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Industry powerhouse named SmartSearch CEO
Phil Cotter takes the reins following an introduction by major SmartSearch investor, Triple Private Equity.
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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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Just three in 10 estate agents are switched on to open banking for AML reasons
SmartSearch tech boss Fraser Mitchell says three quarters of firms have yet to start verifying the sources of their clients’ funds using open banking.
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Agents at risk of fuelling sanction evasion by putting trust in long-term clients
SmartSearch boss Guy Harrison says estate agents, financial services firms and accountants rely too much on client relations over sanctions screening.
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BLOG: Student money mules are on the rise and agents should be scared
SmartSearch Chief Guy Harrison says money mule recruiters may try to befriend students, who often think they’re doing a favour for a friend.
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Tech mistrust exposing third of regulated firms to money laundering
SmartSearch’s Fraser Mitchell says more than a third of people ‘can’t trust’ electronic ID verification and rely on manual checks instead.
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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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Movers & Shakers
SmartSearch makes strategic appointment
SmartSearch, UK provider of digital compliance solutions, has appointed Ian Wright as its new strategic alliances manager
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