Case study: Bribery in the heart of USAID – What businesses can learn from the $550 million corruption case
Between 2013 and 2022, Roderick Watson, a contracting officer in USAID (US Agency for International Development), used his influence to steer lucrative government contracts toward specific companies, for a price of course. The scheme began when Watson accepted bribes from Darryl Britt, president of Apprio, Inc., to secure contracts reserved for small, disadvantaged businesses […]
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 […]
GDPR 7 years on: What’s going to change and what businesses need to know to navigate this new landscape
The FAQs you want answers to It’s hard to believe that GDPR, the landmark General Data Protection Regulation, has been in force for seven years. What began as a dense, unfamiliar piece of EU legislation has evolved into the global standard for data protection, shaping how organisations handle personal data in nearly every sector. From […]
AI compliance and ethical practices – Ensuring the responsible use of AI in your organisation
The FAQs you want answers to There’s no doubt that AI is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, offering tremendous opportunities for innovation, increased efficiency and growth. But of course, with all this rapid advancement comes a complex and evolving regulatory and ethical landscape. The UK government as well as international bodies are all scrambling […]
The EDPB report and what regulators want from you now
As the GDPR celebrates its 7th birthday, the latest report from the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) makes one thing clear: Data privacy compliance has become a lot more than just having a policy. Data privacy compliance is now about showing you’re actively managing risk, you’re embedding data protection into your business decisions and […]
Case study: What we can learn from Metro Bank’s £51b AML oversight
Compliance failures are rarely caused by a single oversight. They are often the consequence of breakdowns in systems and in cultures. The recent enforcement action against Metro Bank by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) depicts how these breakdowns can accumulate over time to create serious vulnerabilities, both for the institution and the broader financial system. […]
High stakes: Gambling giant Spreadex fined for regulatory breaches, again
The UK Gambling Commission took decisive enforcement action with its levying of a £2 million fine against Spreadex Limited. The fine underscores the huge gambling firm’s ongoing and repeated failures to comply with essential anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility obligations. This marks the second time in just three years that Spreadex has been penalised. […]