Client and Matter risk Assessments
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Firmwide risk assessments: turn the SRA framework into a document that reflects your firm
A firmwide risk assessment (FWRA) should explain how your firm could be exposed to money laundering and terrorist financing, and what you do about those risks. It is not a generic AML statement or a form to complete once and file away. It is the firm-level foundation for your policies, controls and procedures, and it…
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Technology Impact Assessment: Let’s Talk AML Software
Most firms today rely on slick AML tools to handle ID checks and source-of-wealth. Platforms like Thirdfort and CDDmonitor (digital CMRA) have quickly become the norm. But the rules have changed. Recent HM Treasury guidance and LSAG advisory notes have quietly reshaped what “good” looks like, and many firms haven’t caught up. It is no…