The UK And The European Economic Area – The Application Of Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) Under PSD2 5 min read
By Neil Williams
October 18, 2019
Neil Williams of Rahman Ravelli explains the reasons behind the UK’s delayed implementation of SCA and the effect it has on transactions that go beyond its borders. Read more
What The Financial Conduct Authority Guidance On Cryptoassets Means For Those In The Market 5 min read
By Syedur Rahman
October 14, 2019
The FCA’s Guidance provides clarity in the evolving cryptoassets market. Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli explains its implications. Read more
Cross-Border Bribery Investigations 2 min read
By Nicola Sharp
October 9, 2019
A UK firm is paying to settle US charges relating to alleged bribery in Iraq. Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli explains why the payment does not prevent a prosecution for the same offences being brought outside of the US. Read more
Confiscation Orders: Payment Time Limits and Penalties 1 min read
By Nicola Sharp
October 7, 2019
With a banker facing an extra decade in jail if he does not comply with a confiscation order, Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli outlines some of the issues involved in such cases. Read more
Whistleblowing In The UK 1 min read
By Syedur Rahman
September 26, 2019
With the Financial Conduct Authority cleared of handling a whistleblower’s information unlawfully, Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli briefly outlines the UK law on whistleblowing. Read more
Parallel Proceedings - Civil and Criminal 4 min read
By Syedur Rahman
September 12, 2019
Syedur Rahman considers the factors that determine when civil proceedings can go ahead before, or at the same time as, criminal proceedings relating to the same circumstances. Read more
The hacker, bitcoin, the Proceeds of Crime Act and the Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 1 min read
By Syedur Rahman
September 9, 2019
Syedur Rahman outlines the events involved in a legal first for confiscation. Read more
Businesses, APP Fraud and Recovering Losses 5 min read
By Syedur Rahman
August 20, 2019
A new code of conduct aims to give individuals greater protection against authorised push payment (APP) fraud. Syedur Rahman explains what the best available options are for businesses looking to recover such losses. Read more
The US Approach To Bribery Involving Foreign Officials 2 min read
By Nicola Sharp
August 16, 2019
The United States is considering legislation to prosecute foreign officials that seek bribes from American businesses. Nicola Sharp sees echoes of the UK’s Bribery Act in the US proposal. Read more
SFO Guidance, Privilege and Internals Investigations: Some Brief Advice For Corporates 6 min read
By Neil Williams
August 12, 2019
Neil Williams outlines the legal situation regarding privileged material and the most recent SFO advice on corporate cooperation. Read more
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