Maud Bökkerink

I am Maud Bökkerink, independent AML/CFT and sanctions compliance consultant. I think that crime should not pay. This is why I help institutions reinforce their compliance.

Compliance with regulations that counter financial and economic crime is crucial. Customer due diligence is one of the best defences an organisation can have to protect itself against the threats of money laundering, terrorism financing and other financial and economic crimes.

I started Bokkerink Compliance International in 2017 based on the Japanese notion of ikigai. Ikigai is what gives us purpose in life. Our life's purpose is the convergence of four elements: our passion, our mission, our vocation and our profession. Driven by this philosophy, I help my customers ensure an effective AML/CFT and sanctions framework.

How I help

With over 30 years' experience in integrity, AML/CFT and sanctions, I advise my customers on topics such as AML/CFT strategy, systematic integrity risk analysis (SIRA), risk appetite statements, and compliance policies and procedures. I conduct gap analyses and audits on compliance with the AML/CFT and sanctions requirements. In addition, I guide supervisory authorities in setting up a risk-based AML/CFT supervision system. I also deliver training sessions.

Who I work with

I am dedicated to providing institutions with pragmatic, tailor-made AML/CFT, sanctions and integrity frameworks that meet technical requirements under current national and international standards. My customers include:

• Banks
• Payment service providers
• Crypto service providers
• Trust offices
• Investment companies
• Insurance companies
• Law firms
• Accountancy firms

30+ years of experience

1. Since 2017

   Bokkerink Compliance International

   Independent AML/CFT, sanctions and integrity consultant for institutions, governments and supervisors.

2. 2008 – 2017

   De Nederlandsche Bank (Dutch Central Bank)

   Lead supervisor for AML/CFT and sanctions examinations of banks, insurance companies, payment service providers and trust offices.

3. 2002 – 2008

   International Monetary Fund

   AML/CFT financial sector expert.

4. Before 2002

   Ministry of Finance, FIU and National Criminal Investigation Service

   AML/CFT policy and legislation at the Dutch ministry of Finance; financial analyst at the Dutch FIU; financial investigator on financial fraud and money laundering at the National Criminal Investigation Service.

International assessments and teaching

I have participated in several third-round and fourth-round FATF country assessments as well as evaluations by the EC on the implementation of the fourth AML Directive by EU Member States, and delivered technical assistance to countries in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

I lecture on AML/CFT and sanctions topics at international workshops and conferences, and publish articles on various integrity-related topics. My earlier experience has been in the international financial sector. I received a master's degree in fiscal law and a master's degree in Japanese from the University of Leiden in the Netherlands.