AML, it’s not No.

It’s Know.

HaloAML reviews your AML framework so it can withstand regulatory scrutiny.

Most firms don't understand how the legislation applies to their business. That leaves them unable to withstand scrutiny — because they can't explain their 'why'

We translate the legislation into your firm's specific context  so the reasoning behind every compliance decision is documented, defensible, and already on file when regulators come looking.

If the reasoning isn't already documented, you don't get a chance to explain, you get a finding. 

MLR tightening supervision is moving to the FCA. Regulatory expectations are updated regularly and most firms aren't keeping pace.

With FCA taking over MLR supervision, you're more likely to be reviewed on AML than on your actual regulatory space

Directors are liable for systems and controls (Reg 21) — you cannot delegate this accountability

MLROs face personal liability under POCA (up to 5 years imprisonment)

For Directors

Who cannot delegate their Reg 21 liability for systems and controls.

For MLROs

Who face personal exposure under POCA and need compliance that doesn't depend on their memory.

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The 4 whys your records
must already answer:

If your records cannot show the answers, you are already non-compliant.

Why is your policy appropriate for your firm?

Why did you define your risk categories in the way you have?

Why did your monitoring not trigger enhanced due diligence?

Why did you decide on that approach?

HaloAML reviews what you already have, apply the legislation to your firms specific business, and produce a written assessment of where your framework stands. The gaps are identified before a regulator finds them - not after. 

Start with a review
We audit your existing framework and reveal any gaps

Ongoing support at any time for a second opinion on complex transactions

No retainer. Fixed fee. No ongoing commitment unless you want it.

An art dealer with documented reasoning and defensible assessment is more compliant than a local accountant with a checkbox list.

Compliance isn't about what you do. It's about proving why you decided what you're doing is correct.

When the FCA asks why, will your firm have the answer?

HaloAML records the logic behind every compliance decision.
Your files show the judgement, risk assessment, and reasoning regulators expect to see.

30 years AML experience / MLRO of own FCA-regulated firm