This article describes how to order Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks within Unity Practice Management 

Data requirements 

In order to carry out an anti-money laundering check, you will need the following:

• Title of client (Mr, Mrs, Miss etc.)
• Forename
• Surname
• Address including postcode
• Date of birth

In addition, the following optional items will enhance the accuracy of a search:

• NI number
• Passport number
• Driving licence

The client is given a score by the AML provider and more information is provided. The higher the score, the greater the chance of the client passing the AML check.

New client and member checking process
This can be done as part of the file opening process for a new client. You will be given the option to perform an integrated AML check against the members of the case. It will list all members set up as part of the client e.g., husband and wife, civil partners or all Directors of a commercial transaction. The examples shown are of a client with just one member

To perform a check:

• Go to Clients & Cases and select a case
• Select AML Checks> View

• Select AML on the relevant Client record

• You can choose to perform a check at this stage or view previous checks for this client.

• The check will be carried out immediately and will take a few seconds to perform.

• When the results have been returned the summary screen will state when the last check was made.

Existing clients and members checking process
When you access an existing client or matter the summary screen will display the status of AML checks for all members in the text.

By clicking on any of the links (Passed, Failed, Pending) it will take you back to the AML check screen. You can then either view the results of previous checks or perform new AML checks on the members selected.