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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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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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Legal tech is on the rise – don’t miss out
Wednesday, 19 November 2025Legal tech is growing fast. But a changing sector presents new challenges for law firms as they look to adopt the smartest possible technology solution – and that’s where all-in-one partners like Checkboard stand out from the crowd.
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Onboarding must not come at the cost of client experience
Wednesday, 29 October 2025Completing onboarding and compliance checks is important, but it must not come at the expense of customer experience.
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How to get your clients legally ready quicker
Monday, 13 October 2025If you’re still using manual checks, you’re probably spending a lot of time on due diligence checks that could be better spent progressing cases.
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AI adoption needs intentionality
Monday, 13 October 2025The profession needs to be smart about the way it integrates AI. While the big firms can put money, time and resources into it, smaller firms should be careful and intentional.
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Increasing fines speak to a need for proactive compliance
Thursday, 25 September 2025Anti-money laundering is once again in the spotlight, with the FCA wanting to tackle what it perceives to be a failure among UK financial institutions to tackle money laundering.
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Compliance platforms shouldn’t be a one-size-fits-all solution
Wednesday, 17 September 2025Law firms are increasingly turning to technology to automate workflows and make important gains in efficiency and productivity.
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Is digital onboarding leaving the elderly behind?
Friday, 5 September 2025Whether you’re a legal practice or working in conveyancing law, you’ll need to conduct all the usual AML checks and due diligence no matter your client’s age.
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Embedding due diligence is the only way to close compliance gaps
Thursday, 28 August 2025According to a recent report by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), solicitors are still “high risk” for money laundering.
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