Criminal Finances Act 2017 Sample Clauses

Criminal Finances Act 2017. We are committed to a zero tolerance towards tax evasion, bribery, fraud, corruption, money laundering, terrorist financing and other financial crimes. The new corporate offence of ‘failure to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion’ was introduced by the Criminal Finances Act 2017 (CFA). In accordance with the new legislation, our processes include reasonable procedures to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion as well as other financial crimes. The CFA puts responsibility on firms to comply with this legislation, and we expect all commercial customers to comply with the requirements of the CFA.
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Criminal Finances Act 2017. The Seller shall have in place processes, procedures, checks and balances in order to ensure it is able to comply with the requirements of the CFA. The Seller shall also procure that any sub-contractors it may engage to perform or assist with its compliance with the Contract, (in whole or in part), has the resources and infrastructure in place to enable compliance with the CFA in full. The Seller shall cooperate with the University in full with regards to any audits which the University may reasonably undertake in order to examine the processes and practices of the Seller in the context of the requirements of the CFA. The Seller shall promptly report to the University any request or demand from a third party to facilitate the evasion of tax within the meaning of Part 3 of the CFA in connection with the performance of a Contract. Breach of this Clause 23 shall be deemed a material breach of the Contract allowing the University to terminate it immediately on notice.
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Criminal Finances Act 2017. The firm is committed to promoting compliance with the requirements of the Criminal Finances Act 2017 within its practices as well as in those areas in which it has influence. The firm does not tolerate tax evasion, or the facilitation thereof in any circumstances, whether committed by or facilitated by a client, personnel or associated persons / companies. We know that engaging with the legal system can be daunting, and we strive to make the process as easy for you as possible. We always hope that your experience with Kingfields Solicitors is a good one, but we understand that sometimes things don't always go the way you would like. This document outlines our policy for dealing with customer issues and handling service complaints. We are committed to making this process as fair and transparent as possible in order to provide a satisfactory resolution.
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Criminal Finances Act 2017. The firm is committed to promoting compliance with the requirements of the Criminal Finances Act 2017 within its practices as well as in those areas in which it has influence. The firm does not tolerate tax evasion, or the facilitation thereof in any circumstances, whether committed by or facilitated by a client, personnel or associated persons / companies. We ask you to be vigilant and if you receive an email informing you that we have changed our bank details to report it to us immediately so that we can investigate. Cyber-crime is increasingly common. Be on your guard against criminals trying to divert monies to their own account. Do not transfer money without speaking to the fee earner handling your matter or the Director in charge. Kingfields Solicitors will not be liable for any money sent to a wrong account. If you are in any way uncertain, or concerned about any communication received from us, then please telephone your fee earner, or speak to one of our Directors immediately. Please do not respond to any such communication by email, or take any action until you have verified the authenticity by speaking with us. We know that engaging with the legal system can be daunting, and we strive to make the process as easy for you as possible. We always hope that your experience with Kingfields Solicitors is a good one, but we understand that sometimes things don't always go the way you would like. This document outlines our policy for dealing with customer issues and handling service complaints. We are committed to making this process as fair and transparent as possible in order to provide a satisfactory resolution.
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Criminal Finances Act 2017. The firm is committed to promoting compliance with the requirements of the Criminal Finances Act 2017 within its practices as well as in those areas in which it has influence. The firm does not tolerate tax evasion, or the facilitation thereof in any circumstances, whether committed by or facilitated by a client, personnel or associated persons/companies. Complaints Handling Policy Complaints Policy Kingfields Solicitors We know that engaging with the legal system can be daunting, and we strive to make the process as easy for you as possible. We always hope that your experience with Kingfields Solicitors is a good one, but we understand that sometimes things don't always go the way you would like. This leaflet outlines our policy for dealing with customer issues and handling service complaints. We are committed to making this process as fair and transparent as possible in order to provide a satisfactory resolution. At the outset of the case you will be given the name, address and telephone number of the person who will be dealing with your case and their Complaints Officer ("CO")/Supervisor. Should you find any aspect of our service, including your bill, unsatisfactory, we would like to hear from you. Please either telephone or write direct to the CO/Supervisor. 1 If you phone we would hope that we can deal with the issue to your satisfaction there and then 2 If you write to us or we have not been able to deal satisfactorily with your complaint on the telephone we will send you an acknowledgement letter within two (2) working days of us receiving your complaint. 3 Your complaint/issue will be investigated by the CO and/or Supervisor who will examine your file and may discuss the matter with the member of staff who acted for you. 4 The CO and/or Supervisor may call/email you in order to ensure the issues you have raised are properly understood. Contact Us 5 The CO and/or Supervisor will then send you his/her response to your issue / complaint within ten (10) working days of the issue of our letter of acknowledgement with his/her suggestions for resolving the matter. Complaints Policy At this stage, if we have not been able to satisfactorily resolve your complaint you can write to us again at which time your complaint will be escalated to: the Senior Complaints Officer (SCO who is the Senior Partner of the Firm) will arrange to review your file and documentation and respond to you within ten(10) working days of us receiving your response. In the unfortunate ...
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Criminal Finances Act 2017. “CFA 2017”) 13.1 The Supplier shall: 13.1.1 not engage in any activity, practice or conduct which would constitute either: 13.1.1.1 a UK tax evasion facilitation offence under s45(1) of CFA 2017; or 13.1.1.2 a foreign tax evasion facilitation offence under s46(1) of CFA 2017; 13.1.2 have and shall maintain in place throughout the term of the Contract such policies and procedures as are both reasonable to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion by another person (including, without limitation, employees of the Supplier) and to ensure compliance with clause 13.1.1; 13.1.3 promptly report to Advance HE any request or demand from a third party to facilitate the evasion of tax within the meaning of Part 3 of the CFA 2017, in connection with the performance of this Contract; 13.1.4 if requested to do so by Advance HE, promptly certify to Advance HE in writing signed by an officer of the Supplier, compliance with this clause 13 by the Supplier and all persons associated with it under clause 13.
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