Dye & Durham Enhances AML Compliance with Credas Integration in its Unity Practice Management
Dye & Durham UK, one of the UK’s leading legal technology providers, has announced the integration of a new suite of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) tools into its Unity Practice Management platform, powered by market-leading digital ID provider Credas.
This launch comes at a crucial time, as the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) continues to issue significant five-figure fines for non-compliance of AML regulations – with one firm receiving a penalty of £114,000 in July this year*. For legal practices, efficient, auditable onboarding and risk checks are no longer optional but are essential.
With the Credas integration, firms can now trigger advanced compliance checks on a Pay-As-You-Go basis directly within Unity, streamlining the entire process while ensuring real time results, full audit trails and secure document handling.
The offering includes:
- Biometric ID & Instant AML Check: Combines standard AML checks with facial recognition, liveness detection and NFC-based document verification.
- Safe Harbour Checks (Vendor & Purchaser): Specifically designed to meet Land Registry’s Safe Harbour standards.
- Source of Funds Verification: Dynamic questionnaires and open banking integration for thorough yet efficient due diligence.
Results are returned and stored within the Unity case file, supporting compliance, audit-readiness and risk mitigation.
Confirms Chris Shingler, Technical Product Manager at Dye & Durham UK: “The reality is that older ID checking systems just aren’t fit for today’s threats, and that’s before you even consider how cumbersome they are to manage. Our new Credas integration means firms can trigger checks with the data they already hold, see live progress and store every result securely, all without ever leaving Unity.
“From a compliance point of view, it’s a game changer. The SRA is cracking down hard and we’re reading news headlines reporting record fines every week. Our integration gives firms the assurance that they’re on top of their AML duties, with no manual tracking, no risk of missing documentation and everything in one place.”
Credas already supports over 350,000 AML checks every month, is involved in more than half of all UK property transactions and boasts a 4.6-star independent review rating.
Archie Barnett, Manager of the Client Delivery Team at Dye & Durham UK added: “This isn’t just about convenience: it’s about protecting your firm, your clients and your reputation from financial crime and non-compliance. All of Dye & Durham’s customers can now benefit from the same secure, scalable compliance infrastructure as some of the biggest names in the sector.”
The new functionality goes live in September 2025 and will be supported by an AML-focused ‘Lunch & Learn’ webinar to help firms familiarise themselves with the tools and regulatory context. To register for the free webinar, click here
For more information on Dye & Durham UK, visit: www.dyedurham.co.uk
