How to be AML Compliant – SmartSearch

Every firm that’s subject to money laundering regulations must put AML compliance policies and procedures in place, in order to minimise their money laundering risk.

The FCA takeover of AML supervision is a wake-up call for the legal sector – SmartSearch

The FCA takeover of AML supervision is a wake-up call for the legal sector: compliance can no longer be treated as a tick-box exercise—it must be embedded, proactive, and risk-based.

Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA): Key Impacts, Compliance, and What Businesses Need to Know – SmartSearch

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) is a UK law aimed at tackling economic crime by improving transparency around corporate entities, particularly by giving Companies House more power to verify information and investigate potential issues.

2026 SmartSearch compliance guide and checklist

Download SmartSearch’s 2026 compliance guide and checklist to understand key AML obligations, stay compliant with regulations, and reduce risk with confidence.

The Future of AML: four transformative trends shaping 2026

Download our whitepaper to discover The Future of AML: Four Transformative Trends Shaping 2026.

Unlocking the Future of Source of Funds with SmartSearch

In this episode of SmartSessions, Host Oliver Telfor sits down with Sophia Sulaman, Product Director, for a deep dive into our upcoming product launch: Source of Funds.

SmartSearch: AML standards must improve after OPBAS report highlights critical gaps

The latest report from the Office for Professional Body Anti‑Money Laundering Supervision (OPBAS) highlights progress in how money laundering risks are supervised across the legal and accountancy sectors, but warns that enforcement and compliance standards still fall short in key areas.

SmartSearch – Watershed moment for digital identity verification in the UK

HM Treasury and DSIT confirms certified Digital Verification Services meet Money Laundering Regulations offering ‘much needed clarity’ for financial services, legal, property and gambling businesses

Fighting FinCrime in financial services: Optimising the balance between innovation and compliance – find out more with SmartSearch

Senior leaders from across the financial services industry gathered to discuss data-driven strategies for optimising financial crime prevention and compliance.

Demystifying UBO compliance: Transparency vs compliance – find out more with SmartSearch

In the growing – and ever more intricate – world of global finance, money laundering remains one of the most pervasive and challenging issues.