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What is MLD4 and How Can Your Business Best Prepare?

26th June 2017
Today is the implementation date for the fourth EU Money Laundering Directive (MLD4); time to see if preparations are up to scratch or whether a flurry of FCA fines will be issued.
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Grenfell Tower Fire: UK Police Considering Manslaughter Charges

26th June 2017
London police say the cladding from a tower block that was engulfed in flames, killing scores of people, has failed all safety tests. Police detectives are now considering manslaughter charges as well as criminal offenses. The Metropolitan Police say they are reviewing every company involved in the building and refurbishment of Grenfell Tower. Scotland Yard […]
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Grenfell London Fire: ‘Miracle’ Baby Dropped From Tenth Floor

26th June 2017
Mlog TV: A baby dropped from the 10th floor of Grenfell Tower was caught by a man on the ground. The condition of the child is unknown.
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Lloyds Chiefs Covered Up Their Fraud for Almost a Decade

26th June 2017
In March we heard of the prosecution of an ex-HBOS (Halifax Bank of Scotland) manager and five others, all but one of whom were convicted for their roles in a complex and long lasting scam involving £245m of fraudulent loans. With mischief including cash in brown envelopes, exotic holidays, luxury yachts, properties in the sun and […]
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4th EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive Begins Today, Are You at Risk?

26th June 2017
Today is the implementation date for the fourth EU Money Laundering Directive (MLD4); time to see if preparations are up to scratch or whether a flurry of FCA fines will be issued. John Marsden, Head of ID and Fraud at Equifax had this to say. The rise in high profile fines for failing to maintain […]
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Bernie Sanders, a Bank Fraudster?

26th June 2017
The FBI are investigating Bernie Sanders, former Democrat Presidential Candidate and Independent Senator from Vermont, and his wife, Jane Sanders, for bank fraud. According to CBS News, Senator Sanders and his wife have both called on attorneys to represent them during this probe, which has been ongoing since 2016, but kept hush. During an interview in […]
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Is the Government’s Internet Control a Threat to Our Human Rights?

26th June 2017
On top of the investigatory powers bill, the UK government wants companies to actively censor the content on their sites, like Facebook and Twitter, with threats of fines. Nick Clegg claims it's an unrealistic prospect, yet a man in Pakistan was sentenced to death for what he posted on Facebook. Could the government’s intentions for […]
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Here’s Why Your Privacy Policy Can Cost You a Lot of Business

23rd June 2017
Privacy Policies, whether a small or large firm can often play a crucial role in retaining customers, but when your privacy policy doesn’t meet the standard required by its platform, sector or market, for example on an app store, then you may be in for losing a lot more business. Here Cleland Thom, principal of […]
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So, When Will Women Be Paid the Same as Men?

23rd June 2017
Following recent reports regarding the government's ineffectual gender equality laws, Lawyer Monthly has heard from Sarah King, a specialist employment lawyer at Excello Law, who digs deep in to the details. There has been an effort by recent governments to reduce the gender pay gap, however their success has been limited. According to the Office for National Statistics […]
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EU Roaming Charges End This Week

22nd June 2017
As of yesterday 19th June, roaming charges in the European Union no longer apply. The new EU rules cover data services, voice calls and SMS. As of yesterday, the last roaming charges that citizens were still paying to their mobile operator will disappear when they travel to another EU country. Every existing or new contract […]
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