Navigating AML in Ireland - A Practical Guide for Regulated Firms

Introduction

Money laundering and terrorist financing continue to pose significant threats to the security, stability, and integrity of European financial systems. These activities not only undermine legal structures and economic fairness but also can enable organised crime to thrive.

Conscious of the increasing frequency and complexity of cross-border financial flows, the European Union has implemented a comprehensive and harmonised framework for all Member States to adopt to mitigate these risks. Navigating this framework is essential for legal practitioners and financial institutions alike, not only to meet compliance standards, but also to reinforce public trust and uphold the rule of law.

This webinar is designed to offer a practical and efficient update on MLRO responsibilities, outlining the European backdrop, the governing Irish legislation, the obligations it imposes, how to ensure compliance, consequences of non-compliance, the permitted exceptions and additional support services available to MLROs.

The webinar is designed for MLROs, compliance officers, and professionals across all regulated firms in Ireland, including but not limited to banks, solicitors, accountants, insurance providers, and estate agents.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The European AML Backdrop:
• The 2024 Anti-Money Laundering Package
• The Union's Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA)
• The Obligations:
• Practical methods of complying with the obligations imposed by The Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010 and the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Act 2018
• Non-Compliance & Support:
• The criminal liability imposed on perpetrators as well as MLROs for failing to satisfy AML obligations, as well as the specific scenarios whereby non-compliance is permissible or alternatively required
• Support and guidance resources available to MLROs provided by the supervising authority, to help them navigate this new, zero-tolerance era of European anti-money laundering initiatives

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Wednesday 5th November 2025

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