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The AML Clinic Podcast

by Michelle Clement

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Episode 22 - The Human Cost of Financial Crime: How AML Can Help Disrupt Human Trafficking

September 30, 2026 · 27 min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Michelle Clement speaks with Nick Dale, Director of Intelligence and Prevention at Stop the Traffik, about how data, financial intelligence and pattern recognition can help expose trafficking and…
Episode 21 - The Weight of the Role (An Honest Conversation with an MLRO)

July 15, 2026 · 24 min

Send us Fan Mail What is it really like to be an MLRO? In this episode of The AML Clinic Podcast, Michelle Clement sits down with an experienced MLRO for an honest conversation about the realities behind one of the most demanding roles in…
Episode 20 - Looking Beyond the Sanctions List

July 1, 2026 · 42 min

Send us Fan Mail Michelle Clement is joined by Suzie Ogilvie to discuss how firms can recognise and manage sanctions risk in practice, apply the "reasonable cause to suspect" threshold, and make defensible decisions that stand up to…
Episode 19 - When Legitimate Looks Low Risk: Sovereign Wealth Funds, AML Judgement & Regulatory Scrutiny

June 18, 2026 · 20 min

Send us Fan Mail Sovereign wealth funds and state-linked structures are often perceived as low risk because they carry an assumption of legitimacy. But how should firms assess these relationships in practice? In this episode, Michelle…
Episode 18 - How Do You Know If Your Risk Assessments Are Actually Working?

June 3, 2026 · 17 min

Send us Fan Mail This episode explores the critical differences between having risk assessments and actively using them in law firms. Hosted by Michelle Clement, with AML consultant Kayleigh Smale, it emphasises how effective risk…

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Episode 17 - AI, AML and Regulatory Defensibility

May 20, 2026 · 27 min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The AML Clinic Podcast, Michelle Clement is joined by Arik Oslerne to explore one of the biggest shifts currently shaping AML and client onboarding: the rise of AI. The episode explores: where AI is…
Episode 16 - Hiring Trends in Compliance: Are firms really committed to compliance, or just reacting to pressure?

May 6, 2026 · 18 min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the AML Clinic podcast, host Michelle Clement, a former SRA AML Regulatory Manager, explores the often-overlooked aspect of recruitment in the context of AML compliance. Joined by Lauren Eager, a…
Episode 15 - Why AML Judgement Breaks Down in Practice (And What the SRA Sees When It Does)

April 22, 2026 · 11 min

Send us Fan Mail In this concluding episode of a three-part series, The AML Clinic Podcast brings together the core themes explored across the trilogy: how the SRA assesses seriousness, what it looks for in AML file reviews, and how…
Episode 14 - What the SRA Actually Looks for in Your Files (And Why Most Firms Get It Wrong)

April 8, 2026 · 14 min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, former SRA AML Regulatory Manager Michelle Clement explains what the SRA actually looks for when reviewing your files, why technically complete files often fall short, and how to ensure your approach…
Episode 13 - Is This Breach Serious? How the SRA Actually Makes That Call

March 25, 2026 · 15 min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the AML Clinic Podcast, Michelle Clement explores how the SRA determines whether a breach is “serious” in practice. Understanding how to evaluate the seriousness of breaches is essential for law firms…
Episode 12- The AML Questions Law Firms Are Asking (Answered by a Former SRA AML Regulatory Manager)

March 11, 2026 · 23 min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the tables are turned as I’m interviewed by Pearl Moses, the Former Head of Risk and Compliance at the Law Society who came prepared with questions gathered from AML professionals across the legal…
Episode 11 - Navigating Offshore Jurisdictions: Offshore Isn’t the Risk. Assumptions Are

February 26, 2026 · 39 min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the AML Clinic podcast, host Michelle Clement engages with Colin Solomon, a senior specialist in offshore financial services, to explore the complexities surrounding offshore jurisdictions and their…

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About the show

The AML Clinic Podcast is hosted by Michelle Clement, a former SRA AML Regulatory Manager who has audited hundreds of law firms and authored key SRA guidance now used across the profession. This podcast delivers practical, actionable insight on anti-money laundering (AML), financial crime risk, and regulatory oversight. Each episode offers real-world examples, straight-talking analysis, and lessons from the blind spots regulators focus on, helping law firms and compliance teams understand not just the rules, but how regulators actually assess risk. Designed for MLROs, COLPs, COFAs, compliance professionals, fee earners, and partners, the AML Clinic Podcast equips you to build defensible AML frameworks, make informed decisions, and stay ahead of enforcement trends. Whether you’re looking to improve firm-wide risk assessments, enhance client and matter-level diligence, or navigate SRA and FCA supervision, this podcast gives you the knowledge to act confidently and proactively.