All Money laundering and financial crime articles – Page 15
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OpinionGetting our affairs in order
How should we answer awkward questions about the role of lawyers in scandals such as the Panama Papers?
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FeatureRolls-Royce – a watershed moment?
This deferred prosecution agreement offers some useful lessons and outlines emerging trends in the law.
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NewsNews focus: SFO ‘blockbuster’ living up to hype?
The Serious Fraud Office has again gone cap-in-hand to ministers for cash. Solicitors and MPs are divided over whether this gives the authority the flexibility to do its job.
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NewsSolicitor general defends fraud office funding
Robert Buckland QC responds to concerns over budget cuts.
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News$50bn Russian oil lawsuit set for next stage
London law firm taking lead on case centring on one of the largest ever payouts.
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NewsBank fined £163m for money laundering failings
Deutsche Bank ’failed to control’ AML framework, says regulator imposing record penalty.
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FeatureFinancial regulation: City police
Four years on, the financial services watchdog has yet to convince lawyers representing victims of alleged wrongdoing that it is living up to its rhetoric.
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NewsRolls-Royce in £670m deferred prosecution deal
High Court expected to approve 'big league' deal to avoid bribery prosecutions.
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NewsLawyers divided on new white-collar crime offences
Ministry of Justice calls for views on whether further offences are needed to combat money laundering and fraud.
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Commercial Court dismisses Tchenguiz claim
Decision is part of long-running case surrounding sale of Somerfield to Co-Op.
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NewsConveyancers urged to publicise fraud email alert scheme
Free Land Registry service sends e-alerts of all activity relating to up to 10 properties.
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Multinationals ‘failing to check’ contractors, law firm claims
Survey of compliance officers finds UK weakest jurisdiction for due diligence.
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ProfileInterview: Sean Martin
Financial watchdog the FCA’s general counsel eschewed a magic circle career for government service – and has never regretted it.
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FeatureFinancial regulation: Senior Managers Regime
I look at a package of further measures released by the Financial Conduct Authority.
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NewsRBS compensation report criticised by claimants
Bank to set aside £400m to pay out alleged victims of Global Restructuring Group.
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NewsGovernment to keep AML ‘consent’ defence
Vital protection for solicitors who report suspicious activity will remain, following Law Society lobbying.
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OpinionCrime and transparency in the EU
Important decisions were taken at EU Council meetings last week on matters ranging from legal aid to enabling tax avoidance.
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NewsIBA 2016: call for action over 'long arm' of US law
US's attitude to extra-territorial jurisdiction criticised in Washington.
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NewsSRA will shut law firms over ‘dubious’ investment schemes
Firms warned over using banking services through client accounts.