HSBC fined £63.9m for AML failures (TC)
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined HSBC Bank £63.9m for failings in its anti-money laundering (AML) processes.
How Australia avoided a conveyancer capacity crunch during Covid-19 (TC)
Despite early fears that the coronavirus pandemic would lead to a downturn in activity, the Australian housing market – much like the UK’s – experienced something of a boom.
British Conveyancing Awards – entries open until 11th Jan
The British Conveyancing Awards returns in 2022 to celebrate the cream of the conveyancing crop.
Warning: Correspondence falsely claiming to be from ‘Mark Keeler’ of Brachers LLP
Emails and communications falsely claiming to be from a ‘Mark Keeler’ of Brachers LLP
Warning: Document falsely claiming to be stamped by Agecroft Legal Services Limited
A document has been ‘stamped’ misusing the name of ‘Agecroft Legal Services Limited’
Warning: Correspondence from ‘Multiesteem Wills and Estate Law’ and a connected website
A letter has been sent from ‘Multiesteem Wills and Estate Law’ in respect of an unclaimed inheritance.
Warning: Website profile for a ‘law firm’ called ‘Russell James Robert Daw’
The website ‘www.theuksolicitors.co.uk’ is falsely claiming that ‘Russell James Robert Daw’ is a certified law firm.
Pay-what-we’re-worth conveyancing firm set up (EAT)
Zen Move Solicitors is a year-old digital conveyancing firm which claims to be ‘mindful’.
Scottish house hunters must now lateral flow before viewings – England next? (TN)
Rule revealed by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is part of more restrictive measures for home moving than in England.
Four out of five homebuyers confuse valuation with survey (MS)
Four out of five homebuyers still confuse a mortgage valuation with a survey, according to a poll by Countrywide Surveying Services.
Investors back conveyancing network and managed account provider (LF)
A blockchain network that connects conveyancers with estate agents and mortgage lenders has received a £6m funding boost.
Conveyancing nightmare continues weeks after ‘security incident’ (LSG)
Conveyancing woes are continuing for some home buyers and sellers more than a month after an IT systems failure paralysed some of the largest conveyancing practices in the UK.