Webinars
Watch on-demand webinars and other videos created by the HiveRisk team
On-demand webinars
What the actual heck SRA! Client Money Proposals (with Tom Blandford)
In this What's The Buzz? Episode, HiveRisk founder Kate Burt is joined by Tom Blandford to discuss the potential implications of the SRA's published proposals on client money rules.
The most controversial proposal is to separate both COLP and COFA roles from the 'ultimate decision maker'. The episode gives predictions and valuable insights on what this all means for sole practitioners, and larger practices.
Dirty Money Close to Home: AML Risks in our Communities (with Harriet Holmes)
Join Eloise Butterworth along with Harriet Holmes of Thirdfort as they discuss money laundering in our local communities in this episode of What's the Buzz? The Official HiveRisk podcast.
Not the Regs. Not the SRA guidance. Not policies, controls and procedures.
This episode brings to life why this stuff really matters in your community.
Personal Finance to Professional Risk: A Compliance Perspective (with Carla Hoppe)
In this episode of What's the Buzz? HiveRisk founder Kate Burt is joined by Carla Hoppe of Wealthbrite to discuss the impact of financial stress on professional judgement and behaviour.
This is a topic which is rarely discussed openly in compliance circles, but is already costing businesses in real terms.
It Won’t Happen to Us: Fraud in Law Firms (with Peter Taylor)
Most people talk about fraud from the outside. Peter Taylor, ACFS has seen it from the inside.
He’s interviewed the bad actors. He understands the tactics, the psychology, and the moments where defences fail.
In this episode he joins Eloise on What’s the Buzz? The Official HiveRisk Podcast to share what he knows about financial crime and cyber criminals – and why law firms remain such attractive targets.
Companies House: The Risk Law Firms Can't Ignore (with Ray Blake)
We're joined by the industry renowned Ray Blake, of The Dark Money Files Ltd podcast.
Ray has spent years unpicking the complexities of Companies House and has built a reputation for making corporate transparency and AML topics genuinely understandable - no small feat in this space. This is a brilliant episode with many practical takeaways.
Power of Automation: The Compliance Use Case (with Col Secomb)
Kate Burt and Eloise Butterworth are joined by Col Secomb, co-founder of Yao, to discuss the power of automation and the uses in compliance, along with how practice management systems can actually support smarter compliance workflows.
Risk Policy, A.I and the Art of the Possible (with Jane Pritchard)
In this episode of What's the Buzz? HiveRisk's Eloise Butterworth is joined by co-founder of Forsyte, Jane Pritchard, to discuss risk, and policy gaps that arise in practice and how AI can help to plug some of those gaps.
As ever the discussion is packed full of energy and practical and actionable insights.
Rebranding Risk and De-Risking Marketing: A Smarter Model for Law (with Simon P Marshall)
Risk shouldn’t be an island.
The words 'Risk & Compliance' have a lot of negative connotations surrounding them but if you can reframe this - risk can, and should, be leveraged for growth. That growth starts with collaboration.
Heads of Marketing, Compliance Managers, Managing Partners and Law Firm Owners – this one is for you.
With expert input from Simon P Marshall, founder of TBD Marketing Ltd and HiveRisk’s Eloise Butterworth, this webinar will be diving into:
• Why do law firms struggle to embrace risk.
• What does “de-risking marketing” actually look like in practice.
• What are the benefits of rebranding risk.
• What risks are law firms actually worried about in reputation, marketing and branding.
• If a law firm wanted to fix this dynamic tomorrow, what is the first thing they should change.
The Law Society Risk and Compliance Conference Unofficial Debrief (with Kate Burt & Eloise Butterworth)
Following last week’s Law Society Risk & Compliance Conference, we’re reflecting on what really matters for law firm leaders and compliance teams.
What to expect from a LSS AML inspection (with Gary Donaldson & Tom Lyes)
Kate Burt hosts a candid discussion about what Scottish Law Firms are experiencing through the recent round of LSS inspections and how to best prepare for a visit.
