Specialist AML support when you need an experienced second opinion
AML responsibilities can present difficult practical and professional judgements. MLRO Support provides accountants, bookkeepers and tax advisers with confidential, practical support from David Winch FCA, an experienced forensic accountant with specialist knowledge of the Proceeds of Crime Act and anti-money laundering requirements. Whether you need a second opinion on a potential reporting issue, an independent review of your AML systems, staff training or ongoing support, we provide an experienced second pair of eyes.
"AML compliance is not always black and white. My role is to help fellow professionals consider difficult situations, understand the relevant requirements and reach a properly considered and documented decision." David Winch FCA
David Winch is a Chartered Accountant and practising forensic accountant with extensive experience of POCA, money laundering issues and financial investigations.
He understands both the technical requirements and the practical pressures faced by accountants, MLROs and other regulated professionals.
The objective is straightforward: practical, independent support that helps you make and document sound professional decisions.
How David can help
Second Opinions
Sometimes an MLRO simply needs an experienced second opinion.
If you are uncertain whether circumstances give rise to a reportable suspicion, or how you should respond to a difficult client situation, provide David with an anonymised outline of the facts.
He will consider the circumstances and provide an independent written opinion to help you reach and document your decision.
Systems Review
An independent AML systems review can identify weaknesses before they become regulatory problems.
We review your firm's AML policies, controls and procedures, including the firm-wide risk assessment and a sample of client files, and provide a practical written report setting out our findings and recommendations.
The review can also assist firms required to undertake an independent evaluation under Regulation 21.
Support Subscription
Give your MLRO continuing access to experienced specialist support.
MLRO Support subscribers can obtain one second opinion of up to one hour each month, together with regular AML updates and preferential terms for additional services.
It provides a straightforward way of having experienced support available when an unusual or difficult AML issue arises.
Staff Training
AML procedures are only effective if the people applying them understand their responsibilities. In collaboration with PTP Interactive and CPDStore, we provide practical online AML training for professional firms. For larger teams, we can also provide bespoke virtual or in-house training tailored to your firm's circumstances.
Experienced support for regulated practices
"The virtual AML Systems Review was thorough, realistic, and highly professional. The resulting report gave us total confidence ahead of our formal supervisory audit."
Compliance Director
90+
Considerable success for firms fully implementing our Systems Review recommendations.
30+
Years specialising in POCA, financial investigation and related regulatory matters.
"David’s written second opinion was incredibly clear, prompt, and gave our firm the exact professional reassurance we needed to handle a highly sensitive reporting dilemma. His background as an FCA means he speaks our language."
Senior Partner, Multi-Director ICAEW Accounting Practice
Expert compliance across the professional landscape
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