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
What are Hawala transactions and how do they work?
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The KYC Guide for Russian Professional Counterparties
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Intro to DLU4: Foreign accounts and Fiscal Regularisation
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