Anti-Money Laundering

A state bank in Poland has become the subject of a money laundering investigation

Financial crime solicitors Rahman Ravelli explains why the case has significance beyond Poland’s borders.

5 June 2020

Rahman Ravelli discusses the dividend arbitrage challenges facing the European Banking Authority with Thomson Reuters

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has said that while some European regulators are viewing dividend trading schemes as tax crimes – and an offence under the Fourth Money Laundering Directive - others are taking a different position.

26 May 2020

The European Commission has begun legal action against Luxembourg for its failure to apply money laundering and tax avoidance laws

Syedur Rahman of business crime solicitors Rahman Ravelli hopes the action prompts other states to make sure they meet their obligations.

By Syedur Rahman  22 May 2020

Research has shown that hundreds of UK firms are blacklisted in the Ukraine for suspected involvement in money laundering.

Nicola Sharp of business crime solicitors Rahman Ravelli believes the research highlights a problem that needs addressing.

By Nicola Sharp  22 May 2020

In an attempt to tackle weaknesses in efforts to combat money laundering, the European Commission has devised a series of measures to improve EU-wide prevention

Nicola Sharp of business crime solicitors Rahman Ravelli welcomes what she sees as a much-needed initiative.

By Nicola Sharp  18 May 2020

The Financial Action Task Force has accused the United Arab Emirates of falling short when it comes to tackling money laundering

Nicola Sharp of financial crime solicitors Rahman Ravelli considers the challenge facing the UAE.

By Nicola Sharp  11 May 2020

A lawsuit has been brought against the former head of Denmark’s Danske Bank over his conduct regarding a massive money laundering scandal

Business crime specialists Rahman Ravelli sees the case as a warning to other senior executives.

12 March 2020

Cyprus' investment-for-passports programme has come under scrutiny for being vulnerable to money laundering.

Nicola Sharp of financial crime solicitors Rahman Ravelli outlines the background to the problem and the EU's approach to such risks.

By Nicola Sharp  29 February 2020

Cryptocurrency Exchanges Now Have To Devise A Method For The Secure Transfer Of Information

With cryptocurrency exchanges now having to devise a method for the secure transfer of information, Syedur Rahman of financial crime solicitors Rahman Ravelli considers the potential obstacles to such a development.

By Syedur Rahman  26 February 2020

Freeports have been identified by the UK government as a means of boosting economic growth and creating jobs

Nicola Sharp of corporate crime solicitors Rahman Ravelli sees the potential benefits – but also the risks.

By Nicola Sharp  21 February 2020