How a small Scottish telecom firm ended up in a major bribery scandal

What every SME can learn about bribery risk   The recent sentencing of two company directors and two NHS employees in Scotland serves as a powerful reminder: Bribery and corruption are not confined to multinational corporations or overseas dealings. They can, and do, occur in small, seemingly innocuous firms operating in local markets.   The […]

Germany moves to block DeepSeek. Will the rest of the EU follow?

In a landmark move that could reshape the competitive AI landscape in Europe, Germany’s Berlin Data Protection Commissioner has officially declared the data practices of Chinese AI firm DeepSeek to be unlawful under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Germany has asked Apple and Google to block the DeepSeek app from their stores.   […]

Growing pressure to delay EU AI Act as member states speak out

The EU AI Act was once championed as the gold standard for global AI governance but is now facing calls for delay from some of its own leaders, most recently and notably, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.   Kristersson called the Act “confusing” and suggested that its rollout be paused until common technical standards are […]

FATF seeks a stronger global response to proliferation financing and sanctions

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has released a landmark report, Complex Proliferation Financing and Sanctions Evasion Schemes, which emphasizes the persistent vulnerabilities within the global financial system to weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and proliferation financing (PF). This call to action couldn’t come at a more critical time, as the international community grapples with […]

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 has passed. What happens next?

After years of political back-and-forth, the UK’s new Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 has finally cleared Parliament and is awaiting Royal Assent. The Act introduces the most significant reforms to UK data law since the country retained the EU’s GDPR after Brexit. While it doesn’t completely rewrite the rules, it does mark a shift […]

Why Conversational Learning is a game changer for compliance eLearning

How Vinciworks is changing the compliance conversation with its new AI compliance training    A smarter way to learn compliance   Traditional compliance training has long struggled with the challenge of engagement. Learners are expected to absorb complex, often dry information through slide decks, videos, quizzes and games. It all starts to feel more like […]

Is your COLP equipped to succeed in the world of AML compliance?

The role of the Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) is far more vital than it is visible. Tasked with safeguarding the integrity and regulatory compliance of the firm, COLPs now carry the weight of complex demands, mounting regulatory scrutiny, and, often, a lack of understanding or support from their colleagues.   Recent regulatory action […]