Author: Nina Vesalainen

Nina Vesalainen

Nina Vesalainen is a Senior Legal Counsel at Penneo, where she specialises in digital identity, eIDAS regulations, and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance. With a Master's degrees in Business Law from Université Jean Moulin in Lyon and the French lawyer's certification, Nina brings expertise from both private practice and in-house roles across Denmark, Sweden, and France. Passionate about legal innovation, Nina plays a key role in shaping Penneo’s compliance solutions for both Penneo Sign and Penneo KYC, ensuring they meet the demands of complex European regulatory landscapes.

The EU Directive on combating money laundering by criminal law

3 min read, July 1, 2024, KYC & AML compliance

The EU Directive on combating money laundering by criminal law (Directive 2018/1673) aims to deter money laundering by establishing harsher...

eIDAS 2.0 and its impact on digital transactions and identity verification

4 min read, April 30, 2024, Building trust

Understanding eIDAS: The foundation of trust The original eIDAS (Electronic Identification, Authentication, and Trust Services) regulation, established in 2014, was...

EU unveils ambitious AML package

3 min read, February 26, 2024, KYC & AML compliance

The European Commission has unveiled a comprehensive and ambitious legislative package designed to strengthen the European Union’s anti-money laundering and...