In its Anti-Money Laundering Guidance for the Legal Sector 2025, the Legal Sector Affinity Group outlines a number of updated steps and processes that should be taken by law firms to comply with regulations and

With financial transactions taking place digitally and instantly across the globe, there has been an increasing need for robust anti money laundering (AML) measures to help combat financial crime and identity fraud, with a growing

In answer to the growing demand on professional services firms to demonstrate to relying parties that they have carried out adequate due diligence on remote eSignature and identify verification, VSiD has introduced an easy to

As a conveyancer you’re probably receiving a large number of emails from legal tech suppliers promising to make your life easier, keep you compliant and mitigate your firm’s risk. New products are arriving on the

VSiD, the government accredited Identity Service Provider (IDSP) and pioneering RegTech company, is delighted to announce the launch of its new brand identity and website, having recently changed its company name from Virtual Signature ID

Are you doing enough to prepare your clients for their digital identity checks? As a professional services firm, you may have moved to carrying out your KYC and AML checks remotely, which is saving you

VirtualSignature-ID (VSID), the UK based regulatory technology company, specialising in advanced eSignatures and digital identity verification solutions for professional organisations has successfully achieved ISO27001:2022 and ISO29115 with ISO29003 as well as renewing its certificate of

According to Action Fraud, there are a number of ways in which mortgage fraud can occur and conveyancers, who act for both the purchaser and mortgage lender, have a duty to carry out KYC and

Lawcare, the mental wellbeing charity for the legal profession, reported back in October 2023 a significant 24% increase in individuals seeking support. The organisation noted that “Legal professionals were feeling increasingly overwhelmed and stressed, with

The UK conveyancing industry is evolving rapidly due to advancements in technology, shifts in client expectations, and changes in work practices. Future conveyancers will operate in a landscape vastly different from today, requiring new approaches

Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) is a crucial safeguard for legal professionals, protecting them against claims of negligence or errors in their services. For conveyancers, PII is essential as it covers legal costs and any damages

The conveyancing landscape in the UK is undergoing significant changes with the introduction of new upfront information (UFI) requirements. These changes aim to make property transactions more transparent, efficient, and less prone to delays. For

VirtualSignature-ID, the leading eSignature and digital onboarding specialist has introduced an enhanced feature to its software which will allow clients to upload and process up to 200MB documents per transaction when sending for eSignature, which

In the ever-evolving landscape of legal requirements, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance stands as a cornerstone for safeguarding against financial crimes. For UK conveyancers, staying abreast of the latest findings and regulations is not just a

VirtualSignature-ID, the leading UK eSignature and digital onboarding experts, have introduced a ground-breaking API tool for their clients. This tool empowers them to seamlessly integrate an HTML embedded ‘eSignature block’ to any web-based document signing

Before work can be started on any legal or high-risk financial matter, professional services firms need to complete Know Your Customer (KYC) checks and they need to complete them quickly. The identity of a client

In the dynamic landscape of the UK property market, conveyancers play a pivotal role in facilitating smooth transactions between buyers and sellers. However, the traditional methods of conveyancing often result in hefty fees as perceived

Leasehold reform expected this year should reap benefits for a sizeable number of householders. According to Government statistics there are approximately 4.98 million leasehold dwellings in England, the majority of which are in London and

The conveyancing sector has been undergoing a digital transformation in recent years, accelerated by the pandemic and championed by HM Land Registry and the heat is on to find digital solutions that will help to

iTrain Legal to adopt and promote VirtualSignature-ID

VirtualSignature-ID, the market leading pioneer of regulatory technology for eSignature and ID verification that helps professional services organisations, financial institutions and other commercial organisations stay compliant and reduce risk, will be launching its game changing

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