SRA prosecution costs soar as hearings lengthen
Annual report also records a significant increase in the number of solicitors struck off.
SRA pledges to be more open - but board meetings stay closed
Gazette understands regulator does not believe it is necessary to reopen meetings to the public.
Freshfields partner urges SRA to drop conduct case over ‘contaminated’ evidence
Married partner alleged to have lacked integrity in engaging with junior colleague.
Solicitor suspended after asking secretaries to backdate files
SRA withdraws allegation of dishonesty and agrees suspension after solicitor opts not to return.
An ordinary word given an extraordinary meaning
What is ‘integrity’?
Time to get your risk assessments in order
SRA report highlights shortcomings in firms’ anti-money laundering measures.
Making more of the digital badge
Logos are powerful icons of identity so the SRA digital badge is a missed opportunity.
Is the fitness to practise regime fit for purpose?
Procedures could provide vehicle that is needed for regulated professionals to deal with problems before they spiral out of control.
Lightening the load
City regulation post-Brexit means ‘same outcome, lower burden’ for FCA’s chief executive.
Lawyers know the dangers of unqualified advisers. Policy wonks don't
If regulating McKenzie friends is disastrous for the poor, the ‘do nothing’ alternative is worse.
Tackling money laundering: making sure firms are doing their job
If we don’t successfully address the problem, the social, economic and security consequences can be devastating.
