Blog - AML Audit, Family Law, Child Contact, Residence, Co-Parenting

The Velveteen Rabbit
A children's story written in 1922 contains one of the most precise descriptions of authentic professional positioning ever put on a page. Not polished. Not perfect. Not new. Real. And in an overcrowded market full of imitation, Real turns out to be the rarest thing of all.
The Emperor's New Clothes
Is your AML Framework preventative or performative?
The Forty Elephants: Placement, Layering, Integration
A deep dive into the Forty Elephants’ criminal empire, showing how their operations map perfectly onto today’s AML framework of placement, layering and integration — and why their red flags still matter for modern compliance.
A little space. A new perspective. 
At Alexander Christian we offer separated parents the opportunity to attend a solo workshop to consider what improving their Co-Parenting Relationship woud look like
Client Persona: 
You have created or sell a beautiful product or service. That is wonderful, but do you know whom your ideal client is? Not thought about it? You could be missing out. Find out more ...
Politically Exposed Persons
Politically Exposed Persons: the who, and the why.
Top 5 Co-Parenting Challenges in November
November a time for reflection. But with Christmas coming and various school events we can caught up in the moment - here are some things to consider.
Trusted Circles, Quiet Intentions: AML Lessons from the Gunpowder Plot
Gunpowder Plot - the case of the anonymous letter that alerted the authorities to treason - learn the lessons from history
Source of Funds vs. Source of Wealth
What is the difference between Source of Funds and Source of Wealth. Following the SRA Thematic Review we consider this
Mischief Night and the Temptation of AML Shortcuts
All Hallows Eve is full of Tricker. But every tale has an underlying lesson.
What Stories Will Your Children Tell?
Children absorb the emotional climate of a relationship breakdown. Learn how conflict around special occasions becomes part of their long‑term memory , and how to create healthier experiences.
Parenting Plans 
A Parenting Plan can help reduce uncertainty, parental conflict, and assist parents to manage their child arrangements respectfully and calmer.
Heritage, Resilience, and the Heart of Co-Parenting
Black History Month Celebrating, cultural, stories and food.
SRA Warning Notice on Client & Matter Risk Assessments
Short snappy key points on SRA's Warning Notice on Client & Matter Risk Assessments
Glossary of AML Terms & Why It Matters?
Why do these acronyms matter?
Another Year, Still No Audit?
UK clients and Sanctions
Compliance and Car Maintenance
As an illustration let's look at the concept of Car Maintenance through the lens of AML. Find out more.
Misreading Intentions in Co-Parenting 
Why perceived mixed message post-separation can lead to polarisation in child contact arrangements.