The FSA has published a report of the findings from its thematic review of anti-bribery and corruption systems and controls in investment banks.

America's Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced its intention of pursuing organisations involved in binary options fraud across the globe.

HMRC's Code of Practice 9 (COP9) offers taxpayers suspected of deliberate tax fraud an opportunity for voluntary disclosure, ensuring a civil settlement with no criminal prosecution or public exposure. The process involves cooperation, payment of dues, and guidance from specialists to minimize disruption

BCL partners John Binns and Michael Drury's article has been featured in Lawyer Monthly online publication, discussing the unexplained wealth order appeal and subsequent refusal for Zamira Hajiyeva.

This week, all six brokers accused of conspiring with Tom Hayes to manipulate the LIBOR benchmark were found not guilty at Southwark Crown Court.

Nearly every multi-national company conducts business using a combination of its own employees and third parties it hires to perform essential tasks.

In December, we looked at the Government's announcement that it would be launching the National Economic Crime Centre ("NECC") to help coordinate the UK's efforts in dealing with serious economic crime and corruption.

The Criminal Finances Act received Royal Assent last week.

Cadwalader partner Tom Grodecki authored an article in The Times, "New measures will encourage companies to report fraud," published on May 28.

A tough new SFO policy means companies need lawyers on their side and rigorous adequate procedures in place.

As of 15 January 2024, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) can now compel individuals and companies to provide them with information before an investigation...

Following a Serious Fraud Office (SFO) investigation, a man who attracted more than £100 million from investors has been jailed for 14 years.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is considering changes to the fraud compensation levy because of increased pension scam claims.

A client arrested on assault allegations made by his wife received urgent police station representation. After detailed disclosure review revealed no evidence of injury and inconsistencies in the complainant's account, a focused defence statement was prepared. The police subsequently decided to take no further action, allowing the client to avoid criminal proceedings.

A vulnerable client facing historic allegations of child cruelty, neglect, and physical abuse received specialist legal representation at a voluntary police interview.

Two new reports on different aspects of financial vulnerability have recently been released.

On 21 July 2014, the Serious Fraud Office opened a criminal investigation into allegations of fraudulent conduct in the foreign exchange (Forex) market.

Earlier this year, the Criminal Division of the Court of Appeal handed down their judgment in the case of R v Windsor [2011] EWCA Crim 143, causing a flurry of interest among criminal lawyers.

BCL partner Richard Reichman discusses the current legal landscape of corporate crime and regulation.

BCL partner, Richard Reichman writes for Euronews discussing the complex decision of whether or not to self-report corporate wrongdoing.