Stefano Siggia, Senior Consultant
Stefano Siggia
With Pideeco since January, 2020
Stefano Siggia is an anti-money laundering specialist focused on AML/CTF. His expertise includes investigations, transaction monitoring, sanctions, and PEPs.
Stefano joined Pideeco in January of 2020 after having worked in the realm of banking for 7 years. Before settling in Compliance, Stefano acquired experience in different departments, including Private Banking and payments, which allowed him to gain a full 360-degree view of the working of a financial institution.
Career Achievements
Obtained his certificate as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist in 2018 from the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist
More work
Why is cash prevalent in money laundering?
Money LaunderingSurveillanceTBMLFinancial InclusionCash-Based Money LaunderingAMLCash UseDespite the growing prevalence of digital payment systems and tighter financial regulations, cash remains an attractive tool for criminals. Its intractability, portability, and its difficulty to regulate offers a level of anonymity that digital trans...
Why are PEPs under increased scrutiny?
EUAML5AMLD6AMLDKYCGAFIComplianceCompliance expertConsultantConduct RiskDue DiligenceFinancial InstitutionsPolitically exposed persons (PEPs) are individuals who have been entrusted with prominent public functions, such as government officials, politicians, or high-ranking members of the military. PEPs may also include their family members and close assoc...
Dawn of disruption: predicting AML in the next decade
AMLComplianceDarkwebData breachDue DiligenceDigitalData SecurityFinancial InstitutionsKnow your CustomerMoney LaunderingRegTechFinTechRiskThe exponential growth of technology is leading to the disruption of numerous sectors including telecommunications, robotics, science, and finance. As banks are slowly adapting to high-tech innovations, the world of compliance and AML will face unpr...