"All Too Familiar": an AML training film (free)

“All Too Familiar” is a dramatised look at how firms can become unwittingly involved in money laundering.

The two-part film aims to raise awareness about the risks of economic crime, particularly money laundering, and the need for greater professional skepticism, even with long-standing clients.

With solicitors’ duty to report suspicious activity under the Proceeds of Crime Act, it is relevant to all members.

Created as part of a collaboration between the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), the film is based an accountancy firm, with the themes equally applying in a legal context.

It is intended to support the running of workshops and training in an engaging and creative way, helping relevant staff identify potential money laundering red flags, mitigate risks and prepare good quality suspicious activity reports.

• Members who watch the films as part of their AML training can log 0.5 hour verifiable CPD.

Please note that the film is strictly for internal training purposes. The video link must not be shared. It can only be screened or viewed by employees and partners of legal practices under the Law Society of Scotland’s AML supervision. It cannot be shown, used, transferred or copied for any other reason, including for commercial use.