Courses in Leicester

Introduction: HM Treasury maintains comprehensive records of all persons and entities currently subject to sanctions. This means that they face financial restrictions, usually on the basis of their links with terrorist activity or human rights abuse. If you run a business, you need to make sure that you do not handle money or assets owned by sanctioned parties, or enter into an arrangement whereby you grant them access to funds. To do so is a criminal offence. In this course, you will learn how financial sanctions work and how to meet your duties under the law.   What You Will Learn: How financial sanctions work and the purpose and scope of the UK financial sanctions regime The scope and purpose of the Consolidated List and the UK Investment Ban List The parties responsible for maintaining these lists and how to use target and name matches to ensure that you do not engage in any transactions with individuals and entities named on the list How to verify customers' identity, and the information you should collect when undertaking transactions Benefits of Taking This Course: If you are a business owner, you will benefit from learning how to avoid conducting business with sanctioned parties If you are responsible for financial transactions as part of your job, you will benefit from learning how to verify a customer's identity and check whether they are currently facing sanctions If you work in the financial sector, this course will provide you with a good introduction to sanctions If you work in the public sector, you may benefit from furthering your understanding of how the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the Treasury and other bodies work together to combat crime

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).

Master the intricacies of international sanctions with our 'Managing Sanctions Risk Course.' Gain a comprehensive understanding of sanctions, regulations, and compliance measures. Explore effective screening and due diligence strategies, along with risk mitigation tactics. Elevate your expertise in developing robust sanctions compliance programs. Navigate global business confidently with the knowledge to safeguard against legal and reputational risks. Enroll now for a proactive approach to managing sanctions and ensuring ethical business practices.