The Anti-Money Laundering Agency (AMLA) & Its Impact on Financial Services

Introduction

This new webinar aims to provide financial services professionals with an understanding of the Anti-Money Laundering Agency (AMLA) and its implications for the sector. Participants will learn about the agency's role, key regulations, compliance requirements, and potential impacts on both EU and UK financial services as the initiative is set to launch in July 2025.

Participants will leave the training with a comprehensive understanding of the Anti-Money Laundering Agency (AMLA), equipped with practical strategies to ensure compliance, enhance governance, and contribute to a secure financial environment within their organisations.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Understanding the Anti-Money Laundering Agency (AMLA)
• Overview of the AMLA initiative and its objectives
• Key features of the agency's structure and functions
• Importance of AMLA in combatting money laundering and terrorist financing
• Regulatory Framework and Key Guidelines
• Specific guidelines and requirements established by AMLA for financial institutions
• Understanding the implications of non-compliance and potential penalties
• Anticipating AMLA's Impact on Financial Services
• Analysis of a recent case involving money laundering in the financial sector
• Discussion on how AMLA could have influenced the outcome and compliance measures
• Lessons learned and best practices for adapting to AMLA regulations
• Compliance Obligations under AMLA
• Identifying compliance responsibilities for financial institutions operating under AMLA
• Best practices for maintaining documentation and evidence of compliance efforts
• Implications for UK Financial Services
• Examination of how AMLA may impact UK financial institutions post-Brexit
• Key considerations for compliance with AMLA alongside existing UK regulations
• Importance of aligning practices with both EU and UK requirements
• Monitoring and Reporting Requirements
• Overview of ongoing monitoring obligations under AMLA
• Reporting suspicious activities: what is required and when
• Importance of transparency and communication with regulators
• Developing an AMLA Compliance Strategy
• Creating a comprehensive compliance strategy that aligns with AMLA requirements
• Ensuring that policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and updated in response to AMLA
• Emerging Trends and Future Developments
• Preparing for upcoming compliance challenges and evolving industry standards
• The importance of staying informed about emerging threats related to money laundering and compliance

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Tuesday 9th September 2025

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