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  • UK Property and Dirty Money: A Closer Look at the Risks and Realities

    • May 28, 2025
    • Posted by: FCS Compliance
    • Category: Blog, Property Market
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    a flag and some money on a map

    Dirty money in UK property is on the rise. Learn why robust Customer Due Diligence is vital for estate agents and how to strengthen your AML defences.

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  • Understanding Client AML Risk Assessments — What You Really Need to Know

    • April 29, 2025
    • Posted by: FCS Compliance
    • Category: Property Market
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    Struggling with AML client risk assessments? This practical guide explains what they are, why they matter, and how estate agents can approach them with confidence — plus what to record and when.

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  • Webinar Wrap-Up: New OFSI Sanctions Rules: What Letting Agents Need to Know

    • April 16, 2025
    • Posted by: FCS Compliance
    • Category: News, Property Market
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    Stay AML Compliant: Ready for the New OFSI Sanctions? A webinar run by FCS Compliance Property Division

    Get up to speed on the new OFSI sanctions rules affecting all UK letting agents from 14 May 2025. Read the key takeaways from the FCS Compliance webinar and learn how to stay compliant.

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  • The OFSI Changes: 9 Common Questions Letting Agents Ask

    • March 26, 2025
    • Posted by: FCS Compliance
    • Category: News, Property Market
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    Discover how new OFSI sanctions regulations from 14 May 2025 will impact UK letting agents. Learn about key compliance requirements, penalties, and essential guidance in our expert Q&A.

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  • £2M in Fines for a Simple Mistake – How Are Businesses Still Getting This Wrong?

    • March 20, 2025
    • Posted by: FCS Compliance
    • Category: Art Market, News, Property Market, Uncategorized
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    HMRC has fined businesses over £2M for lapsed MLR registrations. Avoid costly mistakes—use AML Protect, a free reminder service. Sign up today!

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  • Latest FATF Plenary Outcomes: Updates to the “Grey List” – February 2025 Update

    • March 17, 2025
    • Posted by: FCS Compliance
    • Category: Art Market, News, Property Market
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    Discover the recent updates from the FATF plenary regarding the “grey list” and understand how these changes impact art market participants (AMPs) and property professionals.

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  • Webinar: Latest HMRC Fines & New Financial Sanctions Obligations for Lettings

    • March 4, 2025
    • Posted by: FCS Compliance
    • Category: News, Press, Property Market
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    OFSI Webinar

    With HMRC swift to publish the updated list of penalties, there’s no doubt Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance will remain a top priority in 2025. The pressure to stay vigilant has also intensified, with OFSI (Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation) introducing new financial sanctions laws for all lettings professionals. Coming into force this May, these rules

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  • The May 2025 Sanctions Deadline: What Letting Agents Must Do Now

    • February 6, 2025
    • Posted by: FCS Compliance
    • Category: News, Property Market
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    From 14 May 2025, new financial sanctions regulations will take effect, placing stricter obligations on letting agents.

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  • New Rules, New Risks: 5 Estate Agent Watchouts for 2025

    • February 6, 2025
    • Posted by: FCS Compliance
    • Category: News, Property Market
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    As we move further into 2025, the compliance landscape for lettings and estate agents continues to evolve.

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  • 2024 AML Recap for the Property Market

    • February 6, 2025
    • Posted by: FCS Compliance
    • Category: News, Property Market
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    2024 was a year in which we continued to see regular reports of money laundering cases involving the purchase of property in the real estate market.

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