Marinos Ioannou, CSS, CFCI

AML/CTF & Sanctions Training Consultant

Expert Training & Investigations for Sanctions, PEP & Adverse Media Compliance.In today’s fast-evolving regulatory landscape, compliance teams need practical skills to excel.Practical AML Training & Investigations delivers live, hands-on training and targeted investigation support to empower financial institutions, fintechs, crypto firms, forex brokers, and PSPs.My services strengthen your compliance processes with precision and clarity:πŸ” Sanctions & Name Screening Investigations: Resolve PEP and watchlist alerts with OSINT-driven accuracy and audit-ready documentation.🧠 OSINT & Adverse Media Analysis: Uncover risks using tools, ensuring compliant data handling.πŸ›‘οΈ PEP Risk Management & EDD: Assess high-risk clients with source of funds checks and case management.πŸ“Š Live Compliance Training: Build team capability through in-house or virtual workshopsπŸ“Œ Train Smarter. Screen Better. Stay Compliant.

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Services

βœ… Name Screening & Sanctions Investigations: Resolve sanctions, PEP, and watchlist alerts with OSINT-driven accuracy and audit-ready documentation.
βœ… OSINT & Adverse Media Deep Dives: Uncover reputational and regulatory risks using open-source tools, ensuring data compliance.
βœ… Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Support: Conduct high-risk client assessments, including source of funds/wealth checks and case management.
βœ… Live AML Compliance Training: Deliver in-house or virtual workshops on screening, OSINT, and EDD to empower compliance teams.
βœ… Interim AML Operations Support: Provide flexible, temporary support for screening, EDD, and training to meet compliance demands.
Training Modules
πŸ” Name Screening & Sanctions Investigations
β€’ Understanding global watchlists and sanctions regimes
β€’ Reducing false positives and appropriate alert escalation
β€’ OSINT tools and techniques for effective investigations
β€’ Best practices for case documentation and management
🌐 OSINT & Adverse Media Investigations
β€’ Navigating open-source intelligence to identify risks
β€’ Evaluating adverse media and reputational factors
β€’ Hands-on exercises to strengthen investigative skills
πŸ›‘οΈ Enhanced Due Diligence & Risk Assessment
β€’ Identifying high-risk indicators and EDD triggers
β€’ Source of funds and wealth verification
β€’ Structuring compliant investigation reports

About Me

I’m Marinos Ioannou, an AML/CTF & Sanctions Training Consultant with over 10 years of hands-on experience at leading firms.I specialize in empowering compliance teams with practical, operational solutions through:β€’ Name Screening & Sanctions Investigations: Resolving complex alerts with precision.
β€’ OSINT & Adverse Media Analysis: Uncovering risks using open-source intelligence.
β€’ Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD): Assessing high-risk clients for robust onboarding.
β€’ KYC Operations: Strengthening compliance processes.
Holding certifications including CFCI, CSS, and CySEC AML, I deliver live training and targeted investigation support to crypto firms, EMIs, forex brokers, investment firms, and PSPs.My approach is practical and tailored to help compliance teams excel.πŸ“Œ Strengthening Compliance Through Smarter Name Screening.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Certified Sanctions Specialist (ACSS)

  • Certified Financial Crimes Investigator (IAFCI)

  • Certified Cysec AML Compliance Officer (Cysec).

  • Certified Combating Financial Crime Specialist (CISI).

  • Certified Governance, Risk Management and Compliance Auditor (OCEG).

MEMBERSHIPS

  • International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators

  • Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists

Education

  • Postgraduate Diploma in International Business Law

Contact

Let’s Strengthen Your Compliance.