Money laundering


Guidance for new Money Laundering Compliance Officers (MLCOs) and Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLROs)

MLCO and MLRO are the two anti-money laundering roles set out in the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (the regulations).

How we ensure law firms comply with their AML regulations

We expect all firms to comply with their AML responsibilities at all times. Our Guidance and Support section includes help and advice for those unsure of the best way forward.

Who the AML regulations apply to

There are three areas of AML activity we supervise which might bring your firm into the scope of the regulations if you are offering them to third parties by way of business.