SRA AML Audit
Articles on SRA anti-money laundering audits and inspections of law firms, including common findings, firmwide and client matter risk assessments, policies, due diligence and the steps firms can take to address compliance gaps.
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SRA AML Policies Review: Will It Reflect Lexsure’s Audit Findings?
The SRA will host a webinar on 19 October 2026 to discuss its findings on AML policies and procedures, highlighting good and poor practices. Firms will be encouraged to compare their own measures and may relate these findings to recent independent audits, emphasizing the necessity for practical compliance beyond documentation.
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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?