Money Laundering Regulations – Update
On 14 December 2023, statutory instrument 2023 No. 1371 (SI 2023/1371) known as the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (the SI) – was released, along with an...
View ArticlePublication of HMT Consultation re the Effectiveness of the Money Laundering...
HM Treasury has launched a consultation on improving the effectiveness of the Money Laundering Regulations (MLRs). This covers a range of topics identified in the 2022 review of the UK’s AML/CTF...
View ArticleCessation of our DX Post Service from 30 April 2024
As part of an ongoing review of our postal services, from 30th April 2024 we will no longer be accepting or delivering mail via the DX system. If you currently use our DX address to correspond with...
View ArticleIncrease in Special Marriage Licence Application Fee – Effective April 1, 2024
With effect from 1 April 2024, the application fee for Special Marriage Licences will be raised from £400.00 to £440.00. Members of clergy are urged to update their fee schedule records accordingly.
View ArticleLegal Services General Licence – Update
On Monday 29 April 2024, a new General Licence came into effect covering legal services – General Licence INT/2024/4671884 (the General Licence). This replaced General Licence INT/2023/3744968 which...
View ArticleReview of AML Policies 2024
As part of the practising certificate renewal application for 2023, Notaries were required to submit a copy of their Anti-Money Laundering Policies & Procedures (including Firm Wide Risk...
View ArticleFaculty Office Consumer Survey May/June 2024
The Faculty Office has launched its biennial Consumer Survey of users of notarial services. When we carried out this survey in 2022, we received 160 responses which was very encouraging. This year...
View ArticleMember of the Qualification’s Board – Vacancy
The Faculty office is currently seeking to appoint two new lay members to serve on its Qualification Board. Please see here for further information. To apply for this role, please submit your CV and...
View ArticleMember of the Master’s Audit Committee – Vacancy
The Faculty Office is currently seeking to appoint one new member to serve on its Audit Committee. Please see here for further information. To apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering...
View ArticlePractising Certificate Fee 2024/25 Consultation
We attach a document setting out the Master’s Priorities for the coming year and providing an update on our three year (2022-25) business plan. The document also includes a consultation on the annual...
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