Author Archives: Natalie Davies

Checking a company director

Infographic: Checking a company director

Checking company directors for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) is a pivotal step in ensuring the health, integrity, and legality of any business operation. It’s not just about ticking regulatory boxes; it’s about protecting the very essence of your company. AML checks … Read More

RegTech Solution

Balancing compliance and efficiency: The benefits of using a RegTech solution

RegTech solutions help businesses automate and improve their regulatory compliance efforts. We look at the benefits of introducing RegTech. … Read More

FCA Consumer Duty

Two-week countdown: The FCA Consumer Duty

In this article, we take a look at what the new Consumer Duty is, who it applies to, the expectations of firms affected by the Duty, and how to implement the Duty into operations.   … Read More

AML for estate agents

AML checks for estate agents: 10 steps to success

In this article, we take a look at the key steps to successful AML for estate agents to ensure compliance with regulations in the market.  … Read More

digital trust

From compliance to confidence: Building digital trust in AML programmes

This article provides insights on how AML programmes can help financial services firms to effectively navigate the digital landscape and instil trust in their compliance processes. … Read More

KYC in crypto

What is KYC in crypto and why is it important?

KYC, or Know Your Customer, is a process that involves verifying the identity of customers or users before providing them with access to certain financial services or products, such as opening a bank account or using cryptocurrency platforms.  KYC processes … Read More

FCA Business Plan

The FCA’s Business Plan 2023: a deep-dive into commitments, themes and metrics

This guide examines the FCA Business Plan’s key commitments, metrics, and focus areas, and its potential impact on regulated firms. … Read More

FCA Business Plan

Wired-In webinar: FCA Business Plan 2023/24: What does it mean for compliance?

In a thought-provoking session, we examined the regulatory context of the the FCA’s Business Plan and provided insight for compliance teams. … Read More

AML for estate agents

AML for estate agents: 4 compliance challenges and their impact on customer experience

This article explores the top four AML compliance challenges faced by estate agents in the UK and discusses the implications for customers.  … Read More

KRI

Understanding key risk indicators (KRIs) in money laundering: identifying red flags

In this article, we explore KRIs commonly employed to detect money laundering and the importance of their implementation in AML frameworks. … Read More