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Source of funds is where AML really gets tested
Wednesday, 27 May 2026It’s a familiar story: a PDF of a bank statement lands in your inbox, your client leaves a cursory note explaining what some of the transactions mean, and you close the file.
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One onboarding platform, not five
Thursday, 14 May 2026As law firms grow, they often find themselves building a tech stack from a patchwork of different platforms and solutions from dozens of vendors.
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Source of funds isn’t just about paperwork
Wednesday, 6 May 2026In April, the SRA issued its first fixed penalties for AML information failures, fining three firms £750 each for failing to hand over AML and sanctions data.
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Don’t let compliance gaps cost you a merger
Monday, 27 April 2026For many firms, a merger or acquisition represents a genuine growth opportunity. But it’s an opportunity that can be entirely derailed if compliance gaps are exposed during the process.
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Law firms need to go beyond document checks
Monday, 20 April 2026At the root of every failed compliance review is a familiar phrase: a calm assertion of “but we did a document check”.
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Why “good enough” is no longer enough for AML compliance
Tuesday, 14 April 2026With over £100 billion laundered through the UK economy each year, the pressure on legal professionals to maintain rigorous AML controls is only set to grow as the FCA prepares to take over monitoring.
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Why mobile-first onboarding is better
Monday, 23 March 2026When it comes to onboarding, your clients want to do everything online. They want it quickly. They want it instantly. And they want to do it on their phone.
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Strong AML controls are meaningless with incomplete data
Thursday, 19 March 2026One expectation as the FCA takes control of anti-money laundering oversight is a move towards more supervision rather than simply writing new rules.
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It’s time for law firms to own AML
Monday, 9 March 2026Responsibility for anti-money laundering (AML) is often passed around. Many law firms are increasingly frustrated by the growing burden placed upon them to prevent financial crime.
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Are you taking source of funds seriously?
Wednesday, 25 February 2026Automating your source of funds checks is the key to avoiding unwelcome regulatory scrutiny – and that’s where Checkboard steps in.
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