DeltaNet gives businesses free access to Diversity and Inclusion eLearning courses for National Inclusion Week 2022
This week, we are providing free access to our full Diversity and Inclusion eLearning courses for businesses to improve their D&I training for all employees during National Inclusion Week 2022, which takes place from 26th September to 2nd October 2022. In support of the awareness week, led by membership organisation Inclusive Employers, the 15 […]
AML legal sector survey – Download results
This week we surveyed a wide range of UK law firms on their approach to AML. The survey explored firms’ biggest AML challenges, different approaches to risk assessments, ongoing monitoring, AML audits and more. Key findings: The biggest AML challenge is identifying the source of funds/wealth Matter risk assessments are a struggle for 50% of […]
What happens to law firms that breach money laundering regulations?
A leading law firm was fined £232,500 by the SRA, and ordered to pay the SRA’s investigation costs of £50,000 for breaching the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. What does this mean for AML compliance, and what lessons can be learned for compliance?
CSR vs. ESG: What is the difference?
Now more than ever, companies are expected to have a positive impact on society and the planet. Customers are increasingly considering sustainability in their purchases, with upwards of 75% of millennials reporting they do so. Investors also expect companies to understand these issues, with the value of sustainable fund assets doubling over the last two […]
Omnitrack version 2.70.0
Features End users who open a submission that has been deleted by admin will now see an error message instead of a blank page. The error message reduces confusion by telling the end user why they can’t access the submission. Bug fixes Fixed an issue where end users could not export a copy of their […]
What is the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act?
The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act came into force on 15 March 2022. This act was passed in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This law represents a significant shift in disclosure requirements for foreign companies who hold property interests in the UK, along with significant changes to sanctions law, including ‘strict […]
On-demand webinar: ESG – Your questions answered
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance – helps businesses measure their impact on the world. It goes broader than profit and loss and is more detailed than corporate social responsibility. Over the past year, we have fielded hundreds of questions during our ESG webinars. From how to get started to understanding how to choose the […]
New Guide: Money laundering in the UK in 2022–What’s the latest in AML compliance and what’s changing?
The Russian invasion of Ukraine, which began in February 2022, crystalised the role of anti-money laundering in the fight against Russian aggression. Sanctions compliance may have been at the forefront of international efforts to constrain the Russian economy, but money laundering is the vital, long-term compliance programme to ensure those sanctions stick. Efforts by sanctioned […]
What should law firms be doing on ESG?
Why do our clients need to consider ESG? If your clients are asking what they should do about ESG, the answer can be rather complicated. Many clients do not need to do anything. Regulation, although coming, is rather light on ESG. Regulation tends to focus on specific areas of ESG, such as modern slavery statements […]
Online training – Our top 6 business benefits
Keeping your employees’ skills up to date is a vital part of business success. Regular training can help your team develop new skills, keep up with evolving industry standards, and become more effective within their roles. However, training can be expensive. In the UK, employers invest around £42.0bn in training each year, with an average […]
