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February 11, 2024
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AML NEWS: Alarm Bells Ring as Lawyers Fail to Conduct Essential Source of Funds Checks

When it comes to following anti-money laundering (AML) rules, understanding and verifying where a client’s money comes from is crucial. This is not just a formality, […]
February 8, 2024
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The High Cost of Compliance Failure As Two Law Firms Pay the Price

Financial regulations, especially those aimed at preventing money laundering, are crucial for maintaining consumer trust in the finance and legal sectors. Non-compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) […]
February 5, 2024

Law Firm Manager Disqualified By Solicitors Regulation Authority After Unlawful Transfers Exceeding Half a Million Pounds

The recent decision by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to disqualify Lee Darien Kerr, a non-solicitor law firm manager, has sent ripples through the legal and […]
February 5, 2024

Solicitor Jailed for Abusing her Position to Steal Money

Recent headlines have highlighted a troubling case of legal betrayal. Solicitor Alison Griffiths, from Swindon, was sentenced to two years in prison for committing fraud while […]
January 30, 2024

Solicitor Struck Off for not Instructing Counsel Despite Retain Claims

In the complex and morally-bound world of the legal profession, a recent incident serves as a strong reminder of the consequences of dishonesty and professional misconduct. […]
January 30, 2024
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The Solicitors Regulation Authority Offers Compliance Guidance to Over 1,000 Law Firms

The legal landscape is on the brink of significant change, prompted by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) who are determined to ensure regulations across all law […]
January 26, 2024

AML Compliance Failings Sees Genesis Global Trading Fined $8 Million

The aftermath of financial wrongdoing led to a modern AML saga that shows the consequences of insufficient anti-money laundering measures. The New York Department of Financial […]
January 24, 2024

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Fined $32 Million For AML Compliance Failures

In the highly regulated world of banking, compliance acts as a protective shield for financial institutions against illicit activities. Almost every day, news headlines highlight the […]
January 23, 2024
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Solicitor Fined £9,000 for Mishandling Client Accounts

The defined boundaries of a solicitor’s duty were broken in a recent disciplinary case that unraveled a series of improper client account transfers. David John Goldsmith, […]
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