Tag: SmartSearch

How businesses can detect sanctions evasion in 2026

Governments around the world deploy sanctions as a critical tool for limiting the access of financial criminals to global financial systems. Yet, as these...

The true cost of poor AML compliance in 2026

Eight in ten UK businesses would walk away from a partner following a single compliance breach — not scale back the relationship, not increase...

How estate agents can beat property fraud in 2026

The UK property market remains one of the most attractive targets for financial crime, and compliance is no longer an optional extra for estate...

Synthetic identity fraud: the growing threat in 2026

Synthetic identity fraud is fast becoming one of the most complex threats facing financial institutions and regulated businesses today. According to SmartSearch, unlike conventional fraud,...

SmartSearch warns firms: prepare for FCA motor finance scheme

SmartSearch has issued a stark warning to claims management companies and law firms: prepare for the FCA's forthcoming motor finance compensation scheme now, or...

Mastering AML in the age of deepfakes

An estimated $2tn is laundered through the global financial system every year — a staggering figure that represents far more than financial loss. The...

OPBAS findings highlight need for stronger AML controls

RegTech provider SmartSearch has warned that anti-money laundering (AML) standards must improve across the legal and accountancy sectors following the publication of a new...

Clarity for AML as UK approves digital ID

The UK government has delivered what industry participants are calling a decisive moment for digital identity, after confirming that certified Digital Verification Services (DVS)...

Manual verification gap fuels UK scam crisis

New data from SmartSearch has revealed that more than half of identity verification checks are still carried out manually, even as the Financial Ombudsman...

What is an adverse media check and why it matters for...

Financial rules and regulations continue to evolve at pace, placing growing pressure on financial institutions to remain informed, agile and compliant. At the heart...

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