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KEYWORD "Fraud" - 33 RESULTS
Crackdown on Property Sector Corruption announced by government

The government has launched a consultation setting out plans to improve the transparency of land trust information. Land ownership through a trust...

08 January 2024

From: Breaking News

Mortgage Fraudster spent £115,000 on ….. pottery

An internationally-ranked chess player who swindled £750,000 through mortgage and tax fraud has been jailed. Robin Moss spent more than £115,000 of...

18 October 2023

From: Breaking News

Beware! Mortgage Fraud on the rise

Mortgage-related fraud has increased by 32.8 per cent in the past year, it’s been claimed. Apex Bridging has analysed the number of...

11 September 2023

From: Breaking News

Ban The Scams! Consultation requires broker input

Plans to ban cold calls for financial products are the subject of a consultation marking the next step in delivering the...

16 August 2023

From: Breaking News

Backing for 24-hour Mortgage Product Withdrawal Pledge

Support appears to be growing for a campaign to improve lender communication and increase the notice given about withdrawn mortgage products.  Brokers...

13 June 2023

From: Breaking News

23% of buyers not properly verified when purchasing a home

During the home buying process, specific information and documentation is required to ensure that the buyer is suitable. These checks are...

30 August 2022

From: Breaking News

Revealed - UK consumers welcome plans for a digital passport

The government has plans to create the UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (DIATF) and Credas Technologies, the leading identity...

23 August 2022

From: Breaking News

AML registrations in property sector hits record high

The UK property market recorded the highest ever number of anti-money laundering (AML) checks during the first quarter of 2022, a...

10 June 2022

From: Breaking News

AML expert issues fraud warning amid speedy sales market

This story originally appeared on Estate Agent Today, but has been reproduced here in full for the benefit of Introducer Today...

09 June 2022

From: Breaking News

Heavy fines should focus the mind on AML

Organised crime gangs and fraudsters are now thought to be responsible for up to $2trn a year in money laundering, which...

09 September 2021

From: Breaking News

SmartSearch combats global money laundering with new weapon

Anti-money laundering specialist SmartSearch has launched a ‘new weapon’ in the ongoing fight against dirty cash being cleaned around the world...

03 September 2021

From: Breaking News

Advisers warned against rushing AML checks to beat stamp duty holiday

As the first stage of the stamp duty holiday (SDLT) draws to a near close on June 30 2021, many homebuyers...

24 June 2021

From: Breaking News

Agents should ‘ditch documents’, says AML specialist

Anti-money laundering specialist SmartSearch has warned property agents are in serious danger of non-compliance with new regulations, unless they ditch documents...

26 May 2021

From: Breaking News

Time to close the gap between theory and reality in AML - claim

When it comes to meeting anti-money laundering (AML) obligations and compliance with the relevant regulation, brokers need to do more. That...

18 May 2021

From: Breaking News

New identity verification and AML product comes to market

Regulatory technology firm TruNarrative has expanded its product line-up with Know Your Customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) solution TruPortal. Established in...

25 February 2021

From: Breaking News

How can financial advisers tackle cybersecurity?

Financial advisers are responsible for the data of their firm and their clients. Losing this data, allowing it to be stolen...

30 October 2020

From: PropTech

Five compliance tips for mortgage advisers

Over the last ten years, the mortgage market in the UK has changed significantly. Alongside increased regulation of the industry, stricter...

30 October 2020

From: Legislation, Regulation & Compliance

What do mortgage advisers need to know about anti-money laundering?

Mortgages have not typically been viewed as a high-risk service when it comes to money laundering, but as the practice becomes...

30 October 2020

From: Legislation, Regulation & Compliance

Anti-money-laundering specialist reports record month in September

SmartSearch, the leading UK anti-money-laundering (AML) firm, has recorded its busiest ever month in September, with record revenues, profits and number...

27 October 2020

From: Breaking News

The importance of cybersecurity for UK financial advisors

Financial advisors are responsible for the data of their firm and their clients. Losing this data, allowing it to be stolen...

08 October 2020

From: Breaking News

How can brokers prevent mortgage application fraud?

The Society of Mortgage Professionals has urged brokers concerned that a customer is attempting to commit mortgage application fraud to under...

02 October 2020

From: Breaking News

O’Neill Patient pilots new ‘one-stop’ conveyancing app

Conveyancing firm O’Neill Patient has launched a pilot of a new one-stop app that enables clients to progress their conveyancing cases...

31 August 2020

From: Breaking News

Paradigm launches mortgage fraud guide for advisers

Paradigm Mortgage Services has launched a free eBook to help intermediary firms to identify and combat mortgage fraud. The guide – which...

11 September 2019

From: Breaking News

The Right Mortgage: it’s all about marketing, marketing, marketing

The Right Mortgage & Protection Network held its largest bi-annual event on how members can use marketing effectively to grow their...

14 June 2019

From: Breaking News

HLPartnership and Mortgage Support Network open Tech workshops

Mortgage and protection networks, HLPartnership (HLP) and Mortgage Support Network (MSN), are inviting non-members to join them at their technology and...

17 January 2019

From: Breaking News

Shieldpay to ‘revolutionise’ moving day process in the UK

The UK’s first digital mortgage settlement has been carried out by Premier Property Lawyers and Shieldpay, bringing transformation to the £245...

06 June 2018

From: Breaking News

Hometrack extends long-standing HSBC relationship

HSBC has signed a one-year contract extension with property analytics business Hometrack, securing the delivery of valuation and risk services for...

05 April 2017

From: Breaking News

Working to combat conveyancing fraud

Fraudsters attacking the conveyancing sector, successfully stealing large sums of money from homebuyers, are making national headlines at a depressing rate....

27 May 2016

From: Sponsored Content

SearchFlow partners with Decision First to offer protection against fraud

SearchFlow, property intelligence specialists, has partnered with Decision First to offer an unrivalled service to protect conveyancers and homebuyers from the...

26 April 2016

From: Sponsored Content

Four jailed in £300m mortgage scam

A businessman who masterminded one of the UK’s biggest mortgage scams has been jailed for five-and-a-half years. David Purdie, 57, appeared to...

19 October 2015

From: Breaking News

Award-winning mortgage broker in £1m fraud

An award-winning mortgage broker who set out to build a £1 million family home has escaped immediate imprisonment after admitting fraud...

24 September 2015

From: Breaking News

FCA to speak at ASTL conference

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will discuss the impact of the EU Mortgage Credit Directive (MCD) on borrowers and brokers at...

07 August 2015

From: Breaking News

Mortgage broker guilty of fraud

A London mortgage broker who evaded almost £115,000 in corporation tax by lying about his company profits has been sentenced for...

04 August 2015

From: Breaking News

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