French bank

Fight against money laundering

The creation of a Compliance Division

Société Générale has had a compliance committee since 1990. In 1997, the bank created the Compliance Division to manage and coordinate a worldwide network of 340 employees.

Compliance code reaffirmed

All the bank's business lines are concerned by this compliance code. The Group is implementing a compliance doctrine and a strict code of conduct, in line with the highest standards in the profession.

Missions of the Compliance Division

  • Defining and applying the policies, principles and procedures pertaining to compliance matters, combating money laundering and terrorist financing.
  • Ensuring respect of the financial market professional regulations and prevention and management of possible conflicts of interest with regard to clients.
  • Proposing individual compliance rules for each employee.
  • Raising the awareness of operational staff, training and advisory.
  • Coordinating relations between Group entities and the French and international regulatory authorities.

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