AML update 2024 – using technology to support your compliance webinar by InfoTrack, 2 April 12 pm

AML guidance and expectations have changed considerably in recent months. Last summer and March 2024 brought about SRA sectoral risk assessment updates, and last autumn delivered a significant change in tone from the SRA in relation to their expectations of regulated practices.

Spring financial crime update – Webinar by InfoTrack, 27 March 11am

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 has granted the SRA extended fining powers and a wider scope of responsibilities, from Anti Money Laundering to Economic Crime.

SRA client and matter risk assessments: what you need to do to ensure compliance – Webinar by InfoTrack, 29 February 11am

We continue to see a persistent level of non-compliant client/matter risk assessments, and this remains an area where improvement is necessary.

Seven ways that SME law firms can manage risk effectively according to Osprey Approach

In a warning shot for law firms to get their compliance in order, the SRA has imposed a near maximum fine of £23,216 on law firm TTS Legal Ltd, which failed to check any of the sources of funds for three property transactions and until January 2020, had no firm-wide risk assessments in place.

SRA accounts rules compliance: A ‘how to’ guide by Jayva Global

Every law firm authorised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has a mandatory requirement to comply with the SRA Accounts Rules. As legal news headlines show, law firms of all sizes are regularly found to be in breach of the rules.

A coffee with Viona Retkowska, Jayva’s Head of Legal Accounting

Following our well-received inaugural ‘coffee with’ article, with Rosa Pelaez-Vinuela, we’re continuing the Q&A series by learning all-things Viona Retkowska. Long-serving team member, Viona, has been with Jayva for seven years and our clients absolutely adore her.

A roundup of IT training according to Jayva Global

In our previous two training blogs, we’ve illustrated the importance of training and preferred delivery methods. Take a look at ‘Why investing in software training is good for business’ and ‘Big bang vs bitesize training’ published on 25th September and 2nd October respectively.

The power of specialisation: why law firms should choose specialist, not generalist, software trainers

If you’ve been following our training blog series, you’ll know we’ve previously tackled reasons to invest in training, preferred delivery methods and types of training available. Remind yourself by revisiting ‘Why investing in software training is good for business’, ‘Big bang vs bitesize training’ and ‘A roundup of IT training’.

Ten simple steps for success in law with Jayva Global

Discover what Jayva’s Jacqui Bettio and LEAP’s Sy Justin Sommer had to say about utilizing the right software, and introducing digital processes and practices (amongst other topics) to thrive in 2023 and beyond.

Managing risk with Osprey: how to avoid breaches of the SRA account rules

Despite being an integral part of every legal practice, breaches of the SRA Accounts Rules are the single biggest reason why law firms are intervened by the SRA.