KYC Evolution and SME Onboarding in EU
Anyone else finding the evolving KYC requirements for corporate clients, especially SMEs, to be a moving target within the EU? We're seeing real differences in interpretation of AMLD5/6 across jurisdictions even for relatively standard corporate structures. It's slowing down onboarding significantly for some clients, particularly those with cross-border operations within the bloc. How are others navigating this without resorting to disproportionate due diligence that spooks potential clients?
It's definitely a challenge. We've started prioritizing a more robust, albeit time-consuming, due diligence process upfront to minimize re-work later, but it does impact initial onboarding speed. Are you finding specific jurisdictions to be more difficult than others, or is it fairly universal?