Nearly a Third of Law Firms in England & Wales Breach AML Rules

According to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), 270 of 833 inspected law firms breached AML regulations, representing nearly 33%. Failures included inadequate risk assessments and failure to trace client funds. The regulator is now transferring more enforcement power to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Why this matters: Highlights that AML risk is not just banking/fintech […]
Rethinking AML: Compliance as a FinTech Growth Driver

A recent article argues that instead of viewing AML and compliance as cost centres, fintechs can treat them as growth levers. By integrating compliance early (for example through two-week AML onboarding frameworks), startups reduce friction and scale faster while remaining regulatory ready. Why this matters: Aligns with your brand message: simplifying identity & compliance. You […]
SEON Showcases AI‐Powered Fraud Prevention & AML Innovations

At the upcoming Singapore FinTech Festival 2025 (Nov 12-14), SEON will present its latest AI-driven fraud prevention and AML tools. With the platform powered by over 900 real-time, first-party data signals, SEON helps firms enrich customer profiles, flag risk behaviour instantly, and merge fraud & compliance workflows. Their expansion into APAC indicates rising demand for […]