In June 2017, The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations came into effect. The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) is one of the bodies appointed to supervise compliance

Issues on your underwriter’s radar The latest report from Howden Group outlines the issues likely to be on your underwriter’s radar in 2024. These include: Client account management. The report urges all firms to “reassess

With the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Committee inquiry into home buying and selling well underway, leading property experts have been letting the cross-party group of MPs know what it will take to improve

The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Committee has launched an inquiry into home buying and selling in England. A cross-party group of MPs will scrutinise the current property transaction process, question relevant stakeholders, and

Legal Eye has been named as ‘Risk and Compliance Support Service of the Year’ at a prestigious ceremony celebrating the work of property lawyers in England and Wales. The fourth annual British Conveyancing Awards, sponsored

On 1 August 2022, the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act came into force. Designed to tackle the UK’s dirty money problem, the legislation gained momentum following Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. One key part of

Embracing and evaluating change – how can your firm balance the risks and benefits presented by AI and legal tech in 2024? Legal Eye’s much-anticipated annual conference is back. Don’t miss out. Book your spot

Leading risk and compliance consultancy Legal Eye, has been assisting firms across England and Wales further to CQS changes that were published in February of 2022. Effective from May 1st, 2022, the CQS has integrated

Regardless of your law firm’s dedication to delivering excellent client service, occasional complaints are inevitable. When a grievance is made, a prompt and effective response defuses the situation, safeguards your firm’s reputation, and reduces the

With legal practices increasingly reliant on digital technologies, the guardianship of sensitive client information and financial assets has taken centre stage. A backdrop of rising cybercrime, notably propelled by Russian-backed groups amid the ongoing conflict

2024 has just begun and the Conveyancing Industry continues to tackle the challenges of the Anti-Money Laundering, digital onboarding and upfront information. Next month, the team from Legal Eye will join industry leaders to discuss

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The recent Solicitors Regulation Authority review into AML enforcement trends revealed a rise in AML related reports in 2023. With 249 AML related reports and 522 breach reasons, insights into enforcement action and issues that

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Introduced in response to the Grenfell tragedy, the Building Safety Act 2022 – which came into force in April 2023 – makes clear that homes across the country must be built, maintained, and secured in

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When it comes to AML compliance, law firms can no longer rely on a box ticking exercise. Today, both the SRA and the CLA expect firms to have policies and training that are agile and

Legal Eye, industry leader in legal risk and compliance solutions, is excited to extend a warm invitation to all compliance professionals for their Autumn 2023 event: AML in Focus. In a rapidly evolving legal landscape,

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Legal Eye, a leading provider of compliance and risk management services for law firms, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of the Outstanding Employee Award at the highly anticipated Modern Law Conveyancing Awards 2023. This

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Legal Eye, a leading provider of compliance and risk management solutions for law firms, is excited to introduce its latest offering: a bespoke Source of Funds (SOF) and Source of Wealth (SOW) training course designed

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Legal Eye is thrilled to welcome Sara Harrison to its esteemed team. Joining us as a Compliance and Training Manager, Sara brings over 26 years of invaluable experience in the property industry to the Legal

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2023 is nearing its final quarter and the legal industry continues to tackle the challenges of money laundering and financial crime. New regulations and legislations having been put in place to reduce the financial and

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Established compliance training provider Legal Eye have launched their new course for compliance officers due to an intensified need and demand for enhanced AML training. We are increasingly being asked to deliver enhanced AML training

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