$300B investment firm completed a 5-year AML compliance review in just two months and registered 65% cost savings

When five years had passed since its last Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance audit, a $300 billion investment firm turned to LegalEase Solutions for a comprehensive, attorney-led review that delivered audit findings and compliance recommendations within two months.
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LegalEase Solutions
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April 28, 2023

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2 min read

Client overview 

About the client

The client is an investment firm with a market value of $300 billion and one of the world's top five outsourced CIO providers.
Challenge

When five years without an AML audit demanded immediate action

The client's Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies, procedures, and controls had not been independently reviewed for five years. With AML regulations requiring periodic testing of policy effectiveness, risk assessments, and training programmes, the client needed a comprehensive audit to restore compliance as quickly as possible.

The urgency extended beyond the audit itself. The review had to evaluate the client's AML framework, identify deficiencies, and provide clear recommendations within a demanding timeline.

5-year AML compliance gap
Regulatory urgency
Comprehensive review required
Solution

Delivering a structured AML audit from review to recommendations within 2 months

LegalEase Solutions developed a three-phase audit methodology to evaluate the client's AML compliance programme thoroughly while meeting the requested timeline.

Beginning with research and stakeholder discussions, the team progressed through a detailed assessment of the client's AML framework before delivering a comprehensive audit report with findings and recommendations.

First phase:

  • The team reviewed the client's AML policy documents and compliance manual
  • Conducted interactive sessions with the client's compliance officer to understand internal processes

Second phase:

  • Reviewed documentation relating to client identification and record-keeping
  • Assessed risk management and risk assessment processes
  • Reviewed suspicious transaction reporting procedures
  • Evaluated the ongoing AML training programme
  • Conducted follow-up discussions where required

Third phase:

  • Delivered a comprehensive audit report detailing the review process, findings, identified deficiencies, and compliance recommendations 
Outcome

AML compliance restored within the requested timeline with a 65% cost saving

LegalEase Solutions delivered a comprehensive audit report that documented the review process, findings, identified deficiencies, and recommendations for further compliance.  

The engagement was completed within the requested two-month timeline, providing the client with a more efficient audit process, regular status updates throughout the engagement, and an organization that is now compliant with AML regulations.

5-year
AML audit completed
60%
time saved
65%
cost saved
Testimonials

"LegalEase completed a thorough AML review in less than half the time.”

"After several years without an AML audit, we needed a partner who could move quickly without compromising quality. LegalEase completed a thorough AML review in less than half the time anticipated. We were compliant within 2 months.”

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