AML building blocks workshop
19 November 2025 | 9:30am –1:30pm UK time | Zoom
In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to assemble a risk-based AML framework piece by piece. Participants will come away with practical tools, examples and templates to strengthen your own AML programme - without the jargon or hard sell.
You’ll learn what “good” looks like under current SRA expectations, see examples of proportionate approaches and get copies of Jonathon's practical templates and tools to apply in your own firm.
Free resources include:
- FWRA framework outline
- Template AML policy index
- CMRA template
- First AML product guide
- Sample audit template
- Training matrix
- 90-day action-plan template
- Full recordings and slides
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Your hosts
Jonathon Bray
Director, Jonathon Bray Limited
Jonny Coleman
UK Country Manager, First AML
Who should attend
- MLROs, MLCOs, COLPs and COFAs
- Compliance and onboarding teams
- Department heads and supervisors
- Finance/cashier teams
- Anyone responsible for AML training or audits
"Jon’s advice and support has been very helpful in rationalising the requirements of COLP/COFA compliance. Putting in place the appropriate systems seemed such a challenge, so we’re very grateful for the clarity and detailed knowledge that Jon brought to the process."
Andrew Johnson, Director Property Law
Humfrys and Symonds
What you'll learn
Using a case study-based approach, the workshop will walk attendees through six sessions, each focussing on a core AML “building block” showing how they connect into one cohesive framework.
Firm-wide risk assessment (FWRA)
Build a solid foundation that reflects your real risks, not just generic templates. Takeaway: FWRA framework outline
Policies, controls & procedures (PCPs)
Map your key risks to clear, actionable controls. Takeaway resource: AML policy index
Client & matter risk assessments (CMRA)
Create consistent, defendable front-line decisions.
Takeaway resource: CMRA template
Client due diligence in practice
Improve identity, SoF/SoW and screening processes.
Takeaway resource: First AML product guide
Independent AML audit
Turn assurance into improvement, not paperwork.
Takeaway resource: Sample audit template
Training & competence
Build capability and culture across every role.
Takeaway resource: One-page training matrix