Features
On the radar – 10 things
Andrea Cohen previews what’s on the regulatory horizon and sets out 10 things that should be on your risk radar in the coming year
Owning up to mistakes
Paul Bennett, Jonathon Bray and Alexis Hearnden discuss the importance of owning up to mistakes
Proceed with caution
Nigel West considers the implications of the Uyghur case for the UK’s framework for investigating money laundering and recovering the proceeds of crime
Raising the bar
Julie Norris outlines the authorisation of barristers employed in law firms and considers some of the compliance pitfalls that can arise
Data provision
Leo Davidson outlines what’s in the new Data (Use and Access) Bill and which aspects are likely to come under particular scrutiny by MPs
On the money
Sarah Charlton comments on what the current SRA consultation on consumer protection may mean for solicitors handling client money
Procedural matters
Many firms are still struggling to have the correct anti-money laundering policies, controls and procedures in place. Alison Matthews summarises the key requirements