Anti-Money Laundering Policy

To comply with the regulations outlined in the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, we have implemented strict procedures to ensure that all transactions are thoroughly vetted for potential risks of money laundering. As part of this process, we require all customers to provide identification and proof of address.

Our due diligence measures include verifying the identity of beneficial owners, as well as establishing the source or destination of funds when necessary. It is important that we maintain an accurate record of all transactions in order to prevent any suspicious activity from occurring.

We also identify the source or destination of funds to ensure that they are legitimate and not connected to criminal activity. We may request additional documentation or information if we suspect that a transaction may be related to money laundering.

To facilitate this process, we have compiled a comprehensive list of acceptable identity documents. Please be advised that we will require original or certified copies of these documents in order to complete our checks. We take our Anti-Money Laundering processes seriously and will not hesitate to take appropriate action if any suspicious activity is identified.

Identification

• Passport
• Driving Licence
• National Identity Card

Proof of Address

• Bank/Building Society/Credit Union Statement
• Benefits Entitlement Letter
• Council Tax
• Credit Card Statement
• Drivers License
• Electoral Register Confirmation
• GP Registration Confirmation Letter
• HMRC Tax Notification
• Land Registration
• Mortgage Statement
• NHS Medical Card
• Official Poll Card
• Police Registration Certificate
• Telephone Bill
• Tenancy Agreement
• Utility Bill

Limited Company

UK Companies

To comply with anti-money laundering regulations, certain documentation must be provided when representing a company in the UK. This documentation includes:

• Articles of Association
• Certificate of Incorporation
• Details of Current Company Officers
• Latest Annual Return
• Memorandum of Association
• Proof of address and Identification of individuals with a large amount of company’s shares or voting rights (using the list above)

Offshore Companies

For offshore companies, a nominee director declaration and general power of attorney must also be provided. Identities and proof of address of individuals with a large amount of company’s shares or voting rights.

Probate

To comply with our policies regarding probate, if you are representing an estate, we require certain documentation.

• If a will was left, we will need to see the Grant of Probate.
• If no will was left, we will need to see the Letter of Administration.

In addition, to confirm the identity of the representative and their address, we require

• Proof of address and individual identity from the list of acceptable documents provided earlier.

We take these steps to ensure that we are dealing with the appropriate representative of the estate and to prevent fraudulent activity.

Trust

If you’re acting as a representative of a trust, we need the following documents:

• Trust deed
• List of trustees
• List of beneficiaries
• Proof of identity and address (from the list above) for any individuals who have a large share or control over the trust.

These documents are essential to verify the identity and status of the trust’s representatives and to comply with the necessary legal requirements.