SOFTSWISS’ Eleni Panagiotopoulou becomes best AML professional 2025

Eleni Panagiotopoulou, head of the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) team, has been recognised at the Global Regulatory Awards.

Press release.- SOFTSWISS has announced that Eleni Panagiotopoulou, head of the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) team, has been named AML or MLR Professional of the Year at the Global Regulatory Awards 2025. The award honours individuals who make exceptional contributions to compliance and responsible gambling in a demanding, ever-changing regulatory landscape. Winners are recognised for their expertise, leadership, and dedication to maintaining the highest industry standards.

Eleni Panagiotopoulou, head of AML at SOFTSWISS, said: “It’s an honour to receive this award, but even more so to see AML excellence recognised on an industry stage. This recognition belongs to our entire team – every analyst, every partner, and every department that supports compliance as a shared responsibility. Together, we’re building not just safer systems, but a stronger and more trustworthy industry.”

Under Eleni’s leadership, the SOFTSWISS AML team has set new benchmarks for operational efficiency and compliance integrity. Over the past year, her key achievements included:

• Strengthening the AML function by expanding the team and increasing capacity for transaction monitoring and case reviews.

• Driving a 75 per cent rise in suspicious activity reports submitted, ensuring timely escalation and regulator engagement.

• Implementing automated transaction-screening tools and real-time analytics to improve fraud detection accuracy.

• Representing SOFTSWISS on international panels and industry forums, promoting ethical approaches to financial crime prevention.

Eleni also managed updates to SOFTSWISS AML policies across multiple jurisdictions, such as Brazil, Peru, South Africa, Malta, Curacao, Serbia, and Nigeria. She helped SOFTSWISS remain fully aligned with regulatory requirements for smooth market entry worldwide.

Her industry impact is confirmed through the delivery of more than 25 hours of AML and responsible gambling training, benefiting both SOFTSWISS employees and the broader iGaming community.

Eleni’s insights on the current state of AML and Responsible Gambling can be found in the 2026 iGaming Trends Report. There, she shares how AI systems detect risky behaviour early and support safer play across regulated markets, helping operators protect their reputation and revenue.