Governance Perspectives on the FSA’s AML/CFT Handbook

This webinar will provide practical guidance on implementing the 2026 Isle of Man AML Handbook, focusing on compliance obligations for regulated entities and their senior staff. The session will examine the key changes to the Handbook and their implications for policies, procedures, and governance frameworks. Attendees will learn how to conduct effective customer due diligence, manage enhanced monitoring, and document decisions in a way that satisfies supervisory scrutiny. The discussion will also address areas of regulatory concern highlighted by recent enforcement actions, offering insight into how firms can avoid common pitfalls. Practical case studies will be used to illustrate how compliance teams can embed the Handbook requirements into their day-to-day operations. By the end of the webinar, participants will be better prepared to align their AML frameworks with regulatory expectations and to demonstrate compliance confidently during supervisory reviews in 2026.

This webinar provides one-hour of CPD and offers insights and updates from a leading industry-expert speaker. 

Delegates places are interchangeable with colleagues from the same organisation.

Content

• Key updates in the 2026 Isle of Man AML Handbook

• Customer due diligence and enhanced monitoring requirements

• Documentation and evidencing of compliance decisions

• Lessons from recent enforcement trends

• Practical integration of Handbook provisions into operations

Presenter

Sinead O'Connor Head of Regulatory & Compliance Services at DQ Advocates

Sinead is head of the Regulatory & Compliance Services team. Sinead works with clients across the financial services industry covering banking, insurance, corporate service providers and funds.  Sinead has worked in the compliance industry since 1995 so has a wealth of experience to bring to clients.  Sinead is an accredited Data Protection Practitioner.