HONESTY IN FRAUD CASES 3 min read
By Azizur Rahman
January 3, 2018
Dishonesty has been re-defined. This is a major development: both for those of us in the legal profession and for those who are accused of fraud. Read more
The Rise of The Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPA) 4 min read
By Azizur Rahman
January 3, 2018
The Geneva-based private banking unit of HSBC has agreed to pay 300 million euros under the terms of France’s first deferred prosecution agreement (DPA). Read more
WHAT ACCOUNTANTS MUST DO TO AVOID MONEY LAUNDERING ACCUSATIONS 3 min read
By Azizur Rahman
January 3, 2018
The Treasury is concerned about accountants being used by money launderers. Read more
2017: A YEAR IN BUSINESS CRIME 4 min read
By Azizur Rahman
December 13, 2017
Another year over. And are we any the wiser when it comes to business crime? Read more
THE PARADISE PAPERS - DEFENDING TAX EVASION ALLEGATIONS 3 min read
By Azizur Rahman
December 5, 2017
The Paradise Papers has put the issue of tax avoidance firmly back in the headlines. Read more
AIRBUS AND THE RISKS OF BRIBERY ACROSS BORDERS 4 min read
By Nicola Sharp, Syedur Rahman
December 5, 2017
Aerospace giant Airbus is now facing corruption allegations in a fifth country. Read more
INVESTMENT FRAUD AND DISHONESTY 4 min read
By Azizur Rahman
December 5, 2017
Royal Bank of Scotland has paid $44M to settle a US criminal investigation that accused its traders of lying to clients over investments. Read more
BITCOIN AND DIGITAL FRAUD 5 min read
November 24, 2017
A hacker’s best friend – Bitcoin and digital fraud Read more
THE NEED TO PREVENT MONEY LAUNDERING - EVERYWHERE 4 min read
By Azizur Rahman
October 6, 2017
The authorities in China can usually be relied on to make bold statements about the country. But the latest announcement regarding money laundering will have major implications for many who do business there. Read more
COMPLIANCE AFTER THE EVENT IN BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION CASES 4 min read
By Nicola Sharp, Syedur Rahman
October 6, 2017
In a move that attracted a fair amount of attention in the business world, UK oilfield services firm Petrofac announced it was establishing a compliance and ethics board. Read more
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