Real Detection.
Real Prevention.
We provide expert guidance and tailored strategies to protect clients from financial crime and ensure a secure economic environment.
AFC Group utilizes the latest technologies and industry best practices to ensure our clients are equipped with robust anti-money laundering frameworks. By conducting thorough risk assessments, compliance audits, and ongoing monitoring, we help businesses stay ahead of evolving regulatory requirements and emerging threats. Our commitment to excellence and proactive approach ensures that our clients can operate with confidence and integrity in the global marketplace.
Industries
Protecting your industry,
preserving your future.
Banking
Payments
Fintech
Betting
Law Enforcement
Empowering Businesses
with Comprehensive
Anti-Financial Crime Solutions
Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Assessment & Management
Screening
Transaction Monitoring & Suspicious Activity Reporting
Training & Awareness Programs
Independent Audits & Reviews
Navigating Financial
Crime with Confidence
our
Mission
- At AFC Group, our mission is to safeguard financial systems while maintaining integrity in the global economy.
- We specialize in providing tailored Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Terrorism Financing (CTF) consulting services to financial institutions, fintech companies, law enforcement, betting operators, casinos, and businesses across various industries.
- We combine deep knowledge related to AML regulatory compliance matters with practical industry experience.
- Our customized solutions address the unique challenges faced by each client.
- We are committed to delivering expert guidance that ensures our clients remain compliant and secure in an ever-evolving financial landscape.
our
Services
- We offer a comprehensive suite of services to help businesses and financial institutions comply with anti-financial crime regulations designed to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.
- Our expertise includes assisting clients in implementing robust compliance programs and conducting thorough risk assessments.
- We help develop and refine policies and procedures to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Our services extend to providing training and ongoing support to keep organizations informed about evolving AML/CTF laws and regulations.
- We deliver guidance and support that empower clients to maintain compliance and mitigate financial crime risks effectively.
our
Approach
- We are dedicated to helping our clients navigate the complex landscape of AML/CTF regulations to protect their businesses against financial crime.
- Our collaborative approach, supported by extensive industry expertise and a commitment to excellence, makes us a trusted partner in achieving sustainable compliance.
- We effectively mitigate financial crime risks through our expert guidance and tailored solutions.
- We foster an environment where everyone can share ideas, ask questions, and take risks, working together towards a common goal.
- Our shared vision guides us in creating a secure and compliant future for all our clients.
James Lephew, CAMS, CGSS
At our core, we are champions of integrity, providing unparalleled anti-money laundering solutions that empower businesses to thrive securely in an ever-evolving financial landscape.
James Lephew is the Founder and Principal Consultant at AFC Group, and holds certifications as a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS), with over a decade of extensive international experience spanning the online gambling, banking, and finance sectors. He has dedicated his career to mitigating financial crime risks, providing strategic advice to board-level executives and C-Suite members on AML/CTF regulatory compliance matters. Throughout his professional journey, he has assumed pivotal roles such as Chief Compliance Officer, Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Head of Financial Crime Prevention across various companies in Europe.
James is an active member of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) U.S. Capital – Washington, D.C. Chapter. He serves as a trainer and mentor, offering insights and sharing best practices with companies across Europe and the United States. Additionally, he is a commissioned notary public.
Originally from Maryland, James has accumulated a wealth of experience working with prominent banks and online gambling enterprises in Europe before returning to his hometown. He earned his Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Paris-Est Creteil (UPEC) 12 in France and completed his Bachelor’s in Political Science & Spanish at McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland.
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