Upcoming webinar: 20 years of Cybersecurity Awareness Month – How far have we come?
Wednesday 25th October, 12:00 pm UK time In this webinar with iSTORM, specialists in privacy, security and penetration testing, we will look at how far cybersecurity education and awareness have come over the last two decades and what are the priorities for the future to ensure a secure and interconnected world. This free, one-hour webinar […]
Omnitrack version 2.92.0
Enhanced Audit Trail with Email Events With this enhancement, every time an email is dispatched, whether manually or through automation, we will automatically record an “Email Sent” event on the submission timeline. This update ensures that administrators have a clear, detailed record of when emails are sent and to whom they are addressed. Enhancements to […]
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 […]