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‘Ukraine invasion is putting estate agents under greater AML scrutiny’
Leading AML tech supplier SmartSearch warns that the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia means agents need to be much more on the ball when screening clients.
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ITV drama was right – badly done ID/AML is an open door to scams
MD of Property Searches Direct asks why some estate agents still risk everything by not using tech to keep the fraudsters out of the property market.
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AML latest: 25% of estate agents have failed to register with HMRC
Some five years after AML rules came in, thousands of agencies are now committing a criminal offence by not being registered, it is claimed.
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New partnership to deliver breakthrough in AML identity checking
Welsh proptech firm Credas and Coadjute say agents will now be able to check buyer and vendor identifies much faster.
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Leading conveyancing firm to pay £232,500 fine over AML failings
London-based law firm Mishcon de Reya to pay penalty set by SRA after it admitted AML lapses including three property transactions.
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SmartSearch strikes AML customer verification deal with Zoopla
The Leeds-based tech platform is is now providing its customer aml verification system to Zoopla's could-based software Alto.
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OPINION: If ministers want agents to help with AML, government needs to act
The industry needs the government to standardise and direct tech usage if agents are to willingly help realise its AML enforcement aims.
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Law Society criticises AML regulation for being ‘tick box exercise’
Comments by solicitors' trade body follow the end of HM Treasury's consultation on reforming anti-money laundering rules in UK.
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Growing digital estate agency platform launches ‘speedy’ AML service
Thirdfort, which is backed by Zoopla founder Alex Chesterman, aims to offer a simple and quick service to the property sales and lettings sectors.
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Property sourcing agency fined over AML error says ‘we reported it’
Estate agency Jess Simpson Ltd is fined £6,300 even though it voluntarily flagged up the mistake to HMRC after its own system spotted error.
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