What is a financial transaction?

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In brief: The definition of financial transaction is broad and can apply in circumstances where no money is deposited into your trust account.

Rules - Definitions of “financial transaction” and “money”: Law Society Rule 3-98.

Practice Resource - Anti-Money Laundering Webinar: See in particular 54:00.

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