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AML/CFT COMPLIANCE

AML/CFT: a framework ready for inspection.

Lawyers, chartered accountants and notaries are subject to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing obligations (French Monetary and Financial Code, Articles L. 561-1 et seq.). Your professional body checks that the framework actually works: we organise it with you, with the evidence to back it up.

WHAT AN INSPECTION CHECKS

Compliance is proven on paper.

In an inspection, what counts is not intention but evidence: written procedures, a risk map, complete client files, dated training records.

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Risk classification

A risk map specific to the firm: clients, activities, countries, channels. It sets the level of due diligence for each matter.

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Customer due diligence

Identifying the client and the beneficial owner, the purpose of the relationship, enhanced due diligence where the risk requires it, records kept for five years.

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Procedures and training

Written internal procedures, internal control, a suspicious activity reporting channel and regular, dated staff training.

WHAT WE PUT IN PLACE

A complete, documented framework.

THE DOCUMENTS

The framework

— The firm's risk map

— Internal procedures and client classification

— Ready-to-use customer due diligence file

— Register and matter tracking table

— Asset freeze screening

THE ORGANISATION

The roles

— Appointing the AML/CFT officer

— Suspicious activity reporting channel (Tracfin, or the Bar president for lawyers)

— Internal control and annual review

— Documented annual staff training

— Preparing for inspection by your professional body

THREE WAYS TO WORK

At your own pace, or with us.

THE STARTING POINT

The assessment

45 minutes to review your documents, measure the gaps and set priorities.

Free, with no commitment

WITH OUR SUPPORT

Implementation

We adapt the documents to your firm, complete them with you and train your teams.

Fixed fee on quotation

OVER TIME

Annual follow-up

Annual review of procedures, updates to records and regulations, documented refresher training.

Annual subscription

Tao Sense provides tools, templates and an organisational method. Legal choices specific to your firm remain your responsibility, or that of your adviser.

FREE AML/CFT REVIEW

How ready is your firm for an inspection?

In 45 minutes, we review your AML/CFT framework and tell you what is missing. Free, with no commitment.

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