Nearly a Third of Law Firms in England & Wales Breach AML Rules

According to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), 270 of 833 inspected law firms breached AML regulations, representing nearly 33%. Failures included inadequate risk assessments and failure to trace client funds. The regulator is now transferring more enforcement power to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Why this matters: Highlights that AML risk is not just banking/fintech […]