Tag: Regulation 21
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FCA Wants Partnership With Solicitors. It Will Still Expect Proof
The FCA says it wants partnership, proportionate supervision and less unnecessary paperwork. For law firms, that makes evidence of effective AML controls more important, not less.
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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?