All Money laundering and financial crime articles – Page 19
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NewsSRA warning after increase in misuse of client account
Spate of reports at the end of last year prompts new warning notice.
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NewsSolicitors ‘prickly’ - economic crime chief
National Crime Agency’s director of economic crime command says the agency is taking a particular interest in solicitors.
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NewsHSBC legal chief warns of ‘enforcement trajectory’
In-house lawyers urged to anticipate regulatory enforcement trends to help their companies avoid investigations.
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NewsLitigation deluge set to follow record forex fines
Pension funds in vanguard of civil litigation after banks fined for rigging forex market.
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FeatureSolicitors’ liability and dishonest clients
A recent Scottish case could have ramifications for England and Wales.
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FeatureLaundry service
A new guide to detecting money laundering contains everything a lawyer needs to know.
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FeatureEconomic crime: corruption conundrum
The UK Bribery Act has been in force for over three years. But with charges yet to be brought against any company, lawyers have mixed views on proposals to expand it.
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News‘Empty threat’ of bribery reform
Corporate lawyers say extension of the Bribery Act will be ineffective without successful enforcement action.
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NewsSRA warning on money laundering
Regulator also ready to discuss changes to firms holding client money.
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Opinion
Complex fraud and costs
The Serious Fraud Office works hard to tackle fraud – and cases are not declined for financial reasons.
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NewsSolicitor MEP backs amended money laundering regime
Timothy Kirkhope says the fourth directive is designed to allow member states more proportionality.
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NewsSRA puts money laundering in spotlight
The regulator says it will step up efforts to ensure solicitors do not become embroiled in the practice.
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OpinionClients’ money in the news
A raft of measures to prevent money laundering highlights the difficulty lawyers face in holding confidential financial information for clients in a high-tech world.
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NewsNew criminal offence proposed to snare tax evaders
HMRC has warned wealthy individuals to pay what they owe in advance.
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FeatureRemove juries from fraud trials? Bad idea
Proposals to hold all complex trials before specialist judges miss the point.
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FeatureFraud in PI law claims
The Law Commission’s retreat on fraud in personal injury is welcome, but raises troubling questions.
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FeatureRules governing trusts
New European regulations to combat money laundering have far-reaching implications for those advising on trusts.
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OpinionConfiscation legislation: rip it up and start again
The regime for confiscation is no longer fit for purpose.
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NewsPublic Defender Service adds three silks
The service now employs seven silks and 18 juniors, though ‘emergency measures’ have not materialised.
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Money launderers to face up to 14 years in prison
The Sentencing Council has published guidlines for fraud offences, including for the first time money laundering.