Anti-money laundering – how to spot suspicious transactions
Are your staff able to spot suspicious transactions when it comes to money laundering? Suspicious transactions in money laundering A suspicious transaction is any transaction or business dealing which raisis in the mind of a person involved any concerns or indicators that there may be something illegal or something related to money launering or terrorist […]
What are your compliance training objectives for 2018?
The beginning of a new year is a good opportunity to formalise learning objectives and prepare training schedules. With many new regulations implemented in 2017, and more to come in 2018, VinciWorks has prepared guidance to help you focus on the important compliance topics for the coming year. General Data Protection Regulation GDPR will be […]
Diversity course updated to include guidance against sexual harassment
2017 ended with a flurry of allegations against high-profile men, many of whom in the music and entertainment industry, as well as allegations against members of Parliament. The allegations came to light following Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein’s fall from grace after several women accused him of sexual assault and rape. In late 2017, the #MeToo […]
Guide to anti-money laundering in 2018
What to expect this year in AML 2017 was a big year in money laundering. The EU deadline for the implementation of the Fourth Money Laundering Directive came and went, with the UK passing its Money Laundering Regulations 2017 just in time, even as other EU nations rushed to catch up. However, the ink […]
The Fourth Directive and politically exposed persons – what you need to know
Under the Fourth Directive, the rules involving politically exposed persons (PEPs) are no longer limited to foreign officials. Local PEPs will now be subject to the same scrutiny as foreign PEPs. Here are some key guidelines regarding PEPs, the regulations regarding them and how to spot red flags. Politically Exposed Person (PEP) Definition A politically […]
New module added to Data Protection: Privacy at Work – Subject Access Requests
VinciWorks has added a new module to its data protection course, Data Protection: Privacy at Work. The new module on subject access requests explains what a subject access request is and how to respond to one. The module is the latest addition to the course, following the global data protection guide that was recently added.
Season’s greetings from the team at VinciWorks
Season’s greetings and a happy, healthy and prosperous new year from the team at VinciWorks! View card VinciWorks by the numbers: 2017 in review 2017 has been yet another busy and successful year for VinciWorks. Learn more about our many achievements here. Our support office will remain open throughout the holiday season. We look forward […]
VinciWorks by the numbers: 2017 – a year in review
2017 was an exciting year at VinciWorks. Our technology team broke new ground integrating next-generation web technologies into our e-learning products, making them more customisable and more mobile friendly than ever. Our content team produced an ever greater number of courses, guides, policies and compliance updates, shedding new light and delving ever deeper into the […]
Equifax: A Tale of Caution about Bad Information Security and Compliance Practices
US credit agency, Equifax, have landed in serious hot water recently after a spate of information security and alleged compliance breaches that were uncovered by cyber security researchers, technology news sites, and – potentially – The Federal Trade Commission. The initial breach, which saw 143 million Americans’ sensitive personal data and financial information potentially compromised, […]
Modern Slavery Act – preparing your second statement
2017 marks the first year that all companies (with revenues of at least £36m) must provide a Modern Slavery Act disclosure. Many companies are now preparing their second statement and are seeking guidance on how to amend their statement and how to address ongoing training requirements. Useful resources Modern Slavery Statement template – are you aware […]
