NEWS - Anti Money Laundering Training Success at Prontus
Money laundering is when a company or organisation ‘cleans’ money from criminal sources to make it look legitimate. Costing the economy millions of pounds, businesses spend a lot of time and effort fending off money laundering. Bookkeepers can be the unwitting tools of money laundering which is why we take it very seriously here at Prontus.
At Prontus, we believe that continuous professional development is key to providing the best possible service to our clients. In addition to being a fully qualified bookkeeper, we actively pursue ongoing education to stay updated on the latest industry practices and regulations. One of the most recent achievements in this regard is a certificate in Anti-Money Laundering that Rhian completed. This short course covered the latest guidelines and strategies for preventing money laundering, ensuring that we remain fully informed about the evolving requirements in the financial and regulatory landscape.
By choosing Prontus for your bookkeeping needs, you can have added confidence knowing that your business is in safe hands, with strict anti-money laundering measures in place.
Our Anti-Money Laundering Measures Include:
Thorough Customer Onboarding Process:
When you sign up for our bookkeeping services, we will request certain documents and pieces of information from you as part of our thorough onboarding process. We store physical copies securely at our premises and digital copies in a protected IT system, ensuring that your data is safe at all times. This process is a key part of ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulations.Continuous Vigilance:
Money laundering can often go unnoticed, which is why vigilance is essential. As your bookkeepers, we are always on the lookout for any suspicious activities. If we detect anything that raises concerns, we will promptly inform you. If necessary, we will alert the relevant authorities, including the police or any other organizations that need to be notified, to ensure the proper steps are taken to protect your business.
At Prontus, safeguarding your business is our top priority. With our thorough anti-money laundering practices and commitment to ongoing professional development, you can be sure that we are doing everything necessary to protect your financial interests. You can trust us to handle your bookkeeping needs with the highest level of integrity and security. Your business is truly in safe hands.
