‘We grew too quickly,’ new Co-op boss admits (LSG)
The head of the standard bearer for alternative business structures has admitted the company grew too fast in its early years.
SRA steps up anti money laundering work
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is stepping up its efforts to ensure solicitors firms do not become embroiled in money laundering activity and are compliant with the various regulations and […]
SRA puts money laundering in spotlight (LSG)
The Solicitors Regulation Authority today announces a new initiative to ensure ‘high risk’ firms are not engaging in money laundering.
SRA joins National Crime Agency in crackdown on solicitor money laundering (LF)
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is launching a crackdown on money laundering today, in conjunction with the National Crime Agency (NCA).
LSB: accountant will investigate PC fee spending (LF)
The Legal Services Board (LSB) is to hire an external accountant to examine how the Law Society and other regulators spend money raised through practising certificate (PC) fees.
Land Registry wants solicitor involvement (LSG)
The Land Registry has said it is keen to involve solicitors in its controversial programme to take over the local land charges database – a vital source of conveyancing search […]