Are we actually compliant? Are firms truly compliant, or just ticking boxes? We unpack where AML frameworks fail, why ID checks aren’t enough, and the growing pressure on MLROs to balance risk, speed, and responsibility. Plus, an honest scorecard on how the sector is really performing.
In this must-listen episode, industry experts Michael Ross, Head of Risk and Compliance at Anderson Strathern, and Luke Haddon, MLRO at Keystone Law, join our Rhian Del-Valle to break down where firms are getting it wrong, why outdated box-ticking no longer works, and what real, defensible AML compliance looks like in practice. 🙌
Expect sharp insights, honest opinions, and expert takes on the pressures facing MLROs right now.
If you work in compliance, risk, or legal services, this one is essential watching.
About our guests
The host – Rhian Del-Valle | Connect with Rhian on Linkedin
As Credas’ Director of Enterprise Partnerships, Rhian works some the largest legal, property and financial firms in the UK helping to deliver a solution that works to their needs. Having previously worked for one of the largest financial data firms in the UK, Rhian has over 20 years experiencewithin the field.
Mike Ross | Anderson Strathern
As Director and Head of Risk and Compliance, Mike leads the firm’s risk and compliance function, advising regulated organisations on designing practical, proportionate frameworks that support commercial decision-making and long-term sustainability. He provides strategic oversight of regulatory risk, governance, and operational compliance, working closely with clients and colleagues to ensure risk is effectively identified and managed in line with business objectives. He has a particular interest in using automation and AI to modernise risk management, reduce operational friction, and make complex regulatory requirements more accessible.
Luke Haddon | Keystone Law
Luke is the Money Laundering Reporting Officer at Keystone Law, responsible for leading firmwide financial crime strategy across a multi-jurisdictional legal practice. He advises senior leadership on high-risk and complex matters, including sanctions exposure, client onboarding, and regulatory engagement, with a focus on implementing robust, regulator-ready frameworks that remain commercially pragmatic. His experience spans AML, counter-terrorist and proliferation financing, sanctions (UK, EU, US), anti-bribery and corruption, and wider corporate crime, and he has successfully led multiple SRA AML inspections and Regulation 21 audits with no findings. Luke also engages regularly with the National Crime Agency on SARs and DAML requests, and brings international experience from London and New York, alongside a strong network of financial crime leaders that supports insight into emerging risks and evolving regulatory expectations.
