The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA 2023) marks a significant shift in the UK’s approach to tackling financial crime. Gradually implemented since… Read More »What Law Firms Need to Know About ECCTA 2023 and Companies House Reforms in April 2025
On 23 April 2025, the Legal Sector Affinity Group (LSAG) released a significant update to its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Guidance, approved by HM Treasury. This… Read More »Key LSAG AML Guidance Updates – April 2025
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has released its updated list of High-Risk Third Countries (HRTCs) as of 21 February 2025, identifying jurisdictions with strategic… Read More »HRTCs List Update – 21 February 2025
Anti-money laundering (AML) compliance is not optional—it’s a legal obligation. For small law firms and sole practitioners, understanding and implementing a Firm-Wide Risk Assessment (FWRA)… Read More »AML Guidance Note from the SRA regarding Firm-Wide Risk Assessments – Updated December 2024