FATF Grey List update: Comprehensive guide for MLROs
Facebook Linkedin Instagram Changes to the FATF Grey List – comprehensive compliance guide for MLROs The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has added Kuwait and Papua New Guinea to its grey list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring. Under Regulation 33(1)(b) of the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, this addition means UK law firms are now legally […]
International Fraud Awareness Week: Why law firms must strengthen their defences
Facebook Linkedin Instagram International Fraud Awareness Week: Why law firms must strengthen fraud defences Whilst AML controls and compliance are at the forefront of most COLPs’ and MLROs’ minds, fraud continues to be one of the most disruptive and costly risks facing UK law firms. And while fraud often overlaps with money laundering, fraud risks […]
Celebrating 15 years of supporting law firms
Facebook Linkedin Instagram Celebrating 15 years of supporting law firms This year we’re celebrating 15 years of working with law firms across England, helping them adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-changing legal world. Over that time, the sector has seen some big shifts, including landmark laws like the Bribery Act 2010 and Equality Act […]
SRA thematic review of source of funds and source of wealth compliance
Facebook Linkedin Instagram SRA thematic review of source of funds and source of wealth compliance On 5 November 2025 Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) published its thematic review of source of funds and wealth compliance. When the Enderley team delivers independent AML audits and AML training to law firms, anxieties over source of funds (SOF) and […]
FCA to assume AML supervision of lawyers – what we know (and don’t know) so far
Facebook Linkedin Instagram FCA to assume AML supervision of lawyers – what we know (and don’t know) so far The ‘big announcement’ during the SRA COLP and COFA Conference in Birmingham last month – that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) would assume sole responsibility for AML/CTF supervision of all regulated lawyers – sent shock waves […]
HMRC Tax Adviser Registration: New Rules from April 2026
Facebook Linkedin Instagram Tax advisers must register with HMRC and satisfy minimum standards It won’t have escaped the attention of accountancy firms and tax advisers across the land that from 1 April 2026, HMRC will require tax advisers to register and meet minimum standards. With the registration deadline set for 1 April 2026, firms have […]
SRA AML Annual Report 2024–25: Key Insights for COLPs, MLROs & Partners
Facebook Linkedin Instagram SRA AML Annual Report 2024–25: Key Takeaways for COLPs, Partners and MLROs The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Annual Report 2024–25, and the findings are essential reading for law firm compliance officers, partners, and MLROs. Despite increased regulatory scrutiny, tougher supervision and record fines, one in three […]
Changes to the FATF Black List and Grey List – October 2025 update
Facebook Linkedin Instagram Changes to the FATF Black List and Grey Lists – October 2025 Update On 24 October the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) published its latest list of high-risk jurisdiction subject to a Call for Action (the “Black List”) and jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring (the “grey list”). The FATF Black List – no […]