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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 […]
November 13, 2023

Severe Penalties for Conveyancers in Landmark AML Misconduct Case

In a decision that underscores the legal sector’s stringent stance on anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, two licensed conveyancers have been handed permanent disqualifications following a serious […]
November 8, 2023

Lawyers Applaud Swift AML and Fraud Conviction of Sam Bankman

British legal experts specialising in digital assets and fraud have expressed admiration for the swift conviction of former ‘crypto king’ Sam Bankman-Fried by US authorities. While […]
November 7, 2023
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Sanctions Pose Significant Challenges for Companies and Law Firms

Official data recently disclosed that more than 100 UK companies have confessed to violating British sanctions against Russia in the wake of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of […]
November 3, 2023

Offshore Firm’s Role in Concealing Putin’s Inner Circle and UK Partnerships Revealed

[NEWS] In a shocking revelation, an offshore firm based in the Seychelles, Alpha Consulting, has been exposed for its involvement in creating companies used by members […]
October 30, 2023

Bulgaria Added to Anti-Money Laundering Monitoring List

The prominent international body, Financial Action Task Force (FATF), has announced the inclusion of EU member state Bulgaria to its “grey list,” signifying a heightened watch […]
October 26, 2023

$10 Billion Laundered by the Long River Syndicate: The Importance of Vigilant AML Measures

A staggering $10 billion, laundered over three years by a sophisticated Chinese syndicate known as the Long River gang, brings the urgency of advanced Anti-Money Laundering […]
October 26, 2023

Solicitors Regulation Authority Fines Two Law Firms for AML Breaches

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has imposed fines on two prominent law firms for failing to adhere to anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. A London-based law firm, […]
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