Carl-Fredrik Hedengren

Carl-Fredrik Hedengren is a highly experienced advisor in anti-money laundering (AML) prevention and the CEO of AML Audit & Advisory AB, a firm specializing in solutions for businesses subject to AML regulations. With many years of experience as a trusted advisor in AML compliance and other regulatory areas, including FinTech and asset management, Hedengren is one of the leading experts for companies seeking guidance on navigating the complexities of AML legislation.

Selected for an AML inspection? Here are some key things to be aware of

4 min read, February 18, 2025, Building trust

If your company has been selected for an inspection, thorough preparation is essential. Regulatory authorities frequently assess businesses to ensure...

AML and Industry Predictions for Auditors and Accountants in 2024

What to Expect From 2024: AML and Industry Predictions for Auditors and Accountants

4 min read, February 7, 2024, Building trust

This post explores the AML landscape through a 2024 lens enabling auditors and accountants to anticipate potential compliance risks emerging...

AML-compliant risk assessments of customers

How to Perform AML-Compliant Risk Assessments and Risk Classifications of Your Customers

5 min read, February 6, 2024, KYC & AML compliance

Swedish supervisory authorities often expose shortcomings in companies’ risk classifications of customer relationships, and the documentation of them. Many companies...

AML violations found in Swedish accounting firms 2023

AML violations found by the County Administrative Boards and the Swedish Inspectorate of Auditors when inspecting accounting firms’ compliance in 2023

8 min read, October 10, 2023, KYC & AML compliance

The County Administrative Boards, tasked with inspecting accounting companies in Sweden to assess their compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering regulations,...

PEP Management Best Practices & Preparing for EBA's New Guidelines

AML Sweden: PEP Management Best Practices & Preparing for EBA’s Directive on AML Organization

5 min read, August 31, 2023, KYC & AML compliance

This post provides an overview of PEP management procedures and best practices, outlining the specific requirements companies must follow. It...

AML Sweden: Increased SFSA Sanctioning, Model Risk Management, and New EBA Guidelines on Remote Customer Onboarding

5 min read, July 13, 2023, Building trust

Amidst the rapid evolution of regulatory demands, businesses are grappling with increasing pressure to meet rigorous anti-money laundering (AML) standards....