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Your MLRO Training Day
- 8 CPD Units
- 7 Hours
- Live Online
- 5 February 2026
- 10:00 - 17:00 UK Time
- Live Online
£780.00
With FCA regulatory fines reaching £176 million in 2024 alone, more than triple the previous year, and already exceeding £123 million in 2025, the message is clear: regulators are intensifying their scrutiny of AML systems and controls. Recent enforcement actions against major institutions including Nationwide (£44m), Barclays (£39.3m), Starling Bank (£28.9m), and Monzo (£21m) demonstrate that no firm is immune, whether you’re a traditional bank or a fintech disruptor.
Can your AML function afford to be anything less than fully prepared?
Whether you are a recently appointed MLRO or someone looking for a refresher course, Your MLRO Training Day will equip you with the skills, tools, and knowledge you need to excel at your job and stay one step ahead of your firm’s regulatory obligations.
Why This Training Matters Now
The regulatory landscape has shifted dramatically since 2024 with fintechs dominating AML enforcement lists. Starling Bank’s £28.9 million fine in 2024 and Monzo’s £21 million fine in 2025 represent substantial AML penalties, demonstrating that regulators are now holding digital banks to the same rigorous standards as traditional institutions. Similarly, traditional institutions continue to face penalties for systemic failures. The common thread? Deficiencies in transaction monitoring, customer due diligence gaps, sanctions screening failures, and governance weaknesses.
Analysis of FCA enforcement over the past decade shows that Principle 3 (systems and controls) breaches featured in 20 out of 27 AML-related enforcement actions, with Principle 2 (skill, care and diligence) breached in 5 cases, highlighting persistent industry-wide weaknesses in compliance frameworks.
The cost of non-compliance isn’t just financial; it’s reputational, operational, and career-defining.
Who Should Attend
- Newly appointed MLROs seeking comprehensive onboarding
- Experienced MLROs requiring refresher training on current regulatory expectations
- Deputy MLROs and compliance officers supporting the MLRO function
- Senior managers with oversight responsibilities for AML controls
- Anyone responsible for implementing or managing AML systems and controls
Don’t wait for a regulatory visit to discover gaps in your AML controls.
Invest in your MLRO function today. Equip your team with the knowledge and practical tools they need to protect your organisation from becoming the next enforcement statistic.
What You’ll Learn
As part of this unique, six-hour training session, you will learn all about the obstacles MLROs face in today’s ever-changing world. You will examine the MLRO’s role through the lens of both the regulator and practitioner, while delving into the practices, known pitfalls, and other multifaceted aspects of this challenging yet rewarding responsibility.
This Action-Packed Day Focuses On:
- AML’s Legal Background & Regulatory Framework – Understanding the evolving regulatory landscape and recent enforcement trends
- The MLRO’s Role in Practice – Navigating responsibilities, accountability, and senior management expectations
- PEPs & Adverse Media – Enhanced due diligence requirements and screening best practices
- Sanctions & Sanctions Screening – Implementing robust screening systems in a rapidly changing sanctions environment
- Customer Due Diligence – Addressing the CDD gaps that frequently lead to enforcement action
- Suspicious Activity Reporting – When, how, and what to report to avoid regulatory criticism
- Transaction Monitoring – Building effective systems that actually detect suspicious activity
- Data Protection & Vulnerable Customer Management – Balancing AML obligations with customer protection requirements
- Recordkeeping & Whistleblowing – Meeting documentation standards and fostering a speak-up culture
- And Plenty More!
Nicola Christofides
Nicola Christofides, Assistant Director of Complyport brings over 18 years of experience in Financial Services Regulation and Compliance
Prior to Complyport, Nicola worked at Barclays where she was a Senior Director in Compliance and Financial Crime leading large global teams specialising on Senior Managers Regime, Risk, Reporting and Governance. Nicola also had a long career at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) working in a number of departments including Policy, Financial Crime, Enforcement and Authorisations, with her last role heading up the Governance for the FCA, working closely with the ExCo and the Board.
For more information on your MLRO Training Day, please reach out to:
Denis Sureyev, VP of Business Development, LGCA, at dsureyev@lgca.uk
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