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AML HQ joins the ACCA technology supplier platform.

AML HQ joins the ACCA technology supplier platform.

AML HQ, the innovative Anti Money Laundering (AML) solution provider, announced they will be featuring on the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) technology supplier platform, providing Know Your Customer (KYC) onboarding software and compliance workflows suitable for Accounta...

Accounting New Year's Resolutions

Accounting New Year's Resolutions

A new year, a new you as the saying goes. As January comes to a close and the talk of new year’s resolutions starts to subside, we review how well we’ve faired in meeting our goals. I think many of us choose similar resolutions such as dry January, going to the gym, or eating healthy, often ending w...

Anti-Money Laundering Policies, Controls and Procedures

Anti-Money Laundering Policies, Controls and Procedures

The Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Acts 2010 to 2021 places obligations on designated persons regarding Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and record keeping, procedures, and training. 

Within this post, we break down the key topics that need to be covered by firms wh...

AML Red Flags for Accountants

AML Red Flags for Accountants

Accountants can help prevent and disrupt crime by exercising their professional intuition and knowing when to detect and investigate Anti-Money Laundering Red flags. Accountants have a crucial role to play in protecting the economy and wider society by fi...

AML Guidance and Requirements in Ireland for Designated Persons

AML Guidance and Requirements in Ireland for Designated Persons

In this blog, we provide an overview of the Anti- Money Laundering (AML) landscape for designated persons in Ireland paying close attention to legal and accountancy professionals and the requirements covered by the Irish competent authorities; The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants&...

AML Obligations for Solicitors and Legal Professionals in Ireland

AML Obligations for Solicitors and Legal Professionals in Ireland

Solicitors, along with financial institutions and other professionals are arguably the first line of defence for the financial system, acting as gatekeepers in the prevention of money laundering and countering of terrorist financing. In this post, we break down the ...

AML Obligations for Accountants in Ireland

AML Obligations for Accountants in Ireland

Accountants, along with financial institutions and other professionals are arguably the first line of defence for the financial system, acting as gatekeepers in the prevention of money laundering and the countering of terrorist financing. Within this post, we break down ...

UBO Service Introduces AML HQ, Empowering Legal and Accountancy Professionals to Onboard Clients Faster

UBO Service Introduces AML HQ, Empowering Legal and Accountancy Professionals to Onboard Clients Faster

New Anti-Money Laundering platform enables firms to onboard clients easily furthering UBO Service’s mission to make compliance fast, frictionless, and secure.

DUBLIN, IRELAND and LONDON, UK– November 23, 2022 – UBO Service, today launched AML HQ, a simple portal that employs a risk-based approac...

AML Compliance in 60 seconds

AML Compliance in 60 seconds

The start of the year is always a good time to review AML processes and address any compliance gaps.  Accountants are often proactive in this regard and want to improve efficiency, reduce manual tasks, and achieve peace of mind for their next AML inspection.

At the same time,...


AML Inspections for Accountants: What to Expect

AML Inspections for Accountants: What to Expect

Our clients often express concern and distress when they receive the dreaded Quality Assurance Review or Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Monitoring Visit letter. We have already supported a number of clients this year through review processes.  In this article we will attempt to demystify the AML i...