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DOJ moves to seize Beverly Hills mansion allegedly bought with proceeds from defence contractor bribery scheme

DOJ’s Beverly Hills mansion case shows how bribery, procurement fraud, AML and third-party risk connect. Here’s what you should know.

Sara Henna Dahan

May 5, 2026

UK introduces new sanctions end use control to target diversion risk

A new UK sanctions end use control gives the government greater power to stop high-risk exports | Here's what you need to know

Sara Henna Dahan

When compliance failures become criminal: What the Lafarge judgment means for business

Lafarge’s conviction shows how sanctions failures can become criminal risk. Here are the key lessons for compliance teams.

Sara Henna Dahan

Apple sanctions penalty shows how UK exposure can arise where firms least expect it

Apple’s £390,000 OFSI penalty reveals the sanctions risks hidden in payment flows, ownership screening and UK banking arrangements.

Sara Henna Dahan

Transparency in the British Overseas Territories: eight years on, where are the public registers?

Eight years on, beneficial ownership transparency in the Overseas Territories remains patchy | What does this mean for firms?

Sara Henna Dahan

Cuba sanctions: Why the next geopolitical crisis could create serious compliance risks for global firms

Rising US pressure on Cuba could create new sanctions risks for global companies, making early compliance preparation essential.

Nick Henderson-Mayo

Halkbank settlement shines spotlight on Iran sanctions risk

Halkbank reached a deferred prosecution agreement with the US. What does this mean for Iran sanctions risk, AML controls and hidden exposure?

Sara Henna Dahan

UK hits Russia with largest sanctions package yet on war anniversary

The UK’s largest-ever sanctions package targets Russian energy and military sectors. Here's what to know about upcoming stronger enforcement.

Sara Henna Dahan

February 26, 2026

OFSI is tightening sanctions enforcement: what’s changing and how to prepare

OFSI’s updated sanctions enforcement guidance is now live. Learn what’s changed on disclosure discounts and more, and how to prepare.

Sara Henna Dahan

February 19, 2026

What will compliance look like in the 2030s? GRC experts weigh in

Compliance is changing faster than many organisations can comfortably absorb. From AI becoming embedded into everyday business systems

Nick Henderson-Mayo

More form styling options and improved data table layouts

Version: 2.151.0 This release continues our form styling improvements with colour and highlight support for form titles and

R'nana Rapp Goldenhersh

AML, Legal sector, SRA

SRA’s £600,000 AML crackdown exposes a deeper problem: compliance neglect in the legal sector

Over the past six months, the SRA has fined 59 law firms a combined £600,000 for failing to

Naomi Grossman

Germany’s corporate penalty reform: Prepare for bigger fines

Germany is preparing a significant change to the way companies are fined for corporate misconduct. The proposed reform

Nick Henderson-Mayo

Data privacy, Data Protection, GDPR

GDPR eight years on: why compliance can no longer sit in a policy folder

This is the first in a three-part series on GDPR now. It is based on a webinar that

Naomi Grossman

May compliance news round-up

Major laws we’re tracking: UK regulatory update The King’s Speech on 13 May announced the current government’s legislative

Nick Henderson-Mayo

£325 billion a year: the UK’s hidden illicit financial flows

At least £325 billion of illicit financial flows move through the UK each year, roughly 10 % of

Sara Henna Dahan

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What’s new in Astute LXP – May 28th 2026 update (v3.5.3)

This month’s update brings continued polish across LXP Reporting, Instructor-Led Training, and day-to-day administration in Astute. Several changes

Nick Henderson-Mayo

AML, AML compliance, AML training, Money laundering regulations 2026

Money Laundering Regulations 2026: Survey finds six in ten regulated firms unprepared as June deadline approaches

Our latest survey of 334 compliance professionals across the UK’s regulated sectors has found that more than half

Asha Purohit

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