Anti-money laundering resources – we can help
LSAG AML guidance - what you need to know
Rick Kent, anti-money laundering policy manager, looks at the key changes introduced by the revised anti-money laundering guidance for the legal sector.
Recent features
Mazur – what the Court of Appeal decision means for supervision
Paul Bennett looks at the implications for supervision following the recent Mazur appeal
FAQ: Do I need to treat a client as a politically exposed person?
Our Practice Advice Service answers a commonly asked question put to compliance officers for legal practice
My compliance career – nine things I've learnt
Eloise Butterworth is head of risk and compliance at HiveRisk. She shares her journey to a career in risk and compliance
Owning up to mistakes – 10 considerations for your firm
Pearl Moses, director of compliance at Setfords, provides some top tips on how to deal with mistakes
Getting to the source
Alison Matthews considers the SRA’s findings in its recently published thematic review on source of funds and wealth compliance
Cause for complaint
Complaints against solicitors are apparently on the rise. Paul Wightman examines if and why this is the case and outlines how good practice can help
Invisible processing of data
Tony Imossi of the Association of British Investigators (ABI) explores the practice of processing personal data without an individual’s knowledge, and outlines the risks it poses to solicitors
Dare to defy
Is it ever right to defy authority and refuse to play by the rules? Andy Donovan explores the case for ethical defiance and principled dissent
Playing by the rules
With the regulators reviewing compliance roles and the continuing focus on client money, Luke Dickinson outlines six things COFAs should be doing to stay on top of their obligations
Brexit and practising rights
Anna Drozd and Betty-Ann Morain look at practice rights in the light of Brexit.
Five New Year resolutions to reduce cyber threats
Mitigo outlines five New Year’s resolutions your firm can make to mitigate the threat of cyber-attacks
In scope
In light of recent fines by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, Andy Donovan looks at what firms should do to ensure website compliance with the requirements of the SRA Transparency Rules
Too many hats?
Samantha Bray outlines why law firms may need to rethink compliance roles
Word of warning
Paul Bennett considers the issues the SRA’s new warning notice raises in relation to how firms operate in high-volume consumer claims
