Affinity Navigator: Compliance Solutions for eGaming and Cannabis
Operating a regulated business can be challenging. These challenges are increasing with the added pressures of an ever-shifting landscape as well as increased scrutiny by regulators as they themselves must demonstrate the adequacy of their supervisory approach to international bodies such as MoneyVal and FATF.
Obtaining a licence is cause for celebration but should also be the trigger for your business to take stock of how you will operate whilst maintaining compliance.
This is where Affinity Navigator can help.
How Affinity Navigator helps you
eGaming
We help you to Navigate compliance with your eGaming licence, whether it is prior to or following the issue of your licence or targeting a new jurisdiction.
Operate in the Medicinal Cannabis market
We provide a range of solutions to help you stay compliant in this emerging space.
Manage your compliance with data protection
We provide a range of compliance and data protection services, to help you Navigate the complex global data protection requirements.
Our eGaming services:
- Pre “go-live” advisory
- Back-office requirements
- System testing
- Ongoing licence compliance advisory
- Quarterly and as it happens updates on legal and regulatory changes
- Policies and procedures
- Business Risk Assessments
- AML/CFT/PF
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Assurance testing
- Sample testing of control application
- Ongoing training for new staff and annual refresher
- AML/CFT
- MLRO
- CDD/EDD review
- Investigation and SAR reporting
- Coordination of regulatory inspections and licence renewals
- Mock regulatory inspections for horizon scanning
- General regulatory advisory
Our Cannabis services:
- Pre “go-live” advisory
- Assistance with the requirements of Medicines Legislation
- Pre Home Office visit support (pre licence hearing)
- Ongoing licence compliance advisory
- Quarterly and as it happens updates on legal and regulatory changes
- Assistance with the requirements of Medicines Legislation
- Policies and procedures
- Business Risk Assessments
- AML/CFT/PF
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Ongoing training for new staff and annual refresher
- AML/CFT
- MLRO
- CDD/EDD review
- Investigation and SAR reporting
- Coordination of regulatory inspections and licence renewals
- Mock regulatory inspections for horizon scanning
Our Data Protection services:
- General regulatory advisory
- Provision of Data Protection Officer
- Data Protection Guidance and provision of policies and procedures
Why choose Affinity Navigator
Established in the sectors
We have a long track record of success in the cannabis and eGaming sectors, with an expert team in house who specialise in each of our solutions.
Global network of experts
We have an international network of organisations and individuals in cannabis, eGaming, and data protection.
Personal approach to business
We take the time to understand your individual needs and we provide you with a tailored service.
The Affinity Navigator leaders
Gary Harrison
Head of Group Business Development
Gary joined the Affinity Team in May 2021 as Head of the Group Business Development.
He is extremely effective at developing and retaining long-term business relationships through identification and understanding of individual business model requirements.
Gary is a true ambassador for both the client and employer whilst tenaciously meeting and exceeding expectations.
Outside of work, Gary is a keen photographer and has a passion for motorcycle racing.
Rachael McGeachie
Director (IOM), Head of Group Compliance
Rachael joined Affinity in 2014 and has over fifteen years of experience working within the Isle of Man financial services industry, starting her career in the insurance sector within firms providing a wide range of services, including captive, domestic and commercial brokers as well as bespoke underwriters with a particular focus on large scale claims adjustments.
Rachael’s skillset spans multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance and risk management, specialising in Trust and Corporate Services as we as the eGaming industry.
Rachael is a highly skilled MLRO and financial crime prevention specialist with a passion for educating and mentorship.
Rachael is a Fellow of the International Compliance Association and translates her experience and skills in risk identification, regulatory compliance and management to fulfil her role as Head of Group of Compliance, MLRO and Director of Affinity Isle of Man.
Outside of the office, Rachael enjoys family time and travelling.
Kristy Maxwell
Associate Director
Kristy is our Associate Director with over a decade of experience in corporate and information governance in the Isle of Man Government. She has spearheaded the creation of the Medicinal Cannabis Licensing framework at the Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC), leveraging her deep understanding of the island’s policies and regulations, which she helped draft.
With a solid background in overseeing licensing and supervision processes for the region’s online and terrestrial gambling sectors, Kristy stands as a trusted authority in her field. She’s an Associate member of the International Compliance Association with notable credentials in AML and Risk and a registered Professional Data Protection Specialist with the PDP Compliance Association.
Outside the professional sphere, Kristy is a fitness enthusiast who enjoys spending time at the gym, walking her dogs, and being with family.
Contact us today to learn more about Affinity Navigator’s solutions.
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