Financial Crime Compliance
AML programme design, KYC frameworks, transaction monitoring and MLRO support for regulated financial services firms.
Speak to an ExpertGet in Touch
Whether you need licensing support, compliance advice or regulatory strategy, our team is ready to help. Free initial consultation — no obligation.
Get Expert Advice
What We Do
Financial crime prevention is a core regulatory obligation for all regulated financial services firms. Our financial crime service covers the design, implementation, and operation of comprehensive anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing frameworks.
We help firms build risk-based AML programmes that meet regulatory expectations while remaining operationally practical. Our services include AML risk assessments, policy development, transaction monitoring design, suspicious activity reporting, sanctions screening, and training programmes.
With increasing regulatory focus on financial crime compliance — and growing enforcement activity — having a robust and well-documented framework is essential for maintaining your authorisation and protecting your business.
Risk Assessment
Comprehensive business-wide and customer risk assessments aligned to regulatory expectations.
Framework Design
AML/CFT policies, procedures, and controls tailored to your business model and risk profile.
Transaction Monitoring
Design and calibration of transaction monitoring rules and scenarios.
Training & Oversight
Staff training programmes and ongoing monitoring of financial crime controls.
What's Included
Business-Wide Risk Assessment
Comprehensive BWRA covering all ML/TF risk factors relevant to your business.
AML/CFT Policy Suite
Complete set of anti-money laundering policies, procedures, and controls.
Transaction Monitoring Framework
Rule-based scenarios, threshold setting, alert investigation procedures.
KYC/CDD Procedures
Customer due diligence procedures for onboarding and ongoing monitoring.
SAR Management Process
Suspicious activity reporting procedures and regulatory liaison protocols.
Staff Training Programme
Tailored AML training for all staff levels including board and front-line.
Who This Service Is For
Firm Types
- —Payment institutions and EMIs
- —Crypto and digital asset businesses
- —Money services businesses
- —Banks and credit institutions
Situations & Triggers
- —Building an AML framework from scratch
- —Enhancing existing financial crime controls
- —Responding to regulatory findings
- —Preparing for AML inspections
Why Work With Us
Financial Services Only
We operate exclusively within regulated financial services. Every member of our team has direct regulatory experience in this sector.
Senior-Led Delivery
Every engagement is led by a senior consultant with hands-on regulatory experience — not delegated to junior staff.
Practical, Not Theoretical
We build frameworks that work in practice, not just on paper. Our advice is grounded in what regulators actually expect.
Global Reach
We advise across 65+ jurisdictions, combining local regulatory knowledge with a consistent, high-quality approach.
Related Insights
FCA Cryptoasset Financial Promotions Rules: What Every UK Crypto Firm Must Know
The FCA's cryptoasset financial promotions regime under PS23/6 — mandatory risk warnings, approval categories, common violations and enforcement consequences.
AML Compliance for Money Services Businesses — Practical UK Guide
How UK money services businesses can build and maintain effective AML compliance programmes that satisfy the FCA and avoid enforcement action.
High-Risk Jurisdictions and MSB Compliance — What UK Firms Must Know
How UK MSBs should manage remittance corridors to high-risk jurisdictions while maintaining FCA compliance and managing financial crime risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
A comprehensive AML framework includes a business-wide risk assessment, customer due diligence procedures, ongoing monitoring, transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, sanctions screening, record-keeping, staff training, and independent audit arrangements.
Yes, we support firms in establishing and maintaining their Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) arrangements. Our advisory team has extensive experience with SAR reporting and regulatory liaison.
Yes, we design and calibrate transaction monitoring frameworks, including rule-based scenarios, threshold setting, alert investigation procedures, and management reporting.
We deliver AML/CFT training for all staff levels including board members, senior management, front-line staff, and compliance teams.
AML policies should be reviewed at least annually, or more frequently if there are material changes to the business, regulatory requirements, or risk landscape.
Inadequate AML controls can result in regulatory enforcement action, financial penalties, criminal prosecution, loss of banking relationships, and reputational damage.
Yes. We have deep expertise in AML compliance for crypto and digital asset businesses, including Travel Rule compliance, wallet screening, and blockchain analytics integration.
Yes. We offer standalone AML health checks that assess your current framework against regulatory expectations and provide prioritised recommendations.