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January 15, 2024

UK Court to Consider Legality of Business Decisions in the Wake of Russian Sanctions

In a landmark case that promises to set a precedent affecting numerous businesses within the UK’s legal sector, a court is to examine the legitimacy of […]
January 5, 2024

Unveiling the UK’s Plan For Tacking AML

Money laundering remains a substantial threat to the UK economy, with an estimated annual cost of £100 billion. The government’s response comes in the form of […]
December 17, 2023

Solicitors Regulation Authority Imposes Fines on Two Law Firms for AML Non-Compliance

December 15, 2023 – The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has recently reinforced its commitment to enforcing anti-money laundering (AML) regulations by imposing fines on two law […]
December 6, 2023
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UK Warns of Russia Avoiding Sanctions to Purchase Restricted Goods and Services

The National Crime Agency (NCA) in the UK has issued a critical warning to financial institutions and regulated sectors regarding Russia’s ongoing efforts to bypass sanctions […]
November 27, 2023

Binance’s CEO Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Charges

Binance’s Compliance Challenges and the Role of Technology in AML Efforts Recently, the cryptocurrency exchange Binance faced significant legal challenges when its CEO, Changpeng Zhao, pleaded […]
November 27, 2023

Ashfords Faces £100,000+ Fine for Anti-Money Laundering Oversights

Ashfords, a prominent law firm in the South-West, has been subjected to a substantial fine of £101,357 due to inadequacies in handling potential money laundering risks […]
November 21, 2023

Changes to the UK Companies Law – what you need to know

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, receiving royal assent on 26 October 2023, introduces significant reforms in the UK’s approach to corporate transparency and the […]
November 20, 2023

Huge AML Compliance Gap for Licensed Conveyancers

A recent review by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) has revealed a significant compliance gap in anti-money laundering (AML) practices among licensed conveyancers. The CLC’s […]
November 17, 2023
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Three firms receive first SRA fixed penalties

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has recently implemented its first set of fixed penalty notices, targeting firms that have failed to adhere to transparency rules. This […]
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