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📂 For Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) teams, onboarding candidates can feel like navigating a maze of paperwork, compliance checks, candidate communications, and more. However, with the right tools, strategies, and automation, this process can be simplified. ✔️ Since RPOs are responsible for end-to-end talent management, they need an end-to-end solution. This is where Amiqus comes in. 🚀 In our latest article, we dive into some common onboarding challenges faced by RPOs, practical solutions and how Amiqus can help. Take a look here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gbT64i35

Amiqus, the UK’s market-leading compliance platform, transformed onboarding by leveraging Document Verification with NFC analysis and Biometric Verification to power identity checks for Right to Work, Right to Rent, and DBS screenings. They're making secure onboarding effortless. Hear more from Founder and CEO Callum Murray, on how this partnership is driving trust and compliance: https://lnkd.in/gn4Ezc-P

🚨 With the SRA's updated guidance on the UK sanctions regime, law firms in England and Wales are under increasing pressure to manage client and counterparty risks effectively. ⚖️ Balancing compliance with efficiency can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. At Amiqus, we offer flexible sanctions screening options that let you tailor checks to the specific risks of each case: ✔️ PEPs, Sanctions, and Adverse Media ✔️ PEPs and Sanctions ✔️ Sanctions Only   🚀 Stay compliant without overburdening your team or resources. Ready to learn how? Explore insights from our AML and financial crime expert, Graham MacKenzie, in our latest article: https://lnkd.in/eAJU3KGz

The use of deepfakes is on the rise, making fraud more accessible and increasingly difficult to detect. At Amiqus, we partner with Onfido to help our clients mitigate these risks and safeguard their interests in this evolving landscape. 🤝

AML Compliance is critical, and the latest ICAS - The Professional Body of CAs guidance reinforces the need for firms to take a proactive and diligent approach. From April, #ICAS will implement a revised AML Regulatory Actions Guidance, featuring two key changes: 1. Clearer penalties for issues like gaps in customer due diligence or firm-wide processes 2. A more streamlined approach to addressing non-compliance during monitoring visits Graham MacKenzie, our newly appointed Director of AML and Economic Crime Risk (and former Head of AML at the Law Society of Scotland), states: "While ICAS acknowledges the majority of firms are undertaking their responsibilities diligently (and I fully expect this to be the case), this is a timely reminder for all supervised firms to review their processes and ensure they're operating in accordance to ICAS supervisory expectations and AAG Guidance. As a strategic partner of ICAS, Amiqus stands ready to partner with any firms that seek support in this critical area of Professional Practice - so please do get in touch." #AMLCompliance #Regulation

📣 If you're considering a provider for your staff or client verification, let us assure you that setting up Amiqus is quick, easy and backed by expert support to get you up and running in no time. With tailored templates, live training sessions and dedicated onboarding managers, we're here to help you streamline checks AML and employment checks. 🤝 Want to see how easy it is? Watch the video to learn more and get started today.👇 #EffortlessCompliance #DigitalOnboarding

The UK Trust framework is raising the bar for security and compliance in digital identity verification. 👩💻 Employers now have access to standardised, government-certified providers that streamline pre-employment screening like Right to Work and DBS checks, and reduce risks. 📉 But, which certified provider to partner with? We've compiled comprehensive guidance on how to evaluate providers and select one that best fits your needs. Take a look here: https://hubs.ly/Q031_QQc0

🔎 Are your sanctions screening processes up to standard? Effective sanctions screening is critical for businesses of all sizes. With the creation of Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI), the UK's trade sanctions regime is being strengthened, marking a significant shift in enforcement. OTSI's powers include: ✔️ Imposing monetary penalties and public disclosure of breaches ✔️ Issuing warning letters for less severe cases ✔️ Requiring information (non-compliance could mean criminal charge) ✔️ Enforcing reporting obligations across key sectors Discover how OTSI could impact your business and explore other important sanctions insights in our latest article by our in-house AML expert Graham MacKenzie 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q031_LhJ0

🚨 A recent fine of £27,000 issued to a Birmingham law firm for historic breaches of AML regulations related to conveyancing transactions highlights the importance of having robust AML measures in place. 💰 The fine—a significant sum given the firm’s size and turnover—reminds us of the need for effective risk assessments and well-implemented policies, controls, and procedures in accordance with the MLRs 2017. 🔐 🚀 At Amiqus, our platform is designed to help you perform key AML checks easily and confidently while maintaining high-quality audit trails and records for your work. To learn more about how we can help, feel free to get in touch with us today: https://lnkd.in/eGRfvbV6

With the introduction of the Trust Framework, businesses must adapt to new standards for Right to Work compliance. But with so many providers out there, how do you choose the right UK government-certified provider? 🤔 In our latest blog, we explore: 💡 Key questions to ask your Identity Service Provider (IDSP) 💡 How to streamline candidate onboarding while staying compliant 💡 The risks of getting it wrong Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eYrA8Tre