Armalytix's Mike Ward says the property market remains a hotbed for dirty money but technology can help strengthen compliance.
Read More‘Don’t take chances on AML checks – the risks are real’
Richard Reed speaks to experts about the complacency around AML checks among agents amid increasing property fraud.
Read MoreJust ONE estate agency has signed up to verify overseas entities
Thirdfort's Harriet Holmes says less than 0.5% of law firms have opted to become ROE-regulated agents due to legal, regulatory and reputational risks.
Read MoreJust three in 10 estate agents are switched on to open banking for AML reasons
SmartSearch tech boss Fraser Mitchell says three quarters of firms have yet to start verifying the sources of their clients’ funds using open banking.
Read MoreBLOG: Student money mules are on the rise and agents should be scared
SmartSearch Chief Guy Harrison says money mule recruiters may try to befriend students, who often think they’re doing a favour for a friend.
Read MoreWhy the property industry shouldn’t be fine with fines
First AML’s Simon Luke argues a a truly robust anti-money laundering regime requires all parties pulling their weight and adhering to regulations.
Read MoreLondoners most likely to rely on inheritances to buy property
Thirdfort boss Olly Thornton-Berry says one in four homebuyers in the UK rely on the ‘bank of Mum and Dad’ when it comes to buying property.
Read MoreEstate agents slacking when it comes to AML sanctions screening
SmartSearch's Collette Allen says new sanctions could swiftly convert low-risk, longstanding UK clients into high-risk entities overnight.
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