All Risk and Compliance articles – Page 25
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News
The final countdown
The changes to continuing professional development will be mandatory from 1 November 2016. Nicola Jones and Jane Green-Armytage look at how firms are responding, and the pros and cons of adapting the old regime versus embracing a competency-based approach.
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Videos
Webinar: New SRA regime, CPD and continuing competence practical guide (23 June 2016)
Join this webinar to get an overview of continuing competence - what do I need to know? how do I identify my training needs? how do I keep training records? and how do I demonstrate that the SRA requirements have been met?
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VideosWebinar: New SRA regime, CPD and continuing competence - what do you need to know? (24 June 2016)
This webinar, offered at a 20 per cent discount to Private Client Section members, will give you an in-depth understanding of how to start planning now for continuing competence.
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Strategies for e-security: how to mitigate the risk of 'phishing' attacks
The use of online services by lawyers, tax agents and financial advisers to handle their clients’ financial affairs is rapidly increasing. Nicholas Milner, practice advice solicitor at the Law Society looks at the steps you can take to protect your firm from online ‘phishing’ attacks.
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FeatureNew Law Society advice on protection against scams
The Law Society has made a new web page dedicated to helping firms protect against being scammed and providing them with help and support if they have fallen victim to fraudsters.
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FeatureCybersecurity and personal data
Nick Podd, associate consultant for Law Society Consulting, offers his comments on cyber security and how firms should approach it.
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FeatureNational Risk Assessment Published
Scott Devine, Policy Adviser for AML at the Law Society provides an update on recent policy developments relevant to anti-money laundering.
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FeatureAre you looking after your vulnerable clients?
Most firms are likely to be acting for at least one vulnerable client, so it is imperative that they are able to provide them with a service that is appropriate to their vulnerability, Brian Rodgers says.
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FeatureCompliance for support staff
Associate consultant for Law Society Consulting Tracey Calvert, discusses compliance for support staff in a law firm.
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FeatureA critical axis of potential vulnerability?
Tim Hill speaks about how firms should protect themselves against the rise of cyber crimes.
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FeatureAre you ready for compliance officer day?
1 January 2016 will mark three years since the majority of compliance officers for legal practice and finance and administration (COLP/COFA) took up their key roles.
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FeatureChanging the SRA Handbook: helping business to thrive
Paul Philip, SRA chief executive, explains recent changes to the SRA handbook.
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Videos
COLP update 2015
The Compliance Officers for Legal Practice (“COLP”) has been a required appointment for all bodies operating under the Legal Services Act 2007 since January 2013.
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Videos
UK FATCA and the automatic exchange of information
Since the introduction of the US FATCA rules, the UK government has entered into similar arrangements with the UK’s crown dependencies and overseas territories.
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FeatureA tangled web
It has been said that there are two types of firms: those that know they have been attacked by cybercriminals, and those that don’t yet know. Francis Dingwall looks at how to prevent attacks, and how to mitigate them when they do happen.
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FeatureABS case study: BT
BT’s legal team became an ABS in March 2013. Chief counsel Archana Makol, in conversation with Grania Langdon-Down, explains why they made the decision, and the new subsidiary’s strategy.
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FeatureInformation security – constant vigilance is essential
The government’s 2015 Information Security Breaches Survey has just been published. One of its most striking findings is that the average cost of the worst single breach suffered by respondents has risen sharply. It now stands at £1.46m - £3.14m for large organisations (more than 250 employees) ...
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FeatureChanges to client care information and Legal Ombudsman time limit: an update on the EU alternative dispute resolution (ADR) Directive
The EU ADR Directive is a piece of European legislation designed to improve consumers’ access to good quality ADR schemes (including ombudsmen) when they purchase goods or services from a trader (including solicitors).
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Member benefits
As a member, your firm will gain access to a full suite of services, including: COLPs and COFAs ‘safe harbour’ advice service The Risk and Compliance Service has a advice service dedicated to compliance officers for legal practice (COLPs) and compliance officers for finance and administration (COFAs). If you ...
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Who should join the Risk and Compliance Service?
If you are involved in managing compliance, then this service is for you! Recent changes to the legal regulatory landscape mean that, increasingly, senior-level partners, law firm managers and risk professionals will be under intense scrutiny. They are expected to take a lead role in creating an effective risk-aware culture ...