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Managed Services for AML Compliance Training: What You Need to Know | Skillcast

edechazal@skillcast.com (Emmeline de Chazal) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:17:46 GMT

With money laundering costing economies an estimated $5.5 trillion each year, according to research by Napier AI, ensuring your organisation provides effective anti-money laundering (AML) compliance training is non-negotiable.

How ERA 2025 Redefines Employer Responsibility | Skillcast

edechazal@skillcast.com (Emmeline de Chazal) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:16:45 GMT

The Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025) is less a technical update than a change in what good management is expected to look like under scrutiny. It tightens the link between culture, governance and day-to-day decision-making: what managers say, record, and escalate becomes part of the organisation’s legal defence.

10 Highest HSE Fines of All Time | Skillcast

edechazal@skillcast.com (Emmeline de Chazal) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:11:20 GMT

Over the past few years, the UK has seen some substantial health and safety fines handed out by the HSE. Here is a list of the highest of these penalties.

Bridging the Development Gap in the UK Workforce | Skillcast

edechazal@skillcast.com (Emmeline de Chazal) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:58:35 GMT

UK businesses are currently delivering a record 19.6 million training sessions annually – yet one in 25 employees is still not fully proficient in their role. Ballooning budgets and a crowded schedule of courses are failing to cultivate a workforce that reaches its full potential.

Against the backdrop of the UK's wider productivity problems, these numbers feel stark. British businesses invest over £50 billion a year in training and development, yet the nation continues to lag behind the US, G7 and EU in terms of output per hour worked.

To track the source of this development gap and investigate how businesses can respond, Skillcast has compiled the Lost Hours Report – a comprehensive sector-by-sector study examining where training time is being lost, and how it can be reclaimed.

Our analysis reveals a significant opportunity for organisations to refine their strategy. By delivering targeted, relevant and high-value training, businesses can ensure their teams have the time to master their roles and develop meaningful, high-value expertise.

Understanding the FCA Code of Conduct | Skillcast

vdodd@skillcast.com (Vivek Dodd) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:29:10 GMT

Regulators expect employees in financial firms to comply with the UK Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA’s) Code of Conduct (COCON). Failure can result in fines. Is your organisation compliant?

Compliance News | March 2026 | Skillcast

lcallister@skillcast.com (Lynne Callister) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:07:26 GMT

This month's key compliance news includes the theft of Google's trade secrets, Copilot's snooping, fines for Wood Group and Louis Vuitton, and more.

Highest FCA Fines of 2026 | Skillcast

edechazal@skillcast.com (Emmeline de Chazal) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:26:32 GMT

The FCA has had a relatively quiet start to the year, but as the first quarter of 2026 progresses, the number of fines is mounting. We analyse the nature of the breaches behind the penalties dished out so far.

How to Find an LMS for Multi-tenant and Multi-site Cybersecurity Training | Skillcast

lauraevans8282@gmail.com (Laura Evans) — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:54:12 GMT

Choosing a learning management system (LMS) for multi-tenant and multi-site cybersecurity compliance training is about balancing business requirements and technical needs with security, scalability and user experience.

Biggest GDPR Fines of 2026 | Skillcast

edechazal@skillcast.com (Emmeline de Chazal) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:50:33 GMT

Last year, some hefty fines were issued, often to repeat offenders. We review the largest penalties dished out in 2026 so far and the breaches behind them.

20 Biggest FCA Fines of All Time | Skillcast

edechazal@skillcast.com (Emmeline de Chazal) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:36:42 GMT

The FCA has been issuing fines since 2013, with some years busier than others. Here's a breakdown of the top 20 penalties to date.