The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) recently published a thematic review on source of funds and wealth compliance, highlighting key challenges and best practices for firms.… Read More »Mastering Source of Funds and Wealth Compliance
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published its AML Annual Report for 2024–25, highlighting progress, challenges, and priorities in tackling money laundering within the legal… Read More »SRA Anti-Money Laundering Annual Report 2024–25: Key Insights
The regulatory landscape for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) is undergoing a significant transformation. The UK government has announced plans to unify the… Read More »Navigating AML and CTF Regulatory Changes
Following the High Court’s decision in Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has now issued a formal statement, offering much-needed clarification… Read More »SRA responds to Mazur Case
In the recent High Court decision in Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys, the defendants—acting in person—requested that the individual representing the claimants be replaced by… Read More »Implications of the Mazur Case for litigants
As law firms continue to navigate the complexities of client money compliance, Hazlewoods — a leading firm of business advisers and accountants — has released… Read More »Navigating SRA Accounts Rules: Key Insights from Hazlewoods’ 2024 Audit Round-Up
Suspicious activity reporting isn’t just a regulatory checkbox—it’s a vital part of protecting your firm and the wider financial system. In Update 143, the Solicitors… Read More »A Fresh Look at Suspicious Activity Reporting
In the fight against financial crime, small law firms play a crucial frontline role. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has reinforced this responsibility in its… Read More »Intelligence Sharing and AML: What Law Firms Need to Know from the SRA Update 143
In an era of increasing financial crime sophistication, small law firms must remain vigilant and proactive in their anti-money laundering (AML) efforts. The Solicitors Regulation… Read More »Strengthening Your Defences: SRA Guidance Update 143 – 10 September 2025
As of 1 September 2025, the UK’s new Failure to Prevent Fraud offence is officially in force. Introduced under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency… Read More »Failure to Prevent Fraud Offence Comes into Effect on 1 September 2025