Suspicious Activity Reporting in the Financial Services Sector - The New NCA SAR Portal

Introduction

This new virtual classroom seminar will cover the key considerations and best practice when regulated Financial Services firms wish to report suspicious activities in respect of anti-money laundering and terrorists finance.

The session will look at the FCA and NCAs’ position vis-à-vis SARS plus an explanation of how to use the new NCA SAR Portal to submit reports.

It is suitable for those working both in law firms and in regulated financial services firms from litigators to in-house counsel, compliance, and anti-money laundering officers.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• Key considerations when faced with a breach of AML regulation
• Key considerations in respect of suspected terrorist financing activities
• What is a SAR?
• Who can make them?
• What is reportable and when?
• How do you make a SAR?
• FCA and NCA approach
• What is the NCA SAR Portal and how does it work?

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.