Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Policy
Last Updated: 01 January 2026
Policy Statement
Goldman Whites Group (“GW Group”, “we”, “our”, or “the Company”) is fully committed to preventing money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, bribery, corruption, and other financial crimes.
We conduct our business in compliance with all applicable United Arab Emirates (UAE) laws and regulations, including:
UAE Federal Decree-Law No. (20) of 2018 on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT)
Cabinet Decision No. (10) of 2019 and its amendments
Applicable guidelines issued by relevant UAE regulatory authorities
The Company adopts a zero-tolerance approach to financial crime.
Purpose
The purpose of this AML Policy is to:
Prevent the use of GW Group’s services for money laundering or terrorist financing
Establish internal controls to detect and report suspicious activities
Ensure full compliance with UAE AML/CFT regulations
Protect the Company’s reputation and integrity
Scope
This policy applies to:
All directors, managers, employees, and contractors
All subsidiaries and affiliated entities
All clients, partners, and third parties engaging with the Company
Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
GW Group implements risk-based Customer Due Diligence (CDD) procedures, including:
Verifying client identity using official documentation
Identifying Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs)
Understanding the nature and purpose of business relationships
Conducting enhanced due diligence (EDD) for high-risk clients
Ongoing monitoring of transactions and client activities
We reserve the right to decline or terminate relationships where AML risks cannot be adequately mitigated.
Risk Assessment
The Company conducts periodic AML risk assessments considering:
Client risk profile
Geographic risk
Nature of services provided
Transaction risk
Delivery channels
Controls are implemented proportionate to the identified level of risk.
Suspicious Transaction Monitoring & Reporting
Employees are required to promptly report any suspicious activity to the designated Compliance Officer.
Where required under UAE law, the Company will file Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) or Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with the appropriate regulatory authority without notifying the client (no “tipping off”).
Record Keeping
GW Group maintains records of:
Client identification documents
Transaction records
Risk assessments
Suspicious activity reports
Records are retained in accordance with UAE regulatory requirements.
Employee Training
The Company provides AML/CFT awareness and training to relevant employees to ensure they:
Understand money laundering risks
Recognize suspicious behavior
Know reporting procedures
Comply with legal obligations
Sanctions Compliance
GW Group screens clients and transactions against applicable:
UAE sanctions lists
United Nations sanctions lists
Other relevant international sanctions lists
We do not engage in business with sanctioned individuals or entities.
Governance & Responsibility
Senior management is responsible for overseeing AML compliance. A designated Compliance Officer is appointed to:
Monitor AML implementation
Maintain internal controls
Liaise with regulatory authorities
Ensure policy updates as required
Non-Compliance
Failure to comply with this policy may result in:
Disciplinary action
Termination of employment or contract
Reporting to regulatory authorities
Legal action where applicable
Policy Review
This AML Policy is reviewed periodically to ensure continued compliance with UAE laws and evolving regulatory requirements.
Contact Information
For AML-related inquiries, please contact:
Goldman Whites Group
📧 Email: info@gwgroup.ae
📞 Phone: +971-47-700-871
🌐 Website: www.gwgroup.ae