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Key takeaways: SRA Warning Notice
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.
Law Society of Scotland Updated their CMRA Guidance
The Law Society of Scotland has updated their CMRA guidance. Let's have a look.
The Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) (Threshold Amount) (Amendment) Order 2025
July 2025, changes on the DAML Exception. Read further, from Hansards to LinkedIn SAR Comment. Learn more.
Treasury Response to their AML Consultation
Key points from the The July 2025 Treasury Response of the 2024 Consultation on Money Laundering
Who Helps the Helpers? 
Anti-Money Laundering may not be the reason you entered the profession but it is part of normal business operations
11,500 Companies Removed from Companies House Register
Co-ordinated efforts target high risk companies. 11,500 companies removed from the Companies House Register
Mastering AML Country Risk 
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.
Accreditation at Risk?
Why AML Failures Could Undermine More Than Just Your Compliance
Inherent Risk vs Residual Risk: 
A frequent compliance phrase is garbage in garbage out - read more
Why the Reluctance?
Someone suggested that it could be cheaper for firms to be non-compliant. But are there other considerations?
Digital IDs and EU Identity Wallets
Will Digital Wallets be the sole source of truth for the regulated industries?
Snow White and the Poisoned Apple A Fairy Tale of Anti-Money Laundering
Stay alert. Stay compliant. Don't bite the apple without checking the orchard
The Shaving of Suspicion: A Sweeney Todd Tale of AML Gone Wrong
A Sweeney Todd-Inspired Cautionary Tale for UK AML Compliance
AML Through the Emerald Lens: Follow the Yellow Brick Risk Road
The Yellow Brick Road is Littered with possibilities.
FATF Plenary
Read why the FATF Plenary is so important to your AML programme.
Australia's AML Reforms: A New Era for Financial Crime Compliance
Exciting times: AML reforms and Public Consultations
No Independent Internal AML Audit?
Is the lack of an AML Internal Audit (Regulation 21 Audit) a regulatory cause for concern?
The Brew
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!
AML & Sanctions Data Collection: Are You Ready?
SRA Annual AML and Sanctions Questionnaire considered.
Participation Certificates
Participation Certificates for Business Mediation and Co-Parent Mediation. Consider the benefits.