Our New International Professional Memberships
Financial advisory, banking compliance, AML/KYC processes and cross-border wealth planning can increasingly no longer be treated as separate professional fields. International client relationships, financial structures involving multiple jurisdictions, and the fight against financial crime require a professional background that extends beyond the boundaries of the local market.
As my work has increasingly involved matters connected to several jurisdictions, I have supported these services through continuous training and by broadening my professional competencies. In addition, it is particularly important to me to become a member of international professional organizations that represent leading professional communities in the fields of financial crime prevention, anti-corruption, as well as wealth and succession planning, while also providing opportunities for continuous professional development and information exchange.
In line with this objective, I have applied for and been admitted to the following international organizations in the recent period:
ACAMS – Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
ACAMS is one of the best-known international professional organizations in the field of anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing and financial crime compliance. For me, this membership is primarily connected to my professional work in AML/KYC, client due diligence processes and risk-based financial compliance.
ACFE – Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
ACFE is a global professional organization whose key areas include anti-corruption, fraud prevention, the detection and investigation of fraud, internal investigations, and the identification of financial misconduct. As an Associate Member, this membership represents an important professional connection point for me in the fields of financial crime, corruption risks, and the recognition, analysis and prevention of misconduct.
STEP Austria – Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, Austria Branch
STEP Austria is the Austrian branch of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. The organization represents international professional standing in the fields of wealth planning involving multiple jurisdictions, succession and estate planning, and advisory services for high-net-worth clients. As an Affiliate Member, I gain access to key information relevant to private wealth planning, international wealth planning, and the professional understanding of family wealth structures.
These memberships represent not only professional recognition, but also a connection to an international knowledge and professional network that supports continuous professional development at the highest level. Their common feature is that due diligence, fraud and anti-corruption perspectives, and international wealth planning are becoming increasingly interconnected in today's modern financial world.
