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Merrill Lynch fined $7.5m: When AML thresholds become a governance problem

Sara Henna Dahan

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Merrill Lynch fined $7.5m: When AML thresholds become a governance problem

Merrill Lynch’s $7.5m SEC fine shows why AML thresholds must be tested, documented and updated when internal evidence reveals missed risk.

Sara Henna Dahan

World Cup AML risk: why a quarter of competing countries should make firms look twice

World Cup AML risk shows why FATF lists are only part of jurisdictional risk. Here’s why regulated firms should look beyond automatic EDD triggers.

Nick Henderson-Mayo

£325 billion a year: the UK’s hidden illicit financial flows

£325bn of illicit finance flows through the UK each year. What are the risks and what can your business do to stay protected?

Sara Henna Dahan

Dentons v SRA: When does an AML breach become professional misconduct?

Dentons v SRA shows when AML breaches may become misconduct, and why firms need evidence, escalation and stronger high-risk client controls.

Sara Henna Dahan

Fraud is no longer a standalone crime. What does that mean for failure to prevent compliance?

Financial fraud is now a transnational threat linked to AI and organised crime. Here's what that means for your failure to prevent fraud obligations.

Sara Henna Dahan

When AML controls look good on paper but fail in practice: lessons from UBS Monaco’s €6m fine

UBS Monaco’s €6m fine shows how AML controls can fail in practice when due diligence, monitoring and escalation fall short.

Sara Henna Dahan

Money laundering and luxury goods: Serious failings present a compliance risk

Luxury goods can be a laundering risk when high-value purchases go unchecked. Louis Vuitton’s Dutch fine shows why strong AML controls matter.

Nick Henderson-Mayo

May 6, 2026

DOJ moves to seize Beverly Hills mansion allegedly bought with proceeds from defence contractor bribery scheme

DOJ’s Beverly Hills mansion case shows how bribery, procurement fraud, AML and third-party risk connect. Here’s what you should know.

Sara Henna Dahan

May 5, 2026

When compliance failures become criminal: What the Lafarge judgment means for business

Lafarge’s conviction shows how sanctions failures can become criminal risk. Here are the key lessons for compliance teams.

Sara Henna Dahan

The 2026 AML Regulations are now in force: what firms need to change

The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026 are now in force. HM Treasury laid the Regulations

Nick Henderson-Mayo

AML, Australia, Tranche 2, Tranche 2 training

Australia’s AML shake-up starts today: many professional services firms now face new legal compliance obligations

Today marks one of the biggest changes to Australia’s financial crime framework in nearly two decades. From 1

Naomi Grossman

Gambling Commission asks industry to cut regulatory burdens, but consistency may be the bigger issue

The Gambling Commission has launched a formal invitation for the gambling industry to submit proposals on how to

Sara Henna Dahan

AML, conveyancing, Law firms, SRA

Why conveyancing firms are facing record regulatory scrutiny

The legal sector has experienced increasing enforcement from the SRA this year. Much of the AML penalties has

Naomi Grossman

June compliance news round-up

Top stories this month UK regulatory update The Employment Rights Act is not just adding more compliance overhead,

Nick Henderson-Mayo

Crime and Policing Act: senior manager liability comes into force

From today, 29 June 2026, UK corporate criminal liability has changed significantly. Section 250 of the Crime and

Nick Henderson-Mayo

No conviction, still public: what London Mining shows about reputational risk in corruption investigations

In bribery and corruption cases, the biggest risk is often seen as the final outcome: conviction, acquittal, fine

Sara Henna Dahan

AI, AI Act, High-risk AI

Understanding the EU AI Act: The webinar FAQs

The EU AI Act is one of the most significant regulatory developments for organisations using, developing or deploying

Naomi Grossman

India’s POSH Act in 2026: what employers and international businesses need to know

India’s Prevention of Sexual Harassment framework, known as POSH, is one of the clearest statutory workplace compliance obligations

Nick Henderson-Mayo

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