Understanding pronouns and how to use them appropriately
A pronoun is used to replace a proper noun, such as someone’s name, and is often used to refer to a person without mentioning their name. For example, She is running a little late. In English, the pronouns we have been taught to use follow a gender binary – she/her for girls and he/him for […]
‘Bin bags full of cash’ NatWest fined £264m for AML failures
Branch safes literally overflowed with ill-gotten gains In the first criminal prosecution of a financial institution by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a litany of failings took place at NatWest which enabled black bin liners stuffed with cash to be deposited, literally bursting out of floor-to-ceiling branch safes. The trial centred on a textbook case […]
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 […]