AML Firmwide Risk Assessment
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FCA AML Supervision: Law Firms Should Prepare in 2027
The FCA has already started communicating with law firms about the transfer of anti-money laundering supervision. With further engagement planned, firms should make preparation part of their 2027 business plans. The FCA’s Annual Public Meeting on 6 October 2026 provided an opportunity to ask a practical question: when would the regulator start communicating directly with…
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Lexcel Accredited but Removed from Lender Panels: The AML Blind Spot Behind the Badge
A firm maintained Lexcel accreditation for more than ten years but was removed from key lender panels after an SRA AML audit. What does that reveal about accreditation, independent AML audits and the risk of false assurance?