To Report or Not to Report? Practical Scenarios for MLROs

Description

This webinar will provide MLROs and compliance professionals with a practical guide to managing external reporting obligations. It will cover key considerations in determining whether to report suspicious activity, the investigation steps required before making a disclosure, and how to compile a high-quality suspicious activity report (SAR). The session will also address best practices for record-keeping and present real-world worked examples to help attendees navigate challenging reporting decisions.

 

Content

  • How, when and how to report suspicious activity?

  • The investigation steps 

  • Writing a good quality report 

  • Record keeping 

  • Worked examples in practice

 

Presenter

Chris Usher

Managing Director of the School of International Financial Services

Chris Usher 

Chris is the Managing Director of the School of International Financial Services (SIFS), a leading provider of training and education in offshore financial services across 15 jurisdictions globally. He has over 25 years of experience in offshore financial services, having previously held senior wealth management roles at Barclays Wealth and Santander, where he advised private clients and corporates on complex global investment solutions and wealth structuring. Chris is currently also a Director at Cavenwell Group. With a deep understanding of geopolitical and economic dynamics, Chris helps clients navigate the changing international wealth structuring landscape and optimise tax efficiency. Chris has trained over 6,000 people in qualifications for the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments (CISI) in wealth management and is a well-regarded member of the Institute. He also serves on the committee of the Jersey Wealth Managers Association (JWMA) and is a member of the Institute of Directors.

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