Blog tagged as AML

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.
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.
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.
Key Takeaways from the Law Society of Scotland - Guide to AML Inspections

Key insights regarding AML Inspections

The Law Society of Scotland is the regulator for Scottish Lawyers.


They are also the Anti-Money Laundering regulator body for Scottish Lawyers. 


The have a proactive approach to the dissemination of information having produced informa...

Legal Sector Affinity Group Guidance 2025
LSAG 25: Key takeaways and insights
HM Treasury Money Laundering Advisory Notice
Key Takeaways from the HM Treasury Money Laundering Advisory Notice - dated 27 March 2025
FATF February 2025 Plenary
FATF February 2025 - What changes have occurred? Check out our blog for further information.
Key Anti-Money Laundering Phases
Navigating AML? Let us clarify the common phrases you need to know.