This session covered practical challenges Scottish firms face and how some are approaching them.
You Can’t Delegate This: Founder-Level Strategy for Law Firms (with Kirsty Pappin & Kate Burt)
In this video, Kirsty Pappin (Aries Legal) and Kate Burt (HiveRisk), co-founders and directors of The Lawyers Retreat, give a candid, insight-rich session on what it actually takes to build a scalable, future-proof law firm in 2026 and beyond - when strategy can no longer be delegated to plans, processes, or people alone.
FCA Transition: An introduction to an effective AML controls library (with Jason McKinney & Jonny Coleman)
This second instalment of HiveRisk’s FCA transition series, sees Eloise Butterworth (HiveRisk), Jason McKinney (Compliance Guard) and Jonny Coleman (First AML) host a practical introduction to building an effective controls library and discussing the expectations of the FCA.
Source of Funds in Focus (with Tom Lyes)
Source of Funds (SoF) continues to challenge even the best-run firms. In this video, we brought together operational insight and regulatory expertise to help firms tackle the everyday complexities of SoF with more clarity and confidence.
This webinar will provide practical insight into preparing and guiding clients more effectively, what information and evidence really counts and when concerns should be escalated.
Law Firms, Data, AI – Oh My! How law firms can harness the power of AI safely (with Heather Anson & Peter Wright)
In this video, HiveRisk's Kate Burt and data experts from Anson Mount and Digital Law, Heather Anson and Peter Wright, advise on how to adopt A.I confidently, while protecting client data and meeting regulatory obligations.
This webinar breaks down what firms must know about data security, AI governance, and DPIAs.
The FCA Transition - What it feels like to be regulated by the FCA and how you can prepare
On 21 October 2025 The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) took over anti-money laundering (AML) supervision across all professional services, including the legal and accounting sectors.
This session was designed for compliance leads, MLROs, and senior partners in legal, accounting, and professional services firms who will be impacted by this transition.
How to Rip Off the Business: A Masterclass in Fraud Threats and Vulnerabilities in Law Firms
This webinar covers real and hypothetical examples of threats and vulnerabilities facing law firms that may fall between the cracks of many law firms’ AML, Financial Crime and Anti Bribery controls.
Compliance Back to Basics: SoF and AML Reporting
In this video, HiveRisk founder Kate Burt talks through the risks involved in dealing with funds from China, and practical steps you can take to protect your firm.
Independent R21 Audits
Does Your Conveyancing Department Need A Shakeup?
The Mysteries of Offshore Clients and How to Crack the CDD Code
In this webinar, our expert speakers will share their knowledge and experience in dealing with offshore clients, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities they present. Discover effective strategies and best practices to crack the CDD code and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Cryptoassets: How to Approach CDD with a Focus on Client and Matter Risk Assessment
This webinar shines a light on common issues that befall residential conveyancers when onboarding clients, specifically with regard to cryptoassets.
Funds from China
In this video, Kate Burt talks through the risks involved in dealing with funds from China, and practical steps you can take to protect your firm.
Kate Burt on Cybersecurity
In this video, Kate Burt touches on the importance of both technological solutions and a culture of compliance and privacy when dealing with cybersecurity threats.
Frequently asked questions
Cryptocurrency And AML Basics FAQs
HiveRisk’s Daniel Burt gives and brief overview and answers some common questions about Cryptocurrency as it pertains to Law firms, AML and compliance.
Independent AML Audits (Regulation 21 MLRs) – Part 1
Kate Burt answers some frequently asked questions to help clients gain a better understanding of Regulation 21 independent audits.
Independent AML Audits (Regulation 21 MLRs) – Part 2
This is a video aimed at helping clients gain a better understanding of Regulation 21 independent audits.
Independent AML Audits (Regulation 21 MLRs) – Part 3
This is a video aimed at helping clients gain a better understanding of Regulation 21 independent audits.