The real estate sector continues to have significant focus from its money laundering regulator – HMRC. Following a crackdown in March, which saw 50 estate agents suspected of trading without being registered receive regulator visits, HMRC has released updated money laundering guidance for the sector. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment _data/file/799193/EAB.pdf Those operating in this industry are now required […]

The Guernsey Financial Crime Supervision & Policy Division has prepared and issued a Guidance Note (“Note”) following analysis of both the results of onsite visits undertaken by the Commission since 2012 and trends identified from financial crime assessments undertaken at local and international level. This Note is intended to further assist businesses in understanding the […]