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AML firm used by 1,000 agencies bought by private equity firm
The digital compliance company was founded in 2011 by Martin Cheek and John Dobson and has grown rapidly from start-up to scale-up.
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Estate agents slacking when it comes to AML sanctions screening
SmartSearch's Collette Allen says new sanctions could swiftly convert low-risk, longstanding UK clients into high-risk entities overnight.
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WARNING: Agents must have robust ‘source of funds’ process
Martin Cheek says protecting transactions from criminal gangs, who are highly skilled at hiding their dirty money, is vital for estate agents.
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BLOG: Cutting corners on compliance opens pitfalls for estate agents
SmartSearch boss Martin Cheek says estate agents that overlook compliance risk both financial and reputational costs and need to get their houses in order.
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Regulation & Law
Agents urged not to be complacent on AML compliance
SmartSearch boss Martin Cheek says agents using outdated AML practices could be making a costly mistake and putting themselves on the road to financial ruin.
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Supplier advice
You need to know the UBO
Martin Cheek, Managing Director of AML specialists, SmartSearch, says Ultimate Beneficial Owner checks have never been more important for the UK property market.
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Crooks looting up to £100 billion due to AML rules failure
Shortcomings in anti-money laundering rules and loopholes in sanctions are allowing crooks to steal up to £100 billion from the UK every year.
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Russian oligarchs face $95 billion black hole thanks to sanctions
AML expert Martin Cheek, highlights new data revealing oligarchs' losses of $300 million per day since the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Estate agents in the money laundering firing line
Estate agents are in the trenches on the front line in the war against money laundering
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‘£17m fine for gambling giant is warning for estate agents who ignore AML rules’
Claim is made by AML expert and Smartssearch boss Martin Cheek after Entain told to pay huge fine by Gambling Commission.
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