Law firms and conveyancers are increasingly turning to online identity verification tools to automate workflows and make important gains in efficiency and productivity. But the wrong technology can have the opposite effect. Many platforms offer a one-size-fits-all model that may look attractive from the outside, but in reality leaves firms bogged down in irrelevant data […]
Source of funds checks are a legal requirement for most financial transactions. In this blog, we’ll run down why source of funds is so important, and explain how Checkboard supercharges these checks to make your KYC and anti-money laundering more efficient and more compliant. What is source of funds? Source of funds (often abbreviated to […]
Since 2020, The Agent Site has been performing fast, accurate AML and source of funds checks for homebuyers, delivering reports to solicitors and conveyancers to help get them legally ready for completion. To find out how Checkboard has made The Agent Site faster, more streamlined, and more scalable, we spoke to Founder and CEO Fiona […]
Whether it’s by the SRA, CLC, or HMRC, there’s always an audit just around the corner. Instead of scrambling to get your reports ready at the last minute, you can win peace of mind and get your clients legally ready faster by proactively embedding compliance across your workflows. Audits don’t need to be stressful Audits […]
Money laundering has a new foe – and regulated industries need to get familiar with it. The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) sets out a new approach to AML, and its measures are beginning to take effect. With £10 billion laundered annually through real estate transactions (according to the National Crime Agency), […]
Homey connects solicitors and estate agents on one platform, powering lightning-fast conveyancing. It aims to make the entire conveyancing process fast and efficient, eliminating admin and automating workflows. We spoke to Homey’s CEO and founder Say Vivekanantham to find out how Checkboard’s approach to compliance checks has helped them serve their clients faster and more […]
John German Estate Agents has been selling, letting, and valuing homes since the nineteenth century. Still independently owned, it has established itself as one of the most trusted estate agents in the Midlands. To find out more about how Checkboard is helping this venerable institution adapt to the modern property market, we spoke to Operations […]
According to a recent report by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), solicitors are still “high risk” for money laundering. Despite cases remaining low overall, the SRA identifies lawyers as a weak link in the compliance chain. Criminals target the legal profession for the legitimacy it offers, but they’re being enabled by crooked solicitors. So says […]
Across the conveyancing landscape, automation is unlocking serious growth. From small practices to conveyancing giants, firms are adopting tech solution to onboard clients faster and more efficiently. But what does automation look like in practice, and what are the real benefits to this revolution? Scale efficiently with automation For many firms, growing the business simply […]
For conveyancers, the entire customer relationship is important. But the first ten days set the tone for every transaction. That’s why getting those early steps right is vital to your success. Why are the first ten days important? The moment a client instructs you, the countdown begins. These first ten days are the critical window […]
