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November 14, 2024
eight law firms fined

Eight Law Firms Fined a Total of £57,000 by SRA for AML Failures

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has imposed fines totalling £57,000 on eight UK law firms for significant shortcomings in their anti-money laundering (AML) controls. The eight […]
November 8, 2024
british government impose new sanctions on russia

British Government Impose New Sanctions On Russia

In a bold move to counter Russia’s ongoing military efforts and destabilising global activities, the UK government has announced it has enacted its most extensive sanctions […]
September 30, 2024
AML compliance regulations

East London Law Firm Fined for Breach of AML Compliance Regulations

An East London law firm, Edell Jones & Lessers, has been fined by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for non-compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance regulations. […]
September 18, 2024
Welsh Law Firms

Welsh Law Firms Call for Government Grants to Embrace Legal Technology

A recent report from the Law Society has called on the Welsh government to provide financial support for small and medium-sized welsh law firms to adopt […]
August 2, 2024
Coventry Law Firm Fined

Coventry Law Firm Fined £46,000 for AML Failures

A prominent Coventry law firm, Band Hatton Button (BHB), has been fined more than £46,000 by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for failing to implement adequate […]
July 12, 2024
City Heights Legal Solutions

City Heights Legal Solutions Ltd Fined for AML Compliance Failures

City Heights Legal Solutions Limited, a recognised body authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), has agreed to pay a financial penalty following an […]
July 5, 2024
Evolve Bank

Evolve Bank Under Enforcement Plan Following AML & Compliance Failings

The Federal Reserve Board has issued an enforcement action against Evolve Bancorp and its subsidiary, Evolve Bank & Trust, for failing to adhere to essential anti-money-laundering […]
June 28, 2024
solicitor fined £10,000

Solicitor Fined £10,000 for Unauthorised Property Transfer

A West London solicitor fined £10,000 by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). The solicitor was fined after amending and lodging a property transfer without the knowledge […]
June 24, 2024
Binance

Binance Fined $2.25 Million By India’s Financial Intelligence Unit for AML Non-Compliance

In a significant regulatory move, India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) has imposed a hefty fine of $2.25 million (₹18.8 crore) on Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency […]
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