Description
About the Webinar
The Bar Council Small Firms Practice Committee is organising a session on Risk-Based Approach (“RBA”) for Small Firms.
The RBA has become an essential compliance framework for legal practitioners, particularly in the context of obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001; Counter Financing of Terrorism regulations; and client due diligence requirements. For small and medium-sized practices where resources may be limited, adopting an effective and proportionate RBA is critical in managing compliance without compromising operational efficiency.
This session will provide practical, hands-on guidance to help firms navigate the complexities of regulatory requirements while tailoring compliance systems that are appropriate for their size and client base. Participants will gain insights into both the conceptual framework of RBA and its real-world application in the legal profession.
The webinar will focus on:
(1) understanding the principles of RBA in legal practice;
(2) identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks relevant to small firms;
(3) developing proportionate systems and controls; and
(4) case examples and practical challenges faced by smaller practices.
We aim to equip practitioners with tools and knowledge to strengthen compliance while ensuring business sustainability and efficiency.
For enquiries, please contact:
- Pathmeshwary Sanmuganathan (03-2050 2054 / pathmeshwary@malaysianbar.org.my) or
- Jul Indra Tofan (03-2050 2101 / jul.indra@malaysianbar.org.my).
Speaker
Speakers
Babu Raj Raja Gopal is an advocate and solicitor with more than 21 years of experience. His areas of practice include banking law, corporate disputes, and civil litigation. Currently, he is the Deputy Chairperson of the Bar Council Committee on AMLA.
He has completed the Train-the-Trainer programme that was jointly conducted by Bank Negara Malaysia and the Asian Banking School. In addition, he actively conducts training sessions and seminars on compliance and legal practice.
He is the past Chairman of the Perak State Bar Committee and currently sits as a President of the Tribunal for Home Buyers Claims.
Terms and Conditions
Event Policy
Admission is free, but advance registration is required
Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. The registration for this session will close on 26.9.2025 (Wednesday), at 5:30 pm.
The organiser reserves the right to modify, cancel or postpone the event, should circumstances arise that make such action necessary, whereupon all registration fees paid will be refunded.
Cancellation
Cancellations must be made in writing.
Substitutions are allowed. Kindly inform us in writing with the relevant details at least three days in advance.
If you have failed to inform the organiser on your cancellation for three consecutive times, you may be blacklisted for future events.
Transferral
You are allowed to transfer your place to another participant, but you must notify the organiser with the necessary details at least three days in advance.
Attendance
CPD points for CPD Scheme will not be awarded to lawyers and pupils in chambers from Peninsular Malaysia who arrive more than 15 minutes late, are not present throughout the event, or leave before its scheduled end.
Privacy
The personal information that you provide to the Malaysian Bar, whether now or in the future, may be used, recorded, stored, disclosed or otherwise processed by or on behalf of the Malaysian Bar for the purposes of facilitation and organisation of this event, research and audit, maintenance of a participant database for the promotion of this event, and such ancillary services as may be relevant.
Disclaimer
- Materials (if any) will be emailed only. No printed notes will be provided.
- No recording of the event is permitted via any means at any time.
- No part of the event content may be used/reproduced in any form without the written and explicit consent of the Malaysian Bar and speaker(s).
