Anti-money laundering resources – we can help
LSAG AML guidance - what you need to know
Rick Kent, anti-money laundering policy manager, looks at the key changes introduced by the revised anti-money laundering guidance for the legal sector.
AML audits - what to expect
At our annual AML conference, anti-money laundering was very much on the SRA’s agenda for 2020. Here’s what you can expect.
Money Laundering Regulations 2020 (OnDemand)
This webinar provides an overview of the new money laundering regulations and their impact on your firm.
Webinar series: Anti-money laundering guidance (January–March 2021)
With the launch of the revised anti-money laundering (AML) guidance, the Law Society is hosting a series of free webinars to cover guidance and best practice.
Recent features
Book review: Anti-money Laundering Toolkit (3rd)
Sue Mawdsley reviews the latest edition of the Anti-Money Laundering Toolkit (Law Society, 2021, £60) by Alison Matthews.
Complaints handling – 5 top tips
Anjali Mouelhi, regulatory policy adviser, provides some top tips on how good practice can prevent complaints from happening in the first place and from escalating and when they do.
Quality indicators - an update
Marzena Lipman, regulatory policy adviser, provides an update on the work the regulators are doing on digital comparison tools (DCTs) for consumers and what it might mean for law firms.
Using AI to comply
Eleanor Weaver, Chief Executive Officer at Luminance, considers how artificial intelligence can assist law firms in managing and monitoring their data protection obligations.
Failure to disclose
Rick Kent, our AML Policy Manager, outlines the latest changes to the CPS Guidance on ‘failure to disclose’ money laundering offences and what it will mean for law firms.
FAQs - ways of working
Our Practice Advice team has put together some of their most frequently asked questions (and answers) on current compliance issues.
Taking mobile risks
With remote/hybrid working becoming the norm, Rebecca Atkinson, Director of Risk at Howard Kennedy, outlines the risks when staff are using mobile apps in client communications.
Dubious investment schemes: too good to be true?
Rina Amin, risk and compliance solicitor at Howard Kennedy, shares tips on how to spot a dubious investment scheme.
PI insurance – market update
Brian Boehmer looks at the current state of the PII market and how you can prepare for renewal.
Brexit and practising rights
Anna Drozd and Betty-Ann Morain look at practice rights in the light of Brexit.
The roar of ‘silent cyber’
The ironically entitled ‘silent cyber’ is making a lot of noise in the legal sector of late. Vanessa Cathie, Vice President of Global Cyber & Technology at Lockton Companies, explains what it is and if firms should be worried about it.
Quality indicators - an update
Marzena Lipman, regulatory policy adviser, provides an update on the work the regulators are doing on digital comparison tools (DCTs) for consumers and what it might mean for law firms.
Using AI to comply
Eleanor Weaver, Chief Executive Officer at Luminance, considers how artificial intelligence can assist law firms in managing and monitoring their data protection obligations.
SRA draft business plan 2020/2021— explained
Rebecca Atkinson, Director of Risk at Howard Kennedy, looks at the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority’s (SRA) Business Plan for 2020/21. Although subject to change following consultation, the current draft indicates the direction of travel for the SRA and the impact on the profession in terms of regulation.
