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 […]
VinciWorks’ survey reveals ESG leaders’ unpreparedness for upcoming CSRD reporting requirements
Our recent survey exposes a concerning trend among ESG leaders and compliance managers. Despite the enforcement of the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) in January 2023, a staggering 77% of respondents have yet to commence preparations for CSRD reporting. The survey, which engaged 175 ESG leaders and compliance managers, underscores the urgent need […]
Supply chain management and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is an ESG (environmental, social and governance) standard enacted by the European Union. It is designed to make corporate sustainability reporting more common, consistent and standardised like financial accounting and reporting. The new directive’s impact is far-ranging and essentially modernises and strengthens the social and environmental information that companies have […]
SRA updates AML Sectoral Risk Assessment
The Solicitors Regulation Authority says it is keeping up to date with emerging risks and trends An updated anti-money laundering (AML) and terrorist financing (TF) sectoral risk assessment was just published by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) that covers proliferation financing and sanctions. The regulatory body, which oversees solicitors in England and Wales, also noted […]