When it comes to putting a comprehensive, robust and reliable anti-money laundering programme in place, customer due diligence - verification checks and screening - are absolutely vital. Find out why monitoring matters in our latest blog post here: smartsearch.com/resources/bl… #AML

Our research found that regulated businesses are wasting hours processing physical documents for ID checks. We surveyed 500 firms: ⏱ 30% claimed it takes up to a week to process hard copy documents 🚨 21% said it takes more than a week @financialit_net financialit.net/news/digital…

#PandoraPapers: The secret owners bought more than 1,500 #UKproperties The threat of #moneylaundering through property purchase has increased as transactions were conducted #remotely, and @GOVUK raises #AML risk for the #propertymarket from medium to high tinyurl.com/24j8w98k

With fines for failures in anti-money laundering increasing, businesses need to move from manual to digital ID verification to keep themselves compliant. Our CEO, John Dobson discusses this further in our latest feature with @ProfParaplanner. 📰 professionalparaplanner.co.u…

🏆 FINALISTS! 🏆 We are SO proud to have been shortlisted in the Mortgage Strategy Awards 2021! We're up for: 🏆 Best Technology Provider #MSAWARDS21 @MortgageStrat

We had our most successful year in 2020, passing the 5000 client mark, and we also opened our first international office in the #USA. 🇺🇸 We're in @TheYorksTimes discussing how we've gone from a head count of 100 in September 2020 to 154 by the end of March this year. 👨‍💼📰

Ever wondered why businesses need to take steps to prevent money laundering? Our @SmartSearchUS national sales director explains why the United States' anti-money laundering legislation has lagged behind for years, and the consequences that come with it. 👇 Check it out 👇

We need you! Voting is now OPEN for the Financial Reporter awards 2021. 🗳🏆 Every vote really does count, this is your chance to let your voice be the guiding factor in these coveted awards. 🗣 Please vote for SmartSearch here: lnkd.in/dd7rWkB #FRA21 @F_Reporter

Sadly, among the first to respond to the pandemic was organised crime and fraudsters who identified an opportunity to increase their activity. In our recent feature on @SFILatest, we discuss why this can be viewed as a turning point in the AML landscape: bit.ly/31jSohL

Voting is OPEN for the @F_Reporter #FRA21 awards! 🗳 Every vote counts, this is your chance to let your voice be the guiding factor in these coveted awards. 🗣🏆 Please vote for us here: financialreporterawards.co.u…

We are incredibly proud to have landed number 26 in @wardHadaway's Fastest 50 list 2021! ⭐️ The list highlights businesses who are leading the way in Yorkshire's thriving business community. Find out more here: bit.ly/3f5vrHt #Fastest50 @WardHadaway @yorkshirepost

We're discussing why the #property market should be on high alert for fraud in @MortgageChat's latest blog. 📰🚨 Our CEO, John Dobson: "It’s more important than ever brokers, conveyancers and estate agents don’t let their guard down when it comes to identifying potential fraud."

2020 was our most successful year EVER! 📊 We achieved a double digit boosts in sales and profits 🇺🇸 We also opened our first office outside the UK, @SmartSearchUS! Our CEO, John Dobson: "Our success has been down to cutting-edge #technology and exemplary customer service."

The #property market needs stronger #AML checks. The threat from money laundering criminals is higher than ever before, yet it's never been simpler for companies to protect themselves & carry out checks – electronically – to stop it at the front door. bit.ly/3kkTf93

Property purchases are one of the most effective methods for criminals to launder the proceeds of their activities. "Prevention starts with confirming the ID of your customer, it’s that simple." - CEO, John Dobson 🔗 bit.ly/35igLPW #property #AML @PropertyWire

Lack of face-to-face contact is a reason why criminals graduate towards internet agents. Our MD: “The pandemic forced most transactions to be conducted digitally. Those without a robust #AML policy are at risk of being exposed to financial fraud." bit.ly/34U2d8N

We've qualified for the national finals! 🥳 Huge well done to our team for knocking it out of the park so far. 🏌️‍♂️ We can't wait to play tomorrow's game with @BusinessFours to raise money for such a great cause. #golf #Yorkshire #business #team #community