by Sarah Haynes | Nov 2, 2026 | Article
Following the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)’s latest plenary session, which concluded on Friday (30/10/26), the lists of countries deemed to pose an increased risk for money laundering and terrorist financing purposes have been updated again. You may recall that...
by Sarah Haynes | Oct 29, 2026 | Article
The SRA published the results of its 2026 AML thematic review on policies, controls and procedures (PCPs) on 22/10/26 at the same time as their AML Annual Report 2025-26 in the form of Guidance. The thematic review focussed on assessing how firms monitor compliance...
by Sarah Haynes | Oct 15, 2026 | Compliance Update
Here’s our last 2026 round up of all things risk and compliance, bringing you the latest practical guidance and regulatory insights… New rules and guidance from SRA Warning Notice: Misuse of AI On 17 August 2026, the SRA published a warning notice on the misuse of AI....
by Sarah Haynes | Oct 14, 2026 | Article
The independent serious event review published on 3/9/26 by the London office of US Law firm, Jenner & Block, has concluded that the SRA had the information and opportunities it needed to take action long before the Sheffield-based PM Law group collapsed. The PM...
by Sarah Haynes | Oct 14, 2026 | Article
Many firms include a cap on liability in their terms of business, often as a standard clause that nobody has looked at for years. A recent High Court decision is a timely reminder to dust them off. In a claim brought by Dubai-based Convrgnt Value Engineering in...
