Evaluating Compliance Programmes - The Serious Fraud Office’s Guidance 4 min read
By Azizur Rahman
January 20, 2020
Rahman Ravelli’s Aziz Rahman details the main points in the Serious Fraud Office’s just-published guidance on assessing the compliance programmes of companies under investigation. Read more
The Guralp Systems DPA 1 min read
By Syedur Rahman
January 16, 2020
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli outlines the DPA that was concluded with Guralp Systems and announced shortly after three senior figures at the company – including one he successfully represented – were acquitted. Read more
Misconduct: The Financial Reporting Council's View 3 min read
By Nicola Sharp
January 9, 2020
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli explains the significance of a Financial Reporting Council (FRC) Tribunal decision regarding misconduct. Read more
Deutsche Bank's Compliance Failings and 5MLD 1 min read
By Nicola Sharp
December 22, 2019
Deutsche Bank has been fined for shortcomings relating to money laundering and tax evasion. Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli believes any such failings need addressing before the January arrival of the EU’s Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive. Read more
Cum-Ex And Beneficial Ownership Of Shares 1 min read
By Neil Williams
December 20, 2019
As the Cum-Ex investigation gathers pace in Europe, Neil Williams of Rahman Ravelli considers the issue of what constitutes beneficial ownership of shares. Read more
The European Whistleblower Protection Directive: What General Counsel Need To Know 4 min read
By Nicola Sharp
December 12, 2019
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli explains the newly-introduced directive and what it means for companies. Read more
Freezing Cryptoassets 5 min read
By Syedur Rahman
December 5, 2019
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details the legal and practical issues affecting the freezing of virtual currencies. Read more
The Art World And The Fifth Money Laundering Directive 1 min read
By Nicola Sharp
November 19, 2019
With a Transparency International report warning of money laundering in the art world, Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers the implications of the Fifth Money Laundering Directive for those trading in this sector. Read more
Cartel Behaviour: Defining It and Defences To It 5 min read
By Syedur Rahman
November 15, 2019
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli defines cartel behaviour and outlines the relevant legislation. Read more
The Financial Conduct Authority, The Woodford Debacle and Rule Changes 4 min read
By Nicola Sharp
November 12, 2019
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers the problems suffered by those who invested with Neil Woodford, criticism of the FCA’s approach to the crisis and the value of new FCA rules on liquidity. Read more
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