The AML supervisor for banks is investigating TSB Bank and another institution for failures in their risk assessments and compliance programmes.
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Today’s Workplace: Bullying & Harassment Persists Among Remote Workers
This year’s sudden increase in the number of employees working from home has had a dramatic impact. Firms have scrambled to get their employees the hardware and software they need…
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The Secret Sauce to Legal Tech Implementation is all about Influence
Any GC or legal ops director worth their salt knows they face two stark realities: doing nothing is no longer an option; but whatever they do first has to work and must do so quickly and within budget.
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New Zealand’s 2020 Privacy Act Lifts Compliance Standard in Region
Whether you are a business operating exclusively in New Zealand, or an Australian business with a presence in New Zealand, the new Privacy Act 2020 will have an impact.
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5 Compliance Tips to Help Your Organisation Overcome Regulatory Burdens
Keeping up with regulatory guidelines can often feel like an uphill battle. All it takes is a new law or regulation to kick in to throw you off your compliance game.
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Mindfulness in Legal Education: An Essential Skill for Future Lawyers?
Lawyers must show fortitude and remain calm under pressure. They must learn to make quality decisions in real-world contexts.
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“Remarkable Adaptability” – How the World has Adjusted to Working from Home
“Working from home full-time is an entirely different experience, particularly working from home for an extended period of time, which can be fairly stressful,” said Kevin Luo, Assistant General Counsel; GM, Asia-Pacific R&D Group Legal at Microsoft.
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Global Supply Chain Trends: From Robotics to Artificial Intelligence
“It’s a very dynamic world that we live in and is constantly changing. We’ve got to keep our supply chains safe, secure and resilient,” said Clay Perry, President at 143 Advisory Services LLC.
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ANALYSIS: FinCEN leaks will shine spotlight on “effectiveness” of global AML/CFT regime
The unlawful release of thousands of files from the U.S. financial intelligence unit’s database will shine a spotlight on the effectiveness of the international anti-money laundering (AML) regime, according to consultants with decades of experience in global banks and law enforcement agencies.
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Is Three a Crowd? Polyamory and the Property Relationship Act
Paul v Mead is the first case to consider whether the Court has jurisdiction to determine the division of property between three people in a polyamorous relationship.
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