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It’s time for law firms to ask tougher questions
Friday, 13 February 2026For years, many law firms have treated ID verification as a box-ticking exercise. Run a liveness check, match a face to a document and move on. But that is no longer good enough.
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When it comes to sanctions compliance, don’t get caught out by world events
Wednesday, 11 February 2026Sanctions non-compliance can trigger major regulatory action, leading to financial penalties, reputational damage, and even criminal liability.
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The security that underpins Checkboard’s onboarding
Thursday, 5 February 2026Onboarding with confidence isn’t just about identifying criminal risk among your clients, it’s also about ensuring the very system you use to onboard these individuals is secure and reliable.
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Our vision for 2026: A shared approach to AML
Thursday, 22 January 2026We want to see law firms start taking AML compliance as seriously as it deserves. This means treating it not as a tick-box exercise or a procedural necessity, but as a serious part of company culture.
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Make your new year’s resolution no more manual onboarding
Friday, 16 January 2026As we enter 2026, we think it’s time for law firms to stop being held back by “trusted” manual processes and start embracing the future of onboarding. And with a fast, secure, reliable onboarding solution like Checkboard on the menu, there’s no longer an excuse.
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How to eliminate your compliance challenges
Wednesday, 17 December 2025Firms have a continuing duty to conduct AML and source of funds checks to ensure any dealings aren’t being used to disguise criminal behaviour, enable money laundering, or give dodgy characters legal legitimacy.
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AML lacks clarity – and standards are suffering
Monday, 15 December 2025If firms are buckling under the pressure of AML regulations, subject to ever-increasing fines, then something is clearly not working as it should be.
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Posted in Blog
Enhanced data insights take your ID verification beyond the basics
Friday, 12 December 2025Checkboard take you beyond documentation, using enhanced data insights to get more reliable proof of identity. That way, we help you reduce your exposure to criminal risk.
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Posted in associate news
Change in regulator shouldn’t make AML less of a priority
Thursday, 4 December 2025While SRA fines for AML have been climbing, many in the profession aren’t confident they will get any relief from the FCA, a body used to dealing with a highly regulated industry.
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Posted in Blog
When it comes to address verification, don’t rely on one source of truth
Thursday, 27 November 2025For most law firms, address verification is as simple as asking a client to fill out a form, and sending it back with one or two pieces of evidence – typically a council tax or utility bill, and a bank statement.
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Posted in associate news
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AI in family law – drawing the line for clients and lawyers
AI is becoming increasingly intertwined with family law. Clients are using it to draft initial enquiries, prepare statements and, in some cases, to support themselves as litigants in person.
Why AI and leadership choices will define law firm profitability in 2026
Despite rapid advances in legal technology, the future of law will not be determined by software alone. It will be shaped by leadership decisions.
Legal director: an alternative to partnership
Firms are increasingly acknowledging the need for alternative senior roles – positions that offer influence and recognition without the obligations of ownership.
