VinciWorks by the numbers: 2021 – a year in review

2021 saw another successful year for VinciWorks. We haven’t simply done more of what we already do so well, we have also added all-new features to our training, such as the ability to build out every aspect of each course in minutes. Our research and development team have built out multiple new Omnitrack use cases […]
The EU Whistleblower Protection Directive: Are You Ready?

New rules come into force across the EU on Friday, 17 December 2021 Whistleblowers are a vital part of society, working to expose wrongdoing at the highest levels and often at great personal risk to themselves. That’s why the European Union passed legislation in 2019 to give whistleblowers more protection against retaliation. Every country in […]
Omnitrack version 2.52.0

Custom buttons A powerful new step in total flexibility for your workflows. Custom buttons allow you to add your own action buttons with your wording and colours at each stage. Instead of generic ‘Submit’ or ‘Save’ buttons, you can add a button to ‘Escalate to partner for review’ and any other action. See this feature […]
Should you hire an ESG consultant?

It depends on how committed your business is to ESG ESG consultants help companies determine what actions they should take to improve and build on their ESG efforts. They can undertake risk assessments, due diligence and impact assessments, as well as help to prepare reports and measure impacts. They can also help to develop the […]
Spar forced to close stores following a Ransomware Cyber Attack
More than 300 Spar convenience stores have been affected by a significant cyber-attack on its company’s IT systems. Many of these stores have been forced to close until the true extent of the damage can be assessed. Any stores that have managed to stay open are operating on a cash-only basis, due to the damage […]
New course release: Vulnerable Customers in Financial Services

A recent report estimated that 27.7m UK adults could be considered to be living in vulnerable circumstances, an increase of 15% in just a few months, with 2021 expected to show a further increase. This equates to 53% of the UK adult population – i.e., more than half. Who are the vulnerable customers? A vulnerable […]
Gig economy workers throughout the EU are about to become employees

The gig economy in Europe The gig economy in Europe, also known as the platform economy or sharing economy, has experienced significant growth in recent years. It refers to a labour market characterised by short-term, flexible, and on-demand work arrangements facilitated by digital platforms. One key aspect of the gig economy in Europe is the […]
New Guide: UK MDR: What changes are in store? | Free download

DAC6 and UK MDR In 2018 the OECD developed Model Mandatory Disclosure Rules for CRS Avoidance Arrangements and Opaque Offshore Structures (“OECD’s Model Rules”). These rules require taxpayers and their advisers to report information to tax authorities on certain types of arrangements and structures that might facilitate tax evasion. The EU responded to the OECD’s […]
The LSAG AML Guidance: What Law Firms Need to Know (Download the Free Guide)

What is the Legal Sector Affinity Group AML Guidance? The Legal Sector Affinity Group (LSAG) has published its Anti-Money Laundering guidance for the Legal Sector 2021. As set out in its background, LSAG aims to “aid… compliance and to effectively protect against Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing risks”. The LSAG guidance is an invaluable aid […]
Cyber Security: Phishing Alert – Email Chain Hacking
Ikea Targeted by a New Phishing Scam A new type of phishing attack has been uncovered after flat-pack furniture giant, Ikea, launched an internal investigation after noticing several malicious emails circulating throughout the business. Email Chain Hijacking is a new type of phishing scam that takes advantage of a weakness found in Microsoft Exchange servers. Ikea adequately […]