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Written by a Practitioner. Read by Practitioners.

Most compliance publications are written at compliance professionals, not for them. The Compliance Briefing is different: founded by an experienced AML and financial crime professional, every briefing is written with an understanding of what regulated firms actually need — practical analysis, clear regulatory context and insight grounded in real operational experience.

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Founded and written by an experienced AML and financial crime professional — not a journalist, not a generalist. The kind of analysis that comes from having sat in the compliance chair.

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AI enhances the research and analysis behind every briefing — but the judgement, the context and the conclusions are always human. Deliberately applied, never outsourced.

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The FCA, OFSI, HMRC and the MLRs sit at the centre of coverage. Relevant international developments are included where they matter for UK-regulated firms.

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Every article and briefing is written to be used — not filed. If it cannot inform a decision, improve a process or sharpen a team's understanding, it does not get published.

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Michael Harris
Michael Harris
Founder, The Compliance Briefing
AML & Financial Crime Compliance Professional

The Compliance Briefing was established to bridge a clear gap: compliance teams face too much information and too little clarity. Founded on deep operational experience in AML, financial crime and compliance advisory work, the publication combines genuine expertise with carefully applied AI-enhanced research workflows.

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If a briefing could have been written without reading the source material, it will not be published. Every piece is based on primary sources and original analysis.

Accuracy Over Speed

Breaking news is available everywhere. What is harder to find is accurate, contextualised analysis. The Compliance Briefing prioritises getting it right over getting it first.

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AI tools support research and drafting workflows. Where AI has contributed to a piece, the approach is applied consistently and responsibly — never used to substitute for compliance expertise.

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The Compliance Briefing has no commercial relationships that influence editorial content. Analysis reflects the author's independent professional judgement.

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Practical AI adoption in compliance functions is moving faster than many regulators anticipated. This analysis examines real use cases, common implementation challenges and what genuine value looks like in practice.

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Beneficial ownership verification remains one of the most persistent weaknesses in AML compliance. An examination of why firms continue to fall short and the practical steps that make the difference.

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Enforcement actions rarely contain surprises for those paying attention. A structured review of recent regulatory action, the patterns that emerge, and the operational lessons every compliance team should apply.

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AI Governance

Building an AI Governance Framework for Compliance Teams

As AI tools proliferate across regulated firms, compliance functions need a clear governance structure. This guide offers a practical starting framework rather than theoretical principles.

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EDD

Common EDD Weaknesses in Smaller Regulated Firms — And How to Address Them

Enhanced due diligence failures are disproportionately common in smaller compliance functions. A frank assessment of where programmes fall short and where resource-efficient improvements can be made.

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The sanctions landscape has become significantly more complex. This briefing outlines the key priorities for sanctions compliance programmes, with attention to both OFSI and broader international frameworks.

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