SRA Releases Guidance for Firms in Scope of the MLRs 2017
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has released a set of guidance and report documents for firms within scope of the Money Laundering Regulations (MLRs) 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.