If your business falls under regulated sectors such as accounting, audit, legal, financial services, real estate, or payment services, then yes — you are required to perform customer due diligence, monitor clients on an ongoing basis, and report suspicious activity.
Typical obligated entities include:
Banks and financial institutions
Investment firms, fund managers and AIFMs
Insurance and payment service providers
Accounting firms, auditors and tax advisers
Lawyers providing independent legal services
Real estate agents and brokerage firms
Trust, company and business service providers
IQON helps these firms meet their AML obligations through automated screening, monitoring, audit logs and secure workflows.