Astute eLearning Platform v3.1.0 Release Notes
1) Risk Assessment Version 3 We are delighted to announce the general release of our new and improved Risk Assessment Version 3 tool to the Astute Platform. This feature is designed to allow customers to develop risk assessments which enable users to manage low-level issues and escalate high-level concerns directly to administrators for further investigation. […]
Exporting to Dubai? It might end up in Iran
Sanctions compliance gets complicated when shipping to grey-listed UAE An American man was convicted of falsifying export documents to conceal the fact that shipments of US commodities through the United Arab Emirates was actually bound for the Islamic Republic of Iran, in serious violations of US sanctions. The crime occurred when the man lied to […]
Canadian injunction against Mandatory Disclosure Rules for legal professionals
Lawyers are exempt from Canada’s MDR until at least October 20, 2023. In the 2021 Canadian Budget, it was announced that Canada would be amending the Income Tax Act to require certain transactions to be reported to the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA). These new Mandatory Disclosure Rules are set to be implemented in 2023, but […]
Join VinciWorks at #Risk London 2023
We are excited to announce that VinciWorks will be exhibiting at #RISK in London, Europe’s leading risk-focused conference and exhibition, on 18 and 19 October 2023 at Excel London. #RISK is where the whole risk community comes together to learn, meet, debate, break down silos and improve decision-making. It has 5,000 visitors, 150+ exhibitors, keynote […]
The SRA reveals AML enforcement trends
The Solicitors Regulation Authority wants firms to beef up their AML systems in an effort to get them to avoid the most common breaches The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is not impressed with how law firms are managing their anti money laundering (AML) systems. What’s most significant is not that money laundering crime has increased […]
UK Mandatory Disclosure Rules (MDR): HMRC publishes legislation guidance
HMRC has just unveiled its most recent guidance concerning the UK Mandatory Disclosure Rules (MDR). These rules introduce a fresh set of responsibilities for taxpayers and their advisors, compelling them to report Common Reporting Standard (CRS) Avoidance Arrangements and Opaque Offshore Structures. It’s crucial to note that the information gathered through these reports will be […]
New Course: Safer Universities training
Whilst university and higher education provide a uniquely enriching and formative experience for most students, it can also bring with it a wide range of challenges, from mental health issues to personal safety and well-being. These can be complicated by the fact that the vast majority of students may have not experienced living independently for […]
What building managers should do about the concrete (Raac) crisis
The sense that little in Britain works anymore has slipped into our very buildings, with hundreds, if not thousands of public buildings at risk of collapse over the use of Raac – reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete. Raac has forced the closure of more than a hundred schools alone, with the cheap construction material used between […]
On-demand webinar: Risk Assessments
Risk Assessments Webinar – On-demand As part of our commitment to continual improvement and investment in our eLearning solutions, we’re excited to announce that our latest version of the Astute eLearning platform is now available. This on-demand webinar runs through the key features in the update. The latest release includes our new and improved Risk […]
Updates to UK sanctions regime on Russia for lawyers
Unintended consequences of Russian sanctions order had created a mess for lawyers The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No.3) Regulations 2023, which came into force on 30 June and prevented UK lawyers from advising Russian companies had been criticised for “creating a problem for the UK legal services industry in the UK and beyond”, including […]
