At Aston & Williams, we are fully committed the highest standards of anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT), using the Isle of Man legislation as a framework for internal policy and procedures. We recognise the importance of maintaining a robust framework to prevent money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes. 

 

As an unregulated business, Aston & Williams corporate governance policy is drafted in consideration of the Isle of Man’s Proceeds of Crime Act 2008, Terrorism Act 2002, and related regulations. We implement comprehensive due diligence procedures and conduct thorough risk assessments for all clients and transactions. Our corporate governance, AML and CFT compliance is central to our operations, ensuring that we proactively monitor our clients to ensure the safeguarding of our business, trading counterparts, and the integrity of the Isle of Man. 

 

We provide ongoing training to our staff to ensure they are equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to always consider legal framework and identify potential risks. By adopting a transparent and diligent approach, we work to protect our clients, partners, and the broader community from the risks associated with financial crime.

 

Our clients can trust that Aston & Williams operates with the utmost professionalism and integrity, making strictly consideration to all relevant anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations to promote a secure and compliant business environment.

We operate an extremely strict confidentiality policy at Aston & Williams. As a business we are not regulated and as a result all client information remains strictly private. 

 

Where we are required to introduce you to a regulated or licensed service provider such as a Corporate Service Provider or a Bank, you will need to provide due diligence inline with regulatory requirements.

 

This may require you to complete and or provide documentation which may include the following information.

 

• A fully completed account application form, including a security password.

• A fully completed Self-Certification of Entity Tax Status form.

• Corporate structure chart if part of larger structure.

• A copy of the business plan if the entity’s principal function is e-commerce/e-gaming.

• A copy of the company accounts.

• A copy of licence (if applicable).

• W-9 forms to be completed for any US national/resident.

• Relevant W forms for US security trading.

• Certified copies of the following documents may be required: 

• Authorised Signatory List.

• Certificate of Incorporation.

• Memorandum & Articles of Association. 

• Certificate of Good standing / Certificate of Incumbency. 

• Directors and Shareholders Register.

• Declaration of Trust if a Nominee Company forms part of the structure. 

• Identity and Address documents for Directors / Signatories, as appropriate. 

• Identity and Address documents for all Shareholders / Beneficial Owners owning over 25% of the Company or Holding a controlling interest. 

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