Following on from my recent blog on the evolving role of the MLRO, I realised I overlooked one critical component: the independent AML audit. The more I considered it, the clearer it became that this is not a supporting detail but something that deserves attention in its own right. Under Regulation 21 of the Money… Read more: Regulation 21 Independent AML Audit: More Than a Regulatory Requirement

The role of the Money Laundering Reporting Officer at a law firm often remains an additional task. It is a thankless, burdensome responsibility tacked onto an already busy fee-earning role. Historically, it was viewed as a “back-office” necessity; a hat to be worn only when a problem arose. Today, that dynamic has shifted. As regulatory… Read more: MLRO: From Compliance Gatekeeper to Cultural Architect

In AML risk management compliance, the focus is usually on red flags. Spot the inconsistency, trust your instincts, escalate when something is off. But if you only ever look for what is wrong, you start to lose sight of what right actually looks like. Green flags matter. They are not just the absence of risk,… Read more: Client Matter Risk Assessments: Green Flags