The bank, which is used by thousands of agents, is being taken to court over money laundering by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Money laundering using property transactions may be an age-old problem, but 2021 will present new threats and changes for agents on the frontline, says Lisa Isaacs.

Minister involved says Etive's project will enable smoother, cheaper and more secure home sales and help increase AML compliance.

Expert Martin Cheek says too many agents are "rolling out the red carpet for fraudsters" following damning government report.

NCA says Zamira Hajiyev must now explain where her wealth comes from or have properties worth £22m confiscated under AML rules.

Lack of face-to-face contact is a key reason why criminals graduate towards internet agents, its latest updated AML guidance says.

John Dobson says he is appalled that banks such as HSBC and Barclays have been accused of 'turning a blind eye' to dirty money.

The hybrid's sloppy compliance procedures are slammed by HMRC who have given the agency a larger fine than even Countrywide's £215,000 AML penalty of last year.