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Assessing sanctions – How to mitigate compliance risk and protect your business
Sanction compliance is a critical part of risk management for regulated businesses, particularly for those operating in the finance, legal and property sectors.

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Demystifying UBO compliance: Transparency VS Compliance
In this whitepaper we will look at the ways in which shell companies are exploited by financial criminals, and how being able to identify the ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) of a shell company is the key to preventing some of the most common money laundering and fraud techniques.
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Global verification and international compliance – The risks and how to mitigate them
In this Whitepaper we will look at what is meant by global verification and international compliance, the risks of international individuals and how to overcome that risk.
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Everything you need to know about PEPs - a comprehensive guide
In this Whitepaper, we will look at PEPs in detail, explaining exactly what PEPs are, how the term came about and why PEPs are such a key part of any compliance programme, as well as practical tips on how firms can identify PEPs to mitigate the risk of money laundering to their businesses.
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The SmartSearch Index - Electronic Verification Uncovered III
Financial crime such as money laundering and sanctions breaches continue to damage the UK economy and society. In September 2023, for the third consecutive year, SmartSearch surveyed decision-makers in 500 regulated UK businesses across finance, accountancy, legal and property sectors on a range of digital compliance issues. The campaign highlights the digital compliance issues, inefficiencies and shortfalls that are exposing regulated firms to debilitating fines and reputational damage. Its objective is to explore attitudes and approaches of regulated firms across the UK in relation to compliance and electronic identity (ID) verification.
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SmartSearch appoints new CEO to scale the business in its fight against global money laundering and fraud
SmartSearch, the UK’s leading provider of digital compliance and anti-money laundering (AML) solutions, today announces the appointment of Phil Cotter to the position of Chief Executive Officer. This follows the completion of a majority investment by Triple Private Equity, as the business looks to continue their ambitious growth plans. Triple announced its intention to invest in March 2024. The transaction marks the first investment made by Triple’s inaugural Fund I, which is focused on investing in B2B mission-critical vertical software and data businesses headquartered in the UK and the Nordic Region.