Sanctions sweep hits Mexican casino group accused of laundering millions for the Sinaloa Cartel
The United States recently imposed sweeping sanctions on members of Mexico’s Hysa family, alleging that a global network of casinos and restaurants was used to launder money for the Sinaloa Cartel. The designations, announced on 13 November, target six family members, an associate, and multiple businesses spanning Mexico, Canada and Poland. The move was coordinated […]
AML pressure rises on gambling sectors: Inside the new casino guidance update
The Gambling Commission has released an updated version of its casino guidance, bringing it in line with earlier amendments under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, and the FCA’s approach to politically exposed persons (PEPs). While many of these issues have been flagged in recent notices, this is the first […]
EHRC forces major overhaul at McDonald’s: What real harassment prevention now looks like
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has taken the rare step of extending and strengthening its legal agreement with McDonald’s Restaurants, signalling the seriousness of the watchdog’s concerns about workplace sexual harassment across the fast-food chain and its franchise network. This escalation should worry every employer. This isn’t the first time regulators have […]
Coinbase fined €21.4m for transaction-monitoring failures or the cost of missing 31% of your transactions
Ireland’s first crypto enforcement case highlights the growing regulatory focus on AML systems and governance A €176 billion blind spot The Central Bank of Ireland has imposed a €21,464,734 penalty on Coinbase Europe Limited for breaching transaction-monitoring duties under the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010. The failings ran from […]
One in 35 UK businesses faced bribery last year: Inside the Economic Crime Survey 2024
The UK government has released its long-awaited Economic Crime Survey 2024, and the results paint a stark picture of the true scale of financial crime across UK businesses. According to the report, one in 35 businesses (3%) with employees in the UK experienced a bribery incident in the past 12 months, the equivalent of […]
Menopause support is no longer a perk: it’s a compliance issue, and the clock is ticking
Menopause support is no longer a “nice-to-have” workplace benefit. It has become a legal, operational and cultural necessity, and the direction of regulation makes that crystal clear. Forward-thinking employers are shifting from wellbeing messaging to risk management, structured support and documented accountability. The law has already moved Tribunals have already accepted that menopause […]
The business case for different brains: Why neuro-inclusion wins
Tribunals are sending a clear message: neuro-inclusion isn’t just a compliance obligation; it is now a direct driver of organisational performance. The recent Stedman v Haven Leisure Ltd ruling confirmed that conditions like ADHD and autism must be recognised as disabilities where they substantially impact day-to-day functioning. There is no longer space for employers […]
Tax advisor crackdowns are coming and the new rules and risks leave no room for error
Tax advice used to be a risk for clients. Now it is a risk for the advisers. The ground has shifted: HMRC wants every tax-facing professional registered, visible and accountable, while prosecutors are finally using dormant corporate offences to target firms that fail to prevent tax evasion. Professional-services businesses can no longer assume that compliance […]
The £14 million reckoning: What the Capita breach says about the future of cyber enforcement
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined Capita and its pensions-services arm a combined £14 million for a 2023 data breach that compromised the information of around 6.6 million individuals. One of the largest UK data-protection fines to date, this is a turning point for regulatory enforcement. The message is clear: regulators are no […]
Fake cases, real costs: Law firm penalised for AI-generated citations
A UK law firm has been ordered to pay wasted costs after submitting an application that cited two fictitious, AI-generated cases: the latest in a growing line of courtroom embarrassments caused by unverified use of artificial intelligence. What happened? According to barrister Alexander Bradford of St Philips Chambers, the unnamed firm represented a former […]