Market Making Compliance
Specialized compliance for trading operations:
Market Maker and Trading Compliance
- Trading Compliance: Navigating complex regulatory requirements for crypto trading and market making
- Market Manipulation Prevention: Policies and controls to prevent market abuse
- Best Execution: Compliance with best execution obligations
- Conflict of Interest Management: Identifying and managing conflicts in trading operations
- Trade Surveillance: Designing trade surveillance and monitoring systems
Investment Fund Compliance
- Fund Compliance: Regulatory compliance for crypto investment funds and asset managers
- Investor Protection: Implementing investor protection measures and disclosures
- Valuation Procedures: NAV calculation and digital asset valuation frameworks
- Custody Compliance: Ensuring compliant custody arrangements for fund assets
Training and Staff Development
Compliance training including AML/CFT programs for employees, compliance officer support, new hire onboarding, annual refresher training, and role-specific training for high-risk functions.
Why Choose Arnon, Tadmor-Levy
As one of Israel's first law firms to specialize in blockchain and cryptocurrency, Arnon, Tadmor-Levy combines deep regulatory expertise with practical experience. Team members have worked closely with Israeli regulators in shaping crypto policy, providing unique insights into regulatory expectations.
