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Sanctions & AML Compliance

The sanctions and AML regulatory landscape has never been more demanding. We help financial institutions, corporates, and professional services firms design, implement, and test compliance programmes — and defend them when OFSI, the FCA, or other authorities raise concerns.

What We Cover

How We Can Help You

  • AML policies, procedures, and risk assessments
  • Sanctions screening systems and due diligence frameworks
  • MLRO support and suspicious activity report (SAR) advice
  • FCA and OFSI investigation defence
  • Compliance programme reviews and gap analysis
  • Training for compliance teams and boards

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Our Process

How We Work With You

01

Risk Assessment

We conduct a thorough review of your customer base, business model, and geographic exposure to identify AML and sanctions risk.

02

Programme Design

We draft or update AML policies, controls, and sanctions procedures — ensuring they meet current FATF, FCA, and OFSI standards.

03

Testing & Training

We test your controls against real scenarios and deliver tailored training to ensure your team understands and applies the framework.

FAQs

Common Questions

Who needs an AML compliance programme?

All regulated entities under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 — including banks, payment institutions, law firms, accountants, estate agents, and crypto asset businesses.

What are the penalties for AML failures?

The FCA can impose unlimited fines, suspend or withdraw authorisation, and refer individuals for prosecution. Criminal penalties for individuals include up to 14 years' imprisonment.

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