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Learning from the FCA's £42m Fine: Strengthening AML monitoring in a complex landscape
July 31, 2025
Learning from the FCA's £42m Fine: Strengthening AML monitoring in a complex landscape

This week, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced a £42 million fine for Barclays, citing failures in financial crime controls related to two client relationships. While headlines focus on the penalty, the real takeaway for the industry should be that AML risk is getting harder to manage, and the expectations are rising.

Walking for Justice
July 8, 2025
Walking for Justice

The Newcastle Legal Walk on the 3rd of July was a resounding success, bringing together over 100 participants from across the legal community, raising over £1,000 and counting for access to justice.

Awards Ceremony at the 2025 Law Dinner Friday 10th October
July 8, 2025
Awards Ceremony at the 2025 Law Dinner Friday 10th October
The President's Newsletter - July 2025
July 6, 2025
The President's Newsletter - July 2025

The President reports on a busy month for the Society.

Child Brain Injury Trust - Charity of the Year
July 1, 2025
Child Brain Injury Trust - Charity of the Year

Newcastle Law Society's Charity of the Year - Child Brain Injury Trust