Blog tagged as AML

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
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
Mischief Night and the Temptation of AML Shortcuts
All Hallows Eve is full of Tricker. But every tale has an underlying lesson.
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?
Compliance and Car Maintenance
As an illustration let's look at the concept of Car Maintenance through the lens of AML. Find out more.
Key takeaways: SRA Warning Notice
We take a deep dive: 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.
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.