Anti-money laundering and terrorist financing

Sign up to our workshop for clear and practical guidance through the requirements and application of the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (MLTF 2017).

This training will enable self-employed barristers, their clerking and finance teams to understand whether any of the barrister’s work will fall within MLTF 2017 and what their obligations are to ensure ongoing compliance.

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Who is this course for?

Self-employed barristers
Chambers management, clerking and chambers finance teams

What will attendees learn?

What money laundering, terrorist and proliferation financing is
Guidance documents and resources that are available for support
Understanding when MLTF 2017 will apply to a self-employed barrister’s practice
What risk assessments must a self-employed barrister carry out, and what policies and procedures must they have in place
How to ensure best practice and compliance when undertaking due diligence for a client within MLTF 2017
Understanding about the audit trails must be kept by the self-employed barrister and the clerking and finance teams
Knowing when and how a self-employed barrister, their clerking and finance teams have to file suspicious activity reports (SARs)
An introduction to sanctions and the responsibilities of a self-employed barrister if their client is subject to a sanctions order
The MLTF 2017 responsibilities expected by the Bar Standards Board

After the course, you’ll

Have an oversight of the MLTF 2017 process and particularly when a self-employed barrister’s work might fall within MLTF 2017
Have a clear route-map to guide you through the MLTF 2027 process with increased confidence to make informed decisions, and know where to seek guidance
Understand what risk assessments, policies and procedures should be in place to manage and mitigate the risks of breaching MLTF 2017

CPD

3.5 hours

Prices

Full price: £225 (plus VAT)
Bar Representation Fee members: £180 (plus VAT)
Chambers Training Package: 3.5 credits

Why pick us?

The Bar Council is the voice of the barrister profession – representing and supporting the nearly 18,000 barristers in England and Wales, and championing the rule of law and access to justice.

We run an extensive training and events programme tailored to the needs of barristers and chambers staff. All our trainers have worked in the legal sector, bringing their professional experience in to the course.

Our training focuses on day-to-day application, drawing on real-life case studies and the latest updates in the sector, so you’ll come away with practical advice, knowledge and resources to embed your learning straight away.

We know that not everyone likes to learn in the same way, so we offer a range of formats including in person, online and on-demand. And if you want to learn as a group in your chambers or organisation we can come to you. We offer discounts for group bookings, and Bar Representation Fee subscribers always get 20% off all our training and events.

The Annual Chambers Management package

This training session is available as part of the Bar Council's Annual Chambers Membership package. Chambers membership gives you access to a range of training and support throughout the year, chosen to suit your needs. Find out more about the package.

In-chambers training

We can offer this training in-chambers, including at chambers on the circuits. Please contact our Training and Events team for information on dates and pricing.

Paperless training packs

To minimise environmental impact and the amount of paper you have to carry with you, Bar Council training packs are paperless. As a delegate you will receive the materials you need for the training by email in advance, which you can access on your laptop or tablet or print in advace if required.
Throughout the training, there will be references to various Bar Council guidance or external documents which are included as a hyperlink within the attendee workbook.