CHALLENGING FCA ACCUSATIONS 3 min read
By Nicola Sharp, Syedur Rahman
June 8, 2017
For years, the process of enforcement operated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) was criticised for being too tilted in favour of the investigators. Read more
NEW MONEY LAUNDERING THREATS FOR 2017 3 min read
May 23, 2017
With the rise of digital money laundering, the risk of a business getting caught up in such operations has never been higher. Read more
THE POLICING AND CRIME ACT 2017 4 min read
By Azizur Rahman
May 10, 2017
The Policing and Crime Act 2017, which came into effect in April, introduces a tougher range of penalties for those who breach financial sanctions. Read more
TESCO: A QUESTION OF CORPORATE CRIMINAL LIABILITY? 3 min read
By Azizur Rahman
May 10, 2017
By agreeing to pay the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) £129m in fines for misreporting profits in 2014, Tesco has achieved two notable things. Read more
What Does the Criminal Finances Act Mean Act Mean For Asset Seizure and Forfeiture? 3 min read
By Nicola Sharp, Syedur Rahman
May 10, 2017
The authorities have often found it difficult to seize and forfeit assets that they suspect to be the proceeds of crime. Read more
THE LAUNDROMAT SAGA: THE FCA AND MONEY LAUNDERING RISKS 4 min read
By Azizur Rahman
May 10, 2017
The news that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has contacted up to 17 banks in relation to a Russian money laundering scheme dubbed “the Laundromat” will leave many in finance with questions to answer. Read more
PAYMENT REGULATIONS AND COMPLIANCE 3 min read
April 6, 2017
Regulations have been laid before parliament to extend criminal law to help improve smaller businesses’ cash flow by putting new obligations on larger companies. Read more
MONEY LAUNDERING OBLIGATIONS AND PROPERTY PROFESSIONALS 4 min read
By Azizur Rahman
April 6, 2017
A new watchdog to oversee the UK’s Anti Money Laundering (AML) regulations is to be created, placing more responsibilities on many working in property. Read more
THE FUTURE FOR CORPORATE LIABILITY 3 min read
By Azizur Rahman
April 6, 2017
At the start of the year, the UK government announced consultations on the possible reform of corporate criminal liability. The reason for this was the difficulties faced when looking to prosecute companies in England and Wales. Read more
TRADING ABROAD AND MONEY LAUNDERING RISKS 4 min read
By Azizur Rahman
April 6, 2017
Money laundering is only possible if the person wanting to commit the offence can find a means of carrying it out. Read more
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