Anti-money laundering compliance is one of the most heavily regulated areas of financial services. The legislation is complex, the regulatory expectations are demanding, and the gap between policy and practice is where most programmes fall short.
These guides cover the legislative framework, the risk-based approach, customer due diligence, suspicious activity reporting, and what effective AML compliance looks like in practice. Written for MLROs, compliance officers, and senior managers in regulated firms.
Available guides
Two guides on AML compliance
UK framework
AML in Practice: A Risk-Based Approach
A practical guide to UK AML compliance covering the legislative framework under POCA, the MLR 2017 (including the 2026 amendments), and the Criminal Finances Act 2017. The guide works through the risk-based approach, customer due diligence, suspicious activity reporting, staff training, and closes with an implementation checklist for compliance officers building or reviewing a programme.
Read the guide →International framework
AML: Core Principles and Practice
A plain-language guide to anti-money laundering compliance based on FATF international standards. It covers the international framework, the risk-based approach, customer due diligence, suspicious activity reporting, and a practical implementation checklist. Written for compliance professionals working in any jurisdiction, as a companion to the UK-specific guide.
Read the guide →Working through the framework from the start?
The AML Compliance course covers the full framework across nine sessions.
From the nature of money laundering through to a practical implementation checklist. Each session is a standalone guide covering legislation, regulations, customer due diligence, the risk-based approach, suspicious activity reporting, staff training, and programme implementation.
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