MLRO Update Spring 2027 - Latest Developments & Best Practice

Introduction

Spring 2027 provides an opportunity to take stock of recent legislative and regulatory developments, consider the lessons from supervisory findings and enforcement action, and identify priorities for the months ahead.

In this webinar, expert speaker Jo Morris will examine what these developments mean for MLROs and their deputies, from reviewing risk assessments and strengthening internal controls to keeping policies, procedures and staff training up to date.

Designed for MLROs, deputies and compliance officers, this webinar will help you assess your current approach and focus your efforts where they will make the greatest difference.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Recent changes to AML legislation and regulations, and updates to relevant guidance
• Regulatory activity during the first months of 2027, including findings from the latest available AML annual reports and thematic reviews
• Updates and best practice relating to:
• New and amended regulations
• Business-wide and client risk assessments
• High-risk third countries
• Sanctions
• Source of funds and source of wealth
• Staff training and awareness
• Facts, figures and key findings from the regulators
• The cost of getting it wrong, including lessons from recent enforcement action
• What to expect as 2027 progresses and how to prepare