About CostaAML - Your Real Estate AML Compliance Experts in Malaga & Costa del Sol.
At CostaAML, we specialize in AML compliance solutions for the real estate sector on Costa del Sol, ensuring full adherence to EUAMLD and Spanish AML regulations (Ley 10/2010 & Real Decreto 304/2014). Our mission is to help real estate agents, property developers, and legal professionals navigate PBC/FT (Prevención del Blanqueo de Capitales y de la Financiación del Terrorismo) compliance effortlessly, avoiding regulatory fines and reputational risks.
Led by Andréas Hobbelin, a highly experienced AML expert with over 15 years in the industry, CostaAML is founded on deep expertise from working with one of the largest Scandinavian banks (Swedbank), leading fintechs (ZTL, Plusius), and a top audit & consultancy firm (BDO).
Andréas is a former board member of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) Nordics Chapter and holds prestigious certifications, including:
✔ Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
✔ Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS)
Additionally, Andréas is a teacher and leader at the JUC-Network for Heads of Anti-Money Laundering Specialists, ensuring that CostaAML is at the forefront of AML best practices, regulatory developments, and compliance training.
With expertise in AML Risk Assessments, KYC & Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), AML External Expert Reviews, and Compliance Officer (Responsable de PBC/FT) services, we offer tailored solutions to protect businesses from financial crime exposure.
Our CostaAML Compliance Badge certifies that real estate agencies have successfully met AML requirements, building trust with banks, business partners, clients and regulators.
Meet Our AML Experts
CostaAML is led by seasoned AML specialists with backgrounds in banking, fintech, audit, and regulatory compliance and risk intelligence. With expertise in anti-money laundering, financial crime prevention, and enhanced due diligence, we help real estate agencies operating in Spain and Costa del Sol and to comply with EUAMLD and the Spanish AML regulations (Ley 10/2010 & Real Decreto 304/2014) efficiently.
Andréas Hobbelin
Senior AML & Financial Crime Expert
A seasoned AML expert with over 15 years of experience, Andreas Hobbelin has a background in banking, fintech, and audit & consultancy, having worked with Swedbank, ZTL, Plusius, and BDO. He is a former board member of ACAMS Nordics Chapter, a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS), and a leader at the JUC-Network for Heads of AML Specialists. At CostaAML, he specializes in AML risk assessments, compliance strategy, and real estate sector AML solutions for Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca.
Mitchell White
Senior Advisor - EDD Expert
A financial crime and intelligence analysis expert, Mitchell White has extensive experience in AML, due diligence, and trade intelligence across banking, consultancy, and public sector regulation. He has held senior roles at Santander Consumer Bank, BDO, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Norwegian Customs Administration, focusing on export controls, supply chain distribution, and risk mitigation. A certified AML and financial crime specialist, he contributes to CostaAML’s expertise in compliance strategy, high-risk client assessments, and regulatory intelligence.
We have background from top tier banks and audit and consultancy firms
