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The importance of submitting good quality SARs

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Location: Online

This course provides a practical guide to creating high-quality Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) that meet regulatory and legal obligations. It explores why SARs matter, their role in AML/CFT compliance and the impact of poor reporting on investigations.

Participants will learn the regulatory framework, key expectations and the essential components of an effective SAR, including clear narratives and accurate details. Through anonymised examples, common pitfalls are highlighted alongside best practices for concise, factual reporting. The session concludes with practical tips, internal review processes and resources for ongoing learning.

Suitable for
Compliance professionals, AML officers, risk managers or anyone who might need to submit a SAR.

Session content
Regulatory framework and expectations
Anatomy of a good SAR
Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
Best practices and practical tips

Tutor

Lynsey Sykes Davis
Financial Crime Trainer

Lynsey is an award-nominated financial services expert with over 28 years of industry experience. Formerly a Director and Financial Planner at a leading Wealth Management firm, Lynsey now empowers organisations and individuals as a consultant, trainer and coach. Lynsey creates impactful learning experiences, she has designed and delivered graduate banking programs for major banking organisations and consistently delivers exceptional results across compliance, regulation and financial crime training. Passionate about inspiring the next generation, Lynsey combines deep technical expertise with an engaging motivational style that transforms complex concepts into practical actionable knowledge.

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