Leading compliance and identity verification provider Amiqus has strengthened its commitment to supporting regulated firms by appointing renowned Anti-Money Laundering (AML) expert, Graham MacKenzie as Director of AML and Financial Crime Risk. With over a

If you operate a digital platform in the UK that connects buyers with sellers for goods or services and can track payments to those sellers— such as property letting platforms, gig economy platforms, online course

With new developments in guidance around digital identity, sanctions enforcement, and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance, UK firms are operating in an increasingly complex regulatory environment. These shifts demand agility from firms operating in regulated sectors

In the ever-evolving international trade landscape, recent developments in the UK’s sanctions enforcement regime have significant implications for businesses operating globally. In this article, Amiqus explores the new enforcement powers granted to the Office of

Amiqus is delighted to announce the continued certification to three core certifications: ISO 27001:2022, UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (DIATF), and Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+). Over the last couple of months our Security,

The conveyancing sector is undergoing significant changes, driven by new regulations, evolving client expectations, and technological advancements. As the industry adapts, conveyancers have the opportunity to refine their approaches to compliance, risk management, and client

The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s 2022/2023 anti-money laundering (AML) report revealed that only 30% of firms were fully compliant with AML regulations, while 51% were partially compliant, and 19% were non-compliant. Key areas of non-compliance included

The Financial Times (FT) 1000 ranking, compiled in partnership with German research company Statista, has announced its eighth annual list showcasing Europe’s fastest-growing companies. Released on 1st March 2024, the list highlights the top 1000

As of January 10, 2024, The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2023 have come into force, ushering in changes in the due diligence measures applicable to politically exposed persons (PEPs). The amendment emphasises

The 20th annual Scottish Legal Awards have recognised Leith-based scale-up Amiqus as winners of the Legal Technology Award 2023. Amiqus has experienced significant growth over recent years, partnering with 9 out of the top ten

If you’re a conveyancer in England or Wales, you will be very familiar with the phrase “Safe Harbour“. In practical terms, it means that if you carry out your digital identity checks on a client

In the fast-paced world of corporate and commercial law, staying ahead of evolving sanctions and regulations while efficiently conducting Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance checks is paramount. London Law Collective, a leading provider of corporate and

In March 2023, the Legal Sector Affinity Group (LSAG) published the latest update of the guidance on anti-money laundering. The purpose of the guidance is to assist solicitors and law firms understand their legal responsibilities

Amiqus, the UK’s leading compliance and onboarding platform and 5th fastest growing fintech, has achieved high confidence profile certification under the UK Trust Framework, enabling a digital approach for all levels of Disclosure and Barring

Since the UK Home office has introduced changes to the right to work checks on the 1st of October 2022, all UK employers, including law firms, must use a government certified identity service provider (IDSP)

It turns out, quite a lot, when it comes to the area of knowing your client and all things AML related. According to Neon Century, the global intelligence analysts, Google and other search engines have