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The Law Society of England and Wales’ Money Laundering Task Force has taken on a new name as the Economic Crime Task Force, to reflect...

In response to the Treasury Select Committee’s inquiry on Russian Financial Sanctions, the Law Society of England and Wales has suggested improvements that would benefit...

Organised crime is one of the biggest economic crime threats in Europe. Europol research shows 41% of criminal networks launder through property.

HM Treasury and the Home Office are updating the UK’s national risk assessments on money laundering and terrorist financing and proliferation financing, last updated in...

If law enforcement came probing a client’s dealings, would you be able to give them what they need? Or could your firm potentially end up...

The Solicitors Regulation Authority's anti-money laundering (AML) sectoral risk assessment has been updated. Discover what emerging risks you should be assessing.

Your client could be anyone. Even when you have a long-standing relationship, it doesn’t mean your client is less likely to be involved in money...

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has written to 1,000 firms about compliance with the UK’s financial sanctions regime.

Lisa Simms from AMLCC sets out the six steps you can take to help your anti-money laundering (AML) processes hold up under the spotlight.

The SRA has warned of the risks posed by “off-the-shelf” policies, controls and procedures (PCPs). Emma Williams sets out what questions to ask to get...

Peter Rodd considers a case where a solicitor found themselves in the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT). Breaches of the SRA Principles were alleged, involving failing...