The SFO Director has been outlining his determination to take on those doing wrong, regardless of the cost. But Aziz Rahman of Rahman Ravelli wonders if he has the money to back up his stance.
HSBC is paying $1.9 billion in US money laundering penalties. The figure was reached under a Deferred Prosecution Agreement – something that is set to become increasingly common in the UK.
Fraud by employees often goes undetected or unreported, for a variety of reasons. Here, we examine how it can be prevented by introducing an anti-fraud workplace culture.
Companies can no longer reclaim their legal costs if acquitted in the legal courts. As this financial restriction comes into force, Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPA’s) appear to be making their wa...
Mortgage fraud is being uncovered on an increasing scale as the full fall-out from the financial crisis becomes apparent. Here, Aziz Rahman of Rahman Ravelli, considers why the buck is now being passe...
The Serious Fraud Office has recently clarified its stance on facilitation payments, hospitality and self-reporting. The newly-published policies indicate a hardening of the SFO’s position – making it...
It is becoming clear that the main fraud investigating authorities are more than happy to share whatever information they have. The resulting flow of intelligence will inevitably make them more effect...