New SRA course: Ethics for Law Firms
Employees of law firms are regularly confronted with ethical dilemmas in the course of their work. These dilemmas stem from conflicting principles in the ethical code and the complex nature of legal work. VinciWorks’ new course, Ethics for Law Firms, part of the larger SRA training suite, introduces learners to the foundations of ethical thinking […]
The unseen human cost of the World Cup in Qatar
As the World Cup continues in Qatar, the event is being closely watched. Not only in terms of results of fixtures, but in the cost of human life. Due to the complexity and invisibility of forced labour and modern slavery in the supply chain, it’s impossible to close in on an exact number of people […]
Members’ Update 23rd November 2022
New lived experience videos: intersectionality, race webinar, upcoming compliance webinar
What ESG procedures should your business have?
As ESG – environmental, social, and governance – criteria become more important for regulators, investors, and customers, many managers are facing an ESG imperative – to measure ESG risks and track progress. ESG may seem like a fundamental shift in business practices, and in some cases, it may be. Fortunately, however, ESG can be integrated […]
UK MDR: Regulations to come into force in the first half of 2023
HMRC have just released their summary of responses from their consultation on the UK’s Mandatory Disclosure Rules (MDR). There were three major outcomes from the responses. 1. Historic Lookback Period HMRC had initially suggested that the historic lookback period under UK MDR would go back to 29th October 2014 in line with the Model Mandatory […]
What do this year’s HSE statistics reveal about the state of workplace health and safety?
The latest figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show a sharp rise in worker injuries, with a 28% increase year on year – and a steep increase in ill health compared to pre-pandemic levels. The HSE has now released its annual summary statistics for Great Britain, providing new insight into health and safety at […]
HSE statistics 2022 reveal a sharp rise in worker injuries
Our Health & Safety Courses The latest figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show a 28% increase in worker injuries year on year – and a steep increase in ill health compared to pre-pandemic levels. The HSE has now released its annual summary statistics for Great Britain, providing new insight into health and safety […]
On-demand webinar: Managing the risks of doing business with third parties
Getting third-party risk management right is critical for businesses. Join VinciWorks and CoreStream for a special webinar on ensuring effective procedures for extended enterprise management. We’ll dive into how to identify and mitigate risks through effective and efficient processes and what to consider when implementing risk-based third-party due diligence. The webinar covered: What do third-party […]
Jurisdictions under increased monitoring by the FATF: October 2022
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) held its latest plenary at the end of October 2022 and updated the list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring for money laundering and terrorist financing concerns. Jurisdictions on this list are working with the FATF to address strategic deficiencies in their regimes with regard to countering money laundering, terrorist […]