by Yasmin Robinson | Nov 14, 2022 | News
HM Treasury has published a new statutory instrument coming into force tomorrow (15th November 2022). This substitutes the list of high risk third countries specified in schedule 3ZA of the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on...
by Yasmin Robinson | Dec 2, 2021 | News
The SRA has published some helpful guidance for new Money Laundering Compliance Officers (MLCOs) and Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLROs) covering the requirements and duties of the two roles as set out in the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer...
by Yasmin Robinson | Nov 23, 2021 | News
An SRA report into law firms’ AML governance published this week identifies authority, independence and resources as the key pillars of a successful AML regime with the third identified as the biggest challenge for firms. Between April and September this year, the SRA...
by Yasmin Robinson | Nov 2, 2021 | News
HM Treasury have published new legislation following the recent FATF decision to add Turkey, Mali and Jordan to the list of high risk third countries. Under the UK’s Money Laundering Regulations (regulation 33(1)(b)), enhanced due diligence (EDD) is mandated for any...