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We take a look at the SRA Warning Notice published on 18 October 2023 The SRA’s Warning Notice (18 October 2023) highlights persistent weaknesses in Client and Matter Risk Assessments (CMRAs), with over half of reviewed assessments deemed ineffective in 2022/23.

The Law Society of Scotland has updated their CMRA guidance. Let's have a look.

July 2025, changes on the DAML Exception. Read further, from Hansards to LinkedIn SAR Comment. Learn more.

Key points from the The July 2025 Treasury Response of the 2024 Consultation on Money Laundering

Anti-Money Laundering may not be the reason you entered the profession but it is part of normal business operations

Co-ordinated efforts target high risk companies. 11,500 companies removed from the Companies House Register

Geographical Risk - not only a consideration in your FWRA but also in relation to your clients. Apart from FATF are there any other resources to assist in understanding risk? See this toolkit of information.

Why AML Failures Could Undermine More Than Just Your Compliance

A frequent compliance phrase is garbage in garbage out - read more

Someone suggested that it could be cheaper for firms to be non-compliant. But are there other considerations?

Will Digital Wallets be the sole source of truth for the regulated industries?

Stay alert. Stay compliant. Don't bite the apple without checking the orchard

A Sweeney Todd-Inspired Cautionary Tale for UK AML Compliance

The Yellow Brick Road is Littered with possibilities.

Read why the FATF Plenary is so important to your AML programme.

Exciting times: AML reforms and Public Consultations

Is the lack of an AML Internal Audit (Regulation 21 Audit) a regulatory cause for concern?

The Brew: Crave an informal, non-judgmental AML community? It's where insights flow, not lectures. Equal voices, real chats. Join our virtual coffee spot!

SRA Annual AML and Sanctions Questionnaire considered.

Participation Certificates for Business Mediation and Co-Parent Mediation. Consider the benefits.