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  • Ranson Houghton LLP fined over AML failings

    The Solicitors Regulation Authority has fined Andover based firm Ranson Houghton LLP, a total of 10,283 pounds following a settlement reached in March 2026. The issue: missing AML compliance frameworks Following an SRA AML Audit the regulator found that between 2017 and 2026 the firm did not maintain a compliant anti money laundering environment. In…

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  • The FCA AML Audit: Are Conveyancing Firms Ready?

    For the last five years, law firms have been accustomed to the SRA’s oversight. But the transition to the FCA marks a shift from “assisted compliance” to a high-stakes, data-driven enforcement model. The FCA brings with it a “financial services” mindset, one that values hard evidence and operational proof over well-drafted AML Policies and Procedures…

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