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AML in Conveyancing.

Taking practical, no nonsense best practices from our conveyancing clients globally, we've created this resource hub.

Real estate and KYC compliance: a study of burden.

When real estate markets are hot every minute counts, and more often that not compliance takes a back seat to commercial interests. This is the story of the real estate KYC burden and how it's being addressed around the globe.

Understanding Money Laundering Risks for UK Conveyancers

UK conveyancers play a key role in preventing money laundering within real estate transactions. Understanding risks, conducting due diligence, and complying with AML regulations are essential to maintaining market integrity.

Global AML Trends: Key Considerations for UK Conveyancers

Sanctions, HNWI migration, organised crime, and new laundering techniques present growing AML risks for UK conveyancers. Robust compliance, due diligence, and advanced technology are essential safeguards.

5 ways criminals launder money through real estate

Large sums of money, complex transactions, little oversight – it makes the perfect conditions for money laundering. Here are 5 common ways criminals use real estate to launder money.

Your Complete Guide to Setting Up a Successful AML Compliance Programme

We’ve done the legwork of breaking down the steps your business needs to take when setting up a successful compliance programme.

True Crime.

Money Laundering in Real Estate.

Two Alexes and a Leonid: Unravelling a web of suspicion in a NZ real estate transaction

We start our story in New Zealand with a seemingly straightforward real estate transaction. Little did anyone know that the protagonists in this story would become entangled in a web of suspicion and red flags.

True crime: The charismatic criminal

Xiao Hua Gong (Edward) appeared out of nowhere. A charming and charismatic man with a panache for mixing in the right circles. Little did they know, he hid dark secrets. This is the story of how he was caught.

Them and Usmanov: following the trail of hidden funds and London property

This is the story of how Alisher Usmanov, 'Putin's favourite oligarch' was caught trying to skip sanctions and continue building his property empire across the UK.

Helpful articles

Tax havens: the good, the bad and the wealthy

For maximum tax efficiency, the wealthy create complex or opaque structures with multiple layers of ownership and shareholdings.

The ABCs of AML: a guide to AML acronyms

Acronyms are used a dizzying amount in all industries today, and the anti-money laundering (AML) space is no exception.

Beyond the lone guardian: Protecting the firm when you can't

When you're on holiday or leave unexpectedly, can your firm survive without you? Here's your critical guide to maintaining compliance and avoiding regulatory landmines in the face of unexpected MLRO leadership gaps.