Financial Crime Prevention and AML: Key Considerations for Directors in the UK
Description
This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of anti-money laundering (AML) obligations for UK directors, focusing on implementing effective practices and maintaining compliance. Directors will learn about their specific AML responsibilities, including reporting obligations and documentation requirements. The session explores recent changes in UK AML legislation, helping directors adapt to evolving standards and strengthen their organisation’s AML framework. Attendees will leave with practical tools to navigate reporting duties, monitor AML compliance, and mitigate the risks associated with financial crime. By enhancing their understanding of AML requirements, directors can better protect their organisations and uphold regulatory expectations.
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
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Understanding UK AML requirements for directors
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Implementing and monitoring effective AML practices in organisations
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Navigating reporting and regulatory duties
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Adapting to changes in UK AML legislation
Presenters
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Claire Cross Partner at Collas Crill |
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Claire is an experienced lawyer in all areas of white-collar law, with particular expertise in criminal, regulatory and disciplinary cases relating to financial services. Prior to joining Corker Binning, Claire spent a number of years as a Senior Lawyer at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the Enforcement Division, advising and prosecuting the full spectrum of enforcement action. Claire is recommended by The Legal 500 UK 2021 in the following practice areas: Financial Services: Contentious, Fraud: White-Collar Crime, and Professional Discipline. In Chambers and Partners 2021, Claire is ranked in Financial Crime: Individuals and Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory. She is described by the Legal 500 UK 2022 as “a star performer” and “fantastic for all white-collar cases, particularly FCA criminal / regulatory defence work.” |
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Stephen Gentle Consultant at Collas Crill |
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Stephen is a highly experienced lawyer with thirty years’ experience advising corporate and individual clients in complex white collar crime and regulatory investigations and prosecutions, frequently international in nature. Chambers Band 1 in Financial Crime (Corporates), Star Individual in Financial Crime (Individuals) Chambers 2022. Business Crime Defence Lawyer of the Year 2021 – Issued by Who’s Who Legal Business. Stephen’s expertise includes bribery and corruption cases, money laundering, fraud, cartel, Financial Conduct Authority and tax investigations. His advisory practice focuses on advising clients on compliance with legislative, regulatory and industry anti-bribery, anti-money laundering and sanctions requirements and liaising with relevant law enforcement and regulatory organisations. Alongside this white collar practice, Stephen has advised individuals and organisations in government on sensitive criminal issues. Immediately prior to leaving Simmons & Simmons, Stephen was ranked in Band 1 for Financial Crime (Corporates) and as Star Individual for Financial Crime (Individuals). |