In 2023, anti-money laundering compliance experienced significant developments and legislative changes, encompassing updates in LSAG guidance and discrepancy reporting, and the handling of 'underground banking' risks. The heightened risks are underscored by the SRA's annual AML report, revealing that 51% of AML risk assessments were either partial or non-compliant. As fraud and money laundering continue…
Cyber-attacks on law firms are on the rise. The SRA’s Risk Outlook report revealed criminals are employing more diverse and aggressive strategies, such as modifying emails, spyware, ransomware and hacking to access legal firm’s systems. Risks and vulnerabilities are at nearly every turn, as every day tasks, from managing emails with sensitive information, to conducting…
Ian Quayle, Chief Executive at IQ Legal Training, is pleased to present this FREE 1-hour webinar session suitable for residential conveyancers of all levels and experience and will explore the following: Don't forget the basics - what is an easement and how should it be protected? Defining the right of way - legal and physical…
Property search and data specialists, tmgroup and IQ Legal Training, are teaming up to deliver a suite of free webinars on the crucial topic of risk management for residential conveyancers, highlighting the key good habits conveyancers should adopt when dealing with fraud, claims and anti-money laundering. Each live webinar lasts one hour and will reveal…
How are firms adopting and maximising their use of digital tools in conveyancing? Following the launch of the Digital Conveyancing Maturity Report 2024, we’re joined by a panel of firms who scored highly and made impressive improvements to their digital maturity score. We’ll be joined by Mike Leeman, Managing Partner at Bell Lamb & Joynson,…
During this webinar, we will demonstrate how our technology automatically extracts data from TR1s, TP1s, and Charges to accurately populate your AP1s. You'll discover how discrepancies are effortlessly highlighted for quick rectification. Key advantages include: • Eliminating data mismatches between AP1s, TR1s, and TP1s. • Automating over 95% of AP1 form population. • Streamlining the…
From time to time during the conveyancing process, title defects may come to light, or time constraints or delays may force transactions to proceed with no searches or expired searches in place. How legal firms manage these types of risks is paramount. Indemnity insurance policies can be a way to reduce the buyer’s risk while…
Mining is a major factor requiring searches and risk assessment in residential property transactions today. It not only offers protection to the buyer, but it is often a mandatory requirement of lenders, particularly where the property is located in a known mining area. Navigating mining risk assessments can be tricky or overwhelming as conveyancing has…
AML guidance and expectations have changed considerably in recent months. Last summer and March 2024 brought about SRA sectoral risk assessment updates, and last autumn delivered a significant change in tone from the SRA in relation to their expectations of regulated practices. Not to mention the SRA AML Thematic Review Report, which contained the SRA…
Prior to commencing any site work involving ground penetration for new or existing developments, conducting utilities due diligence is essential as it is a mandatory health and safety requirement. Paul Gibson, Product Manager, and Daniel Slater, Head of Commercial, both at Emapsite, will be joined by Andrew Crawshaw, Strategic Account Manager at Groundsure and together…
Property search and data specialists, tmgroup and IQ Legal Training, are teaming up to deliver a suite of free webinars on the crucial topic of risk management for residential conveyancers, highlighting the key good habits conveyancers should adopt when dealing with fraud, claims and anti-money laundering. Each live webinar lasts one hour and will reveal…
During this webinar, we will demonstrate how our technology automatically extracts data from TR1s, TP1s, and Charges to accurately populate your AP1s. You'll discover how discrepancies are effortlessly highlighted for quick rectification. Key advantages include: • Eliminating data mismatches between AP1s, TR1s, and TP1s. • Automating over 95% of AP1 form population. • Streamlining the…