about aml consulting ph

AML Consulting Ph is a leading firm specializing in Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorism, and Counter-Proliferation Financing (AML/CTPF) advisory, compliance, training, and research. As one of the pioneers in this specialized field of law in the Philippines, we combine deep regulatory expertise with practical, risk-based insights.


We provide proactive, regulator-aligned technical consultancy to local and international “covered persons” and entities, helping them evaluate, strengthen, and sustain their AML/CTPF compliance frameworks in line with evolving legal and enforcement expectations.



Our firm assists clients in establishing robust internal AML systems designed to meet and exceed regulatory standards.


We provide strategic support in developing effective defense measures against identified AML risk exposures, ensuring that compliance frameworks are both preventive and adaptive.


Through strong client partnerships, we help enhance transaction monitoring protocols and strengthen management reporting processes. By integrating industry best practices with advanced technologies, we deliver practical solutions to address both current and emerging AML compliance challenges.

OUR Services

Legal advocacy

WE OFFER representation in proceedings involving freeze orders & civil forfeiture cases.

WE assist clients in navigating complex regulatory investigations, protecting legitimate assets, and asserting their rights under the AMLA (AS AMENDED). 

Our team delivers strategic advice, legal defenses, and compliance guidance to ensure due process and safeguard clients from unwarranted asset restraint or forfeiture. 

TRAININGS

We offer AML/CTPF training programs accredited by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR).


Our specialized courses cover Corporate Governance, Targeted Financial Sanctions, Data Privacy Law, and STR Narrative Writing—designed to enhance compliance awareness, strengthen internal controls, and ensure adherence to regulatory and ethical standards.

AML MANUAL (MTPP/mlpp) & institutional risk assessment (IRA)

We develop and review comprehensive AML/CTPF Manuals (MTPP/MLPP) and Institutional Risk Assessments (IRA) tailored to your organization’s operations and regulatory obligations.

Our services include quantitative risk assessment, creation and calibration of AML risk models, and integration of these models across compliance functions to ensure a cohesive, data-driven approach to risk management and regulatory compliance.

AML AUDIT

WE Review AML/CTPF Policies and Procedures; Transaction Monitoring and Reporting; Staff Training and Awareness; Risk Assessment Framework; Testing of Internal Controls.

WE provide an independent and thorough review of AN organization’s AML/CTPF framework, including policies & procedures, transaction monitoring, and reporting systems.

We assess the effectiveness of staff training and awareness programs, evaluate the adequacy of the risk assessment framework, and test internal controls to ensure robust compliance with regulatory requirements and international best practices.


AML RETAINER SERVICES 

WE provide technical consultancy to help organizations assess and strengthen their Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorism Financing, and Counter-Proliferation Financing (AML/CTPF) compliance. 

WE OFFER comprehensive evaluation of the client’s risk exposure, control framework, & current level of compliance with regulatory standards.

THROUGH continuous advisory support, we help ensure that internal systems, policies, and practices remain aligned with evolving laws, guidelines, and best practices.

OTHER AML COMPLIANCE CONCERNS

We provide specialized support for a wide range of AML compliance concerns, including AML research, client and transaction screening, transaction mapping and monitoring, and system tuning.


Our team also assists with regulatory registration and coordination, ensuring that all compliance processes—from due diligence to reporting—are accurate, efficient, and fully aligned with current regulatory standards.


aml compliance in the philippines:
INDUSTRIES WE SERVE

BANKS & MONEY SERVICE BUSINESSES

OPERATORS OF PAYMENT SYSTEMS & ELECTRONIC MONEY ISSUERS

VIRTUAL ASSET SERVICE PROVIDERS

INSURANCE PROVIDERS

FINANCIAL / LENDING COMPANIES, SECURITIES DEALERS, STOCK BROKERAGES 

CASINOS, ELECTRONIC GAMING OPERATORS & THEIR SERVICE PROVIDERS

DEALERS IN PRECIOUS METALS AND STONES

LAWYERS & CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS & BROKERS

aml trainings

All training programs are conducted by an AMLC- and PAGCOR-accredited trainer in full conformity with the regulator-prescribed syllabus. Upon completion, participants are issued a Certificate of Training Completion, which serves as proof of attendance and compliance with training requirements.


It must be noted, however, that this certificate is distinct and separate from the Certificate of Registration (COR/PCOR) issued by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC).


Module 1: ML/TPF Fundamentals
Provides a comprehensive overview of the theoretical framework of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism/Proliferation Financing, including the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001 (AMLA), as amended, the powers and functions of the AMLC, and the latest legislative and regulatory updates.

Module 2 – AML Preventive Measures

Covers the core preventive obligations under the AMLA, including Know-Your-Client (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) procedures, transaction reporting, recordkeeping, institutional risk assessment, and the design of an effective AML training program.

Module 3: AMLC Regulatory Issuances
Discusses key regulatory issuances and guidelines such as the 2018 Implementing Rules and Regulations, the Rules of Procedure in Administrative Cases, the AMLC Registration and Reporting Guidelines (ARRG) and GoTRACS submissions, as well as the Guidelines on Digitization of Customer Records and Beneficial Ownership Identification.

Module 4: Legal Tools under the AMLA
Examines the legal remedies and enforcement mechanisms available under the AMLA, including Freeze Orders, Bank Inquiries, Asset Preservation Orders, Civil Forfeiture, and Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS). The module also includes practical discussions on the development of suspicious transaction indicators and screening procedures.


for exclusive / in-house sessions, please send us an email (admin@amlconsulting.ph) for a quotation.



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