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Anti-Money Laundering Training - Online Course This Anti-Money Laundering training course explains the UK laws that were implemented to prevent money laundering. By law, businesses in the regulated sector must put controls in place to prevent financial crime, money laundering and terrorist financing. The regulated sector includes banks, accountants, estate agents, law firms and casinos. The UK is the second largest money-laundering hotspot in the world. Around £88 billion is laundered through UK organisations every year. This money funds terrorist activities and damages the UK economy, which affects all of us. With our online anti-money laundering course, you can give yourself or your staff an understanding of how money laundering works and how to prevent it from happening in your company or organisation. What is Money Laundering? Money laundering is the crime of processing dirty money (obtained through crime) through a legitimate business, or moving it into foreign bank accounts, to hide the fact that the money was illegally obtained. The 'cleaned' money can then be spent as if it was obtained from legal sources. Money laundering is usually used to fund criminal/illegal operations. Money laundering can be linked to many activities such as fraud, drug trafficking, tax violations and embezzlement. What are the learning outcomes for the Anti-Money Laundering course? At the end of the online Anti-Money Laundering course, you will be able to describe: The terms money laundering and terrorist financing Global efforts to tackle financial crime The money laundering process Key laws that address money laundering and terrorist financing The role of the regulators Who is responsible for compliance in a regulated firm Compliance measures that the responsible person must take What is meant by a risk-based approach to compliance The role of risk assessment Customer Due Diligence Know Your Customer Enhanced Customer Due Diligence The essentials of a compliance programme Background The first topic defines the terms money laundering and terrorist financing. It also explores the consequences and the nature of these crimes. Finally, the topic outlines the role of the Financial Action Task Force. The Money Laundering Process In the second topic you will learn about the three stages of money laundering. Legislation The third topic outlines relevant UK laws and also describes the offences and penalties under the POCA. Regulations Topic 4 identifies the main supervisory authorities in the UK and describes the work they do. It also explains the regulation of high value dealers and outlines the UK sanctions regime. Compliance In topic 5 you will learn about the duties of the Money Laundering Compliance Principal and the Money Laundering Reporting Officer. The topic goes on to identify the importance of employee screening and internal audits. The topic also outlines the training and skills needed by employees, the MLCP and the MLRO. Risk-based Approach Topic 6 defines the risk-based approach to compliance and outlines the purpose of an AML risk assessment. The topic also provides examples of risk factors in key regulated sectors and explains how to calculate a risk score. You will also learn about when and how to document risk assessments. Customer Due Diligence Topic 7 explains the terms Customer Due Diligence and Know Your Customer. Next, it explains what you must do to establish a customer's identity and how to identify beneficial owners. You will also learn about due diligence checks for regulated and unregulated bodies and the duty to cooperate placed on customers. Enhanced due diligence Topic 8 explains enhanced due diligence. Then the topic covers how to verify ID when a customer is not physically present and the concept of the Politically Exposed Person (PEP). Finally the topic describes enhanced due diligence checks for high risk countries and money service businesses. AML Compliance Programme The final topic summarises money laundering requirements for UK businesses. The topic also focusses on the role of the MLCP and MLRO and AML risk assessments.

Are you doing sanction checks in your law firm? In the intricate landscape of legal practice, understanding and adhering to the UK's sanctions regime is not just a recommendation; it is mandatory and it is imperative. This course aims to set clear expectations and offer practical support to firms, guiding them away from the pitfalls of breaching the UK's sanctions regime. Who is this for? This 90 minute course is for all legal firms, irrespective of the services you provide. Whether you are navigating the sanctions regime independently or operating under a license from the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI), this course is for you. The course will cover: What are sanctions What do you need to know about the sanctions for your firm How is it different to the AML regime? What controls to put in place? If the firm offers services to sanction areas – what controls? My client has been sanctioned – what do I do? Reporting obligations Using screening tools Licensing How does this impact Legal Professional Privilege? Sanction Risk Assessment Red flags factors Enforcement actions Resources Comprehensive and up to date course notes will be provided to all delegates which may be useful for ongoing reference or cascade training. Please note a recording of the course will not be made available. Speaker Helen Torresi, Consultant, DG Legal Helen is a qualified solicitor with a diverse professional background spanning leadership roles in both the legal and tech/corporate sectors. Throughout her career, she has held key positions such as COLP, HOLP, MLCO, MLRO and DPO for law firms and various regulated businesses and services. Helen’s specialised areas encompass AML, complaint and firm negligence handling, DPA compliance, file review and auditing, law management, and operational effectiveness in law firms, particularly in conveyancing (CQS).