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AMLCO Forum
A community forum for AMLCOs to get advice and guidance, and keep up-to-date on the regulatory landscape.
The problem
It took me two years of doing AML all day, every day, until I thought I had it. Two years of receiving questions, looking up the law, scouring guidance for the exact issue, usually not finding it, and then having to work out the answer.
In those days, there wasn’t really anyone to ask. We were all in the same boat.
After two years of working things out from first principles, I cracked it. I could confidently answer the questions without having to look up the law and guidance.
You are only a few months in. The law and rules are long and vague. The guidance, whilst detailed, isn’t very tailored to law firms. You need to make decisions fast, but there are so many factors. You’re stuck in decision paralysis, at a crossroads without a map, and you don’t know which way to turn.
Finding my tribe
It was 2011 when I found my tribe. I joined a committee at the Law Society of England and Wales and met, for the first time, people who were struggling with the same issues as me, who I could bounce ideas off.
It was career-changing for me. I wasn’t alone. I had a forum to raise issues, a safe place to talk ideas through and share the pain I was in.
Looking around and listening to you and your counterparts in other firms, you’re saying the same thing: “How do I know if I’m thinking about this in the right way? What if I’m wrong?”
The AMLCO Forum
So I’ve created the AMLCO Forum for you. It’s a community where you can get support and guidance, and keep up to date.
You’ll never miss an update about a change in the law. You’ll have a weekly opportunity to run ideas past someone. You’ll be able to make decisions quickly and confidently, knowing you’ve stress-tested them already.
Who it is for
AMLCOs, senior managers, heads of AML compliance or risk, CDD managers and heads of business acceptance. If you are responsible for making AML work in your firm, this group is for you.
How it works
As a founding member, you will receive:
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My AMLCO Masterclass: 23 modules to work through at your own pace, or return to as you come across particular issues.
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A weekly War Room at 10am every Thursday, where you can get answers to your important questions there and then.
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A monthly strategic briefing, concentrating on an area of AML compliance and the latest developments.
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A monthly expert session with leaders in the AML world, sharing their wealth of knowledge and experience.
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Access to our exclusive Slack community: make friends locally, hear about social events, and use our Help Required channel to ask the community what they have tried and tested.
Founding membership is $149 plus GST per month, invoiced annually or monthly, with a minimum commitment of 12 months. There are only 20 places at this founding member price.
Frequently asked questions
Who is it for?
AMLCOs, senior managers, heads of AML compliance or risk, CDD managers and heads of business acceptance. If you are responsible for making AML work in your firm, this group is for you.
Is it training?
Yes and no. It includes my AMLCO Masterclass and two sessions a month: one from me and one from an AML expert.
The weekly calls are where the action happens. This is about getting unstuck and testing ideas. Even if you don’t have an issue to raise, I guarantee you will learn something from being in the room.
Can I stay anonymous?
Absolutely. We want this to be a safe space, and I know that sometimes we have sensitive issues we need help with. When you submit your question, you can ask that we deal with it anonymously.
What if I cannot make it live?
All training sessions and War Rooms will be available on our community portal, so you can catch up if you can’t make it live.