The Solicitors Regulation Authority has released a set of guidance and report documents for firms within scope of the Money Laundering Regulations 2017.
The following documents have been published:
- Warning notice on client and matter risk assessments;
- Thematic report on client and matter risk assessments; and
- Completing the client and matter risk assessment template with supporting notes.
Relevant firms should view the publications and take appropriate actions to comply with their regulatory obligations.
https://www.sra.org.uk/solicitors/guidance/client-and-matter-risk-assessments/
https://www.sra.org.uk/sra/research-publications/client-matter-risk-assessments/