Social Responsibility and Safer Gambling for operators is under more scrutiny than ever before, with the cost of getting it wrong now more costly than we have ever seen. Financial Crime is constantly evolving, preparation for regulatory changes cannot be taken lightly. This constant requirement for change and developments means operators need to have flexible systems with robust processes and controls in place
AMLGS uses its Gambling Clinical Specialist, financial regulation, law enforcement and sector expertise to support your firm in translating and understanding the requirements of regulatory change into practical solutions. We have over a decade of experience in delivering solutions. Our Safer Gambling and Financial Crime consultants ensure everything is tailored to your needs and your current approach
We Review, We Deliver, We Assure - we work with your organisation to review your current AML & Social Responsibility processes. We assess your governance, systems and controls to evaluate the effectiveness of your approach. We develop a robust solution to assist your firm in meeting its regulatory obligations. We use our experience to improve, design & test every aspect of Problem Gambling and Financial Crime prevention controls to give you the assurance you need to run your organisation effectively
AMLGS have worked with many gambling operators covering inspections and audits, and have carried out independent reviews in line with regulatory standards. Many of our experts have either carried out inspections in previous roles or have been on the receiving end of inspections so our knowledge in this field is quite unique.
Much of our work has been prior to inspection and dealing with preparations and in other cases we have conducted audits/reviews post inspection and in some of these post inspection engagements it has been after an operator has received enforcement action or areas for improvement.
Our Compliance Health Check which has been designed by members of Law Enforcement, Regulators and Compliance Professionals gives operators a full review and gap analysis to identify whether they are meeting legislation, regulatory obligations and guidance.
We deliver the Health Check to give operators a comprehensive understanding of any gaps and the steps needed to take to ensure they meet their obligations.
Stage 1 - Review
We review existing policies in place at the operator.
We review all documents, policies, procedures, risk assessments and training material.
We conduct a gap analysis with legislation, guidance, frameworks and trade association updates and guidance.
Stage 2 - Organisational Engagement
We interview employees across the business to understand their level of knowledge on AML and Social Responsibility.
As the regulator conducts in depth interviews with specific employees but also randomly selected staff, we replicate these interviews to identify where there may be gaps.
We use the questions currently used by the regulator and look for the same lapses in knowledge.
Stage 3 - Gap Analysis & Remedies
We provide a detailed summary of the health check.
Using a traffic light system to highlight the areas that require immediate attention.
We will work with you to fix and improve any areas that are identified as need of improvement.
Outcome:
On completion of the independent review you will receive a number of outcomes to support and ensure that your business is better prepared to face any regulatory evaluations, assessments or reviews with confidence.
Policy and Procedures in line with regulatory expectations
Increased employee compliance knowledge (both AML & RG)
Detailed gap analysis report
Safer Gambling has to be at the forefront of every compliance programme. We equip your employees with the knowledge and skills needed to keep your customers gaming activity safe. We deliver specialist training for Social Responsibility and Safer Gambling Teams as well as basic knowledge for remaining employees. Every organisation should have a dedicated team for Problem Gambling, this dedicated team needs the best training for identifying and managing signs and triggers of problem gambling, successful specialist Customer Interactions and harm reduction. The ever evolving demands are holding organisations to an expectedly high standard. The role of your employees should not be undervalued; our experts explain to them the vital role they all play in identifying and managing problem gambling and ultimately saving lives. You need to ensure your employees have:
The ability to identify and respond to signs of problem gambling
Knowledge of real life scenarios and the skills to deal with them
How to conduct successful Customer Interactions
An understanding of the important role they in making Gambling Safe
Continuous professional development and maintenance of knowledge
Training Content:
What is Problem Gambling
The important role you play
The impact problem gambling has
Red Flags and Problem Gambling signs
Early intervention and escalation
Regulatory obligations
Knowing your customers
Customer Interactions
Roles and Responsibilities
Best Practice
We believe in empowering employees with the knowledge and skills required to protect your firm. The ever evolving demands are holding organisations to an expectedly high standard. The role of your employees should not be undervalued; our experts explain to them the vital role they all play in the fight against crime and ultimately saving lives. You need to ensure your employees have:
The ability to identify and respond to financial crime risks
Knowledge of real life scenarios and the skills to deal with them
An understanding of the important role they play in the fight against crime
Continuous professional development and maintenance of knowledge
Training Content:
What is Money Laundering & CTF?
The important role you play
AML/CTF regulations
Risks to your firm
Legislation (POCA, 4th & 5th MLD, MLR)
Regulatory obligations
CDD & EDD
Risk Assessments
Roles and Responsibilities
Suspicious Activity Reporting
Best Practice
We deliver an insightful and interactive presentation to all employees within your firm in a seminar format. Similar to our training workshops with the only change being we deliver the training to a larger audience with varying roles.
With the ever-evolving legal and regulatory requirements/guidance in relation to anti-money laundering (AML) and CTF comes the responsibility for firms to empower and train their staff. Our Financial Crime Experts deliver this workshop to help you in meeting this legal requirement by equipping your employees with an understanding of Financial Crime, the responsibility of your staff and what best practice looks like. The workshop adapts to ensure all areas of your business receive relevant training that cover the relevant risks they face on a daily basis.
Training Content:
What is Money Laundering?
The important role you play
AML/CTF regulations
Risks to your firm
Legislation (POCA, 4th & 5th MLD, MLR)
Regulatory Obligations
CDD & EDD
Risk Assessments
Roles and Responsibilities
Suspicious Activity Reporting
Best Practice
We deliver an interactive course aimed specifically at customer facing/front line employees who are your first line of defence against financial crime. The role they play is hugely undervalued, we ensure that by the end of their training, they fully understand how important they are. We engage with staff to discuss common trends and techniques and how they can mitigate the risk. We guide them on how to deal with suspicious activity the correct way and the importance of doing so. With the ever-evolving legal and regulatory requirements/guidance in relation to anti-money laundering (AML) & CTF comes the responsibility for the firms to train their staff.
Our AML experts deliver this workshop to help you to meet this legal requirement by equipping your front line staff with an understanding of Financial Crime, their obligations and what best practice looks like. We also cover the collaboration between the front line and compliance teams and how to improve working to achieve results. The workshop encourages staff to engage with the trainers to gain a better understanding of AML & CTF and how they can protect themselves, the company and the customers.
Training Content:
What is Money Laundering?
How Money laundering & terrorist financing works
The important role you play
Understanding your responsibilities
The consequences of inadequate knowledge
Knowing Your Customer
Managing the risk
Suspicious Activity Reporting
Best Practice
The responsibility for effective compliance falls on the shoulders of the MLRO. The role of an MLRO is not to be underestimated; neither should the responsibilities that come with protecting your firm.
This training is designed specifically for MLRO’s and their deputies. Whether you are new to the industry or have moved to MLRO from another role, this course will equip you with everything you need to fulfil your responsibilities as an MLRO. One of our experts will offer in house face to face training on a with the MLRO and/or deputies. We cover legal framework and regulatory requirements for MLRO’s and deputy MLRO’s within the regulated sector.
You will be trained on how to develop a money-laundering risk assessment based on your companies risk appetite. We cover in great detail the SAR process and best practice for you and your firm. Also covered are the highly important regulatory requirements for an annual report to your board or senior management amongst other topics listed within the training content. This training will give the MLRO everything they need to fulfil the role to the standard legally required.
Legal and regulatory requirements
Enterprise and Customer Risk Assessment guidance
Record keeping and timelines
Suspicious Activity Reports
Defence Against Money Laundering (Consent)
AML basics
Ongoing monitoring
MLRO annual report
Case studies
Training for staff