April 22, 2024
HM Treasury is currently re-evaluating the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017 (MLRs), with the aim of enhancing “proportionality” and adding “additional […]
April 19, 2024
In a significant crackdown on financial fraud, a few weeks ago, authorities arrested eight individuals linked to an organised crime group accused of swindling nearly £8 […]
April 3, 2024
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a stark warning to the chief executive officers of Annex 1 firms, underlining significant lapses identified in recent assessments […]
March 31, 2024
In a landmark case that highlights the complexities and potential biases of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace, a food delivery driver has secured an undisclosed […]
March 26, 2024
In a landmark operation by the National Crime Agency (NCA), a major international money laundering network has been hit with a confiscation order. Abdullah Alfalasi, identified […]
March 20, 2024
In a significant development within the legal profession, Rajinder Heer, a solicitor who played a pivotal role at Coventgate Law, has been removed from the profession […]
March 14, 2024
A firm in Wales finds itself in hot water after being fined nearly £20,000 for inadvertently aiding conveyancing fraud. Stephens Wilmot Ltd, based in Pontypool, was […]
March 12, 2024
TM Group, a market-leading property data and technology provider, has announced a significant strategic move to further enhance its position in the digital conveyancing technology space […]
March 8, 2024
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have announced fines totalling over £55,000 against several firms and individual lawyers for violating anti-money laundering (AML) requirements. The fines underscore […]