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SRA Warning Notice on Client & Matter Risk Assessments

SRA Warning Notice on Client & Matter Risk Assessments

Short snappy key points on SRA's Warning Notice on Client & Matter Risk Assessments

Should I worry about Sanctions for UK Clients

Should I worry about Sanctions for UK Clients

UK clients and Sanctions

Another Year, Still No Audit?

Another Year, Still No Audit?

UK clients and Sanctions

Compliance and Car Maintenance

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

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.

The Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) (Threshold Amount) (Amendment) Order 2025

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.

Who Helps the Helpers?

Who Helps the Helpers?

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

Mastering AML Country Risk

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?

Accreditation at Risk?

Why AML Failures Could Undermine More Than Just Your Compliance

Why the Reluctance?

Why the Reluctance?

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

Snow White and the Poisoned Apple A Fairy Tale of Anti-Money Laundering

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

AML Through the Emerald Lens: Follow the Yellow Brick Risk Road

AML Through the Emerald Lens: Follow the Yellow Brick Risk Road

The Yellow Brick Road is Littered with possibilities.

FATF Plenary

FATF Plenary

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

No Independent Internal AML Audit?

No Independent Internal AML Audit?

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

AML & Sanctions Data Collection: Are You Ready?

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 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

Legal Sector Affinity Group Guidance 2025

LSAG 25: Key takeaways and insights

HM Treasury Money Laundering Advisory Notice

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 Plenary

FATF February 2025 - What changes have occurred? Check out our blog for further information.

Key Anti-Money Laundering Phases

Key Anti-Money Laundering Phases

Navigating AML? Let us clarify the common phrases you need to know.

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