Question 1

What does an AML Health Check involve?

Accepted Answer

I review your risk assessment, policies and procedures against the relevant regulatory requirements and supervisory guidance. You receive a written report setting out any gaps, areas for improvement and recommended next steps, prioritised by risk. It is an advisory review, not an audit or a regulatory inspection.

Question 2

Can you help with ongoing compliance requirements?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Some clients come to me for a one-off review, others prefer continuing support. I can provide periodic reviews, document updates and general compliance, contracts and governance assistance on a fractional basis, depending on what your business needs.

Question 3

Do you work with businesses outside the UK?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I have worked across the UK, UAE and Australia. Where local requirements differ, I will always be clear about the scope of my advice and, where necessary, recommend that you take local advice alongside my work.

Question 4

Do you provide legal advice?

Accepted Answer

No. I am an independent legal and compliance professional, not a UK solicitor or a law firm, and I do not provide legal advice. My services are provided subject to applicable professional and regulatory requirements, and I do not undertake reserved legal activities in any jurisdiction.

Question 5

Does a review guarantee a successful regulatory inspection?

Accepted Answer

No, and I would not suggest otherwise. A review is intended to help you identify and address weaknesses, but I cannot guarantee the outcome of any regulatory inspection or supervision.