SmartSearch tech boss Fraser Mitchell says three quarters of firms have yet to start verifying the sources of their clients’ funds using open banking.

SmartSearch boss Guy Harrison says estate agents, financial services firms and accountants rely too much on client relations over sanctions screening.

SmartSearch Chief Guy Harrison says money mule recruiters may try to befriend students, who often think they’re doing a favour for a friend.

SmartSearch’s Fraser Mitchell says more than a third of people ‘can’t trust’ electronic ID verification and rely on manual checks instead.

SmartSearch's Collette Allen says new sanctions could swiftly convert low-risk, longstanding UK clients into high-risk entities overnight.

Martin Cheek says protecting transactions from criminal gangs, who are highly skilled at hiding their dirty money, is vital for estate agents.

SmartSearch boss Martin Cheek says estate agents that overlook compliance risk both financial and reputational costs and need to get their houses in order.

SmartSearch, UK provider of digital compliance solutions, has appointed Ian Wright as its new strategic alliances manager