AML Firmwide Risk Assessment
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SRA Fines Essex Firm 24k
The SRA continues to levy large fines on regulated firms who have been in long-term breach of their obligations under the 2017 money laundering regulations. It is not clear whether the decision stems from an SRA AML Audit having been carried out. Fairhurst Menuhin & Co in Essex was fined £23,930, 2% of its turnover…
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Firm Fined for Inadequate FWRA
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) assault on firm for breaches of anti-money laundering (AML) rules has continued, with Raegal Limited being fined £1,520 (an amount equivalent to 2.4% of its gross annual domestic turnover for the last financial year). On top of this an order of £1,350 was made for costs. The penalty was due to…