Aziz Rahman assesses the implications of the Serious Fraud Office’s defeat in a Supreme Court case regarding its ability to use Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act to obtain documents held in other countries.
A new code of conductaims to give individuals greater protection against authorised push payment(APP) fraud. Syedur Rahman explains what the best available options are forbusinesses looking to recover such losses.
With the UK government’sconsultation period on the European Union’s Fifth Money Laundering Directive coming to an end, AzizRahman outlines the Directive's likely effect.
Self-reporting such a failure can be used as part of thecompany or partnership’s reasonable procedures defence if it is charged with anoffence. It can also be taken into account by prosecutors when making adecision about whether to prosecute and can be reflected in any penalties thatare imposed
WHAT GENERAL COUNSEL NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MONEY LAUNDERING
Nicola Sharp explains what money laundering is and outlineshow businesses can reduce the dangers it can pose.
Tescoadmitted wrongdoing over its accounting scandal in order to obtain a deferredprosecution agreement and avoid a conviction. But with everyone charged overthe scandal having been cleared, Aziz Rahman examines whether the deferredprosecution agreement process needs revising.
The sacking of Nissan’s high-profile chairman may have beenproof that nobody is infallible. But Nicola Sharp argues that it should also beseen as an indicator that no company can be considered safe from wrongdoing.
Aziz Rahman considers the Ericsson bribery investigation and outlines how best to respond if you are investigated by more than one law enforcement agency
With Microsoft’s activities in Hungary having come underinvestigation, Nicola Sharp explains why those at the cutting edge oftechnology need to be aware of the age-old dangers of bribery.
With the SFO laying down tough conditions to those seeking adeferred prosecution agreement (DPA), Aziz Rahman examines what companies need todo to have a chance of securing one.
Aziz Rahman outlines the powers and functions of the Serious Fraud Office, Financial Conduct Authority and National Crime Agency and explains how defence teams should respond to them.
With a bookmaker being ordered to pay millions for failing to prevent money laundering, Nicola Sharp and Syedur Rahman examine how the gambling industry can tackle the problem.
With a bookmaker being ordered to pay millions for failingto prevent money laundering, Nicola Sharp and Syedur Rahman examine how thegambling industry can tackle the problem.
With much still to be decided regarding the prosecution ofindividuals over the financial scandals at Rolls-Royce and Tesco, Aziz Rahmanexamines how the fate of investigated companies can differ to that of those whoworked for them.
China is toughening its money laundering prevention by
taking a closer look at many more business sectors. Aziz Rahman explains the
thinking behind this – and what it means for everyone trading abroad.
Syedur Rahman and Nicola Sharp examine the merits of compliance
committees and how improving your compliance measures can help you, even while
you are under investigation, in global corruption cases.
The SFO has been criticised for its use of an expert witness
in trials. Aziz Rahman examines how the SFO
can be challenged over its use of such witnesses.
Ben Ticehurst explains the new powers at the Insolvency
Service’s disposal – and what those in business need to do to ensure they do
not fall foul of them.
Porsche is the latest car maker to be investigated over
emissions test fraud. Syedur Rahman and Nicola Sharp explain the wide-ranging
effects of workplace fraud and the way to eradicate it.
Aziz Rahman explains why the SFO’s insistence that
solicitors cannot be present for interviews under Section 2 of the Criminal
Justice Act can be and should be challenged.
The huge Petrobras bribery scandal has engulfed companies in
many countries. Syedur Rahman and Nicola Sharp explain what needs to be done if
your company is investigated in more than one country.
Nicola Sharp and Syedur Rahman explain how changes to the
way the FCA investigates cases will make it easier for companies and
individuals to negotiate the best possible outcome.
With deferred prosecution agreements (DPA’s) becoming more
common, Aziz Rahman considers how a company under investigation can enhance its
chances of obtaining one in order to avoid prosecution.
With the housing market facing further scrutiny regarding
money laundering, Aziz Rahman outlines what those working in the property
sector must do to stay within the law.
Failure to prevent fraud and other business crime can prove
costly to companies. Ben Ticehurst and Aziz
Rahman consider what can be done to identify wrongdoing and the options
available when it is found.
JP Morgan is paying $264M to settle allegations of bribery
over its hiring of children of key Chinese decision makers to try and secure
business. Aziz Rahman explains what constitutes bribery and how to prevent it.
The government wants corporate executives charged when their
staff carry out offences such as fraud and money laundering. How can you make
sure you’re not one of those prosecuted?
With the authorities looking for more ways of tackling money
laundering, Aziz Rahman explains why those working in finance must stop it for
themselves.