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New government guidance on Russian Sanctions Circumvention
- 31 Jan 2025
The UK Government has published two guidance documents to support UK industry counter and combat current and emerging trends relating to Russian sanctions circumvention.
SARs Reporter Booklet November 2024
- 30 Jan 2025
This booklet contains a summary of feedback from law enforcement agencies on their use of SARs. The booklet provides a snapshot of some of the examples UKFIU receive highlighting the work of law enforcement agencies in utilising SAR intelligence to initiate investigations and informing existing ones.
Latest SARs in Action issues
- 30 Jan 2025
Issue 29 examines efforts to combat human trafficking, highlights the Hydroponics Cell’s Amber Alert, recaps the 2024 Global Financial Institutions Partnership Summit, and celebrates the TECAs winners.
Issue 28 focuses on CARIN’s role in asset recovery, the Egmont Group’s impact on financial intelligence, and collaborative efforts by the National Economic Crime Centre Public Private Partnerships Team.
Probate News, Issue 25
- 27 Jan 2025
Give your view on proposed changes which, among other amendments, will introduce the service of the administration of oaths, sign up to the Probate Diversity Survey webinar to learn what’s new for 2025 and access resources and an update from HMCTS.
Complaints handling in probate-accredited firms: improving consumer trust
- 21 Jan 2025
ICAEW is consulting on proposals aimed at improving consumer confidence in how probate-accredited firms handle complaints. Rachel Clements, Regulatory Policy Manager at ICAEW, tells us why the changes are necessary and explains what they mean for firms.
Disciplinary update: January 2025
- 20 Jan 2025
Take note of the latest disciplinary cases to ensure you or your firm are not making similar mistakes.
Professional Standards Update January 2025
- 13 Jan 2025
We begin 2025 with a helpful reminder from our PII team on the importance of run-off cover and common misconceptions in this area, we also highlight a recent Court of Appeal judgement regarding the payment of commissions and remind you about two upcoming events. We launch a consultation on changes to the Legal Services Regulations covering two areas: the administration of oaths and first tier complaints and invite you to make sure you are ready for the 1 April 2025 following last year’s changes to the Audit Regulations.
2025 Consultation: Proposed changes to the ICAEW Legal Services Regulations
- 13 Jan 2025
The ICAEW Regulatory Board is consulting on proposed changes to ICAEW’s Legal Services Regulations. These changes incorporate new provisions relating to the reserved legal service of the administration of oaths and requirements relating to first tier complaints introduced by the Legal Services Board (LSB) in May 2024.
Asking the right questions: how to protect against professional enabling
- 10 Jan 2025
We will explore the role of accountants in 'high-end' money laundering and the risks and red flags that firms might come across in their day-to-day work. We will also cover the money laundering risk that exists within audit and accounting services and the steps that firms can take to protect themselves against being professional enablers. Finally we will signpost some common pitfalls to help you and your firm ensure you aren’t making these kinds of mistakes and we will finish with a live Q&A.
Commissions and fees: fully informed consent
- 08 Jan 2025
A recent Court of Appeal judgment has clarified the law around the payment of commissions without the knowledge or consent of a client. The case related to payments made by lenders to car dealers, but the legal principles are relevant to other professions, including accountants. We look at the case and what it means.
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