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June 6, 2024
£1.2 Million Money Laundering Scheme

£1.2 Million Money Laundering Scheme Unravelled as Five are Jailed

In a significant blow to cybercrime, a £1.2 Million money laundering scheme has been unravelled. Five individuals involved in laundering the proceeds of a computer scam […]
June 5, 2024
Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered Bank Face Significant Allegations in Money Laundering Investigation

Standard Chartered, one of the United Kingdom’s leading banks, has found itself at the centre of a legal investigation, with new allegations surfacing in US court […]
June 4, 2024
UBS Fined

UBS Fined CHF50,000 Over Alleged Money Laundering Failures Linked to Yemen’s Ex-President

UBS fined CHF50,000 ($55,220) by Switzerland’s finance ministry after an investigation revealed that employees allegedly failed to report multiple red flags of money laundering spanning several […]
June 3, 2024
European Parliament

European Parliament Approves Robust Legislation to Combat Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing

The European Parliament has passed a significant package of laws aimed at bolstering the European Union’s capacity to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. These new […]
May 28, 2024
the rising cost of conveyancing

The Rising Cost of Conveyancing in 2024: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

The cost of conveyancing, a crucial aspect of the home buying and selling process, has seen notable changes. According to recent data released by Compare My […]
May 23, 2024
estate agents fine

Estate Agents Fined Over £1.6m for AML Failures

Recent figures from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have revealed a concerning trend regarding compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations within the estate agency sector. Between […]
May 21, 2024
HM Treasury are urging AML reporting changes

HM Treasury and OPBAS Urge Professional Bodies to Enhance AML Reporting

HM Treasury and Britain’s anti-money laundering (AML) watchdog have called for improvements from professional bodies within the legal and financial sector when it comes to their […]
May 17, 2024
the serious fraud office

The Serious Fraud Office Unveils Ambitious Five-Year Strategy to Combat Financial Crime

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has released its “SFO Strategy 2024-29,” outlining an ambitious plan to tackle financial crime, fraud, and corruption amidst rising casework and […]
May 15, 2024
uk mortgage approvals on the rise

UK Mortgage Approvals on the Rise Amidst Market Challenges

UK Mortgage approvals on the rise. In the unfolding narrative of the UK’s property market, March 2024 has marked yet another month of ascending mortgage approvals, […]
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