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At first sight, the recent decision of the UK Supreme Court in R (on the application of KBR Inc) v Director of the Serious Fraud Office [2021] UKSC 2 appears to provide a good deal of comfort to companies which are based outside the UK.

When first introduced, the Government's innovative plans received widespread attention.

Ponzi schemes continue to ensnare unsuspecting investors more than a century after Charles Ponzi's original fraud, with recent high-profile cases involving celebrities and athletes demonstrating the enduring appeal of promises for unrealistically high returns. From a Texas-based scheme that caught NFL player Travis Kelce to a bedroom operation in Devon that defrauded hundreds, these frauds exploit victims' lack of investment knowledge and create artificial urgency to prevent careful consideration. Understan

On 19 June 2018, the Fifth Money Laundering Directive (<strong>5MLD</strong>) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Nicola Sharp of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli considers the reasons why.

At last month's C5 International Anti-Corruption Conference, Lorynn Demetriades, Senior Managing Director at Ankura, and Dylan Moses, Partner at K&L Gates gave their perspectives...

In this webinar, you will hear from industry experts who will share their insights into the latest regulatory developments and how they impact your clients. You will also learn about the NAVEX partner program and how it can help you grow your portfolio of clients while expanding your services into new markets.

All aspects of Cum-Ex are detailed in Rahman Ravelli's newly-published, in-depth guide to the share-selling practice.

In 2008, at Southwark Crown Court in London, the Office of Fair Trading successfully prosecuted three former executives of Dunlop Oil who were found to have been involved in the marine hoses cartel.

‘Our supervision will become more targeted, intrusive and assertive' is what the FCA has to say to Wealth Managers and Stockbroker firms in its latest "Dear CEO" letter dated 8 November 2023.

Businesses must exercise caution when negotiating new contracts, particularly on the issue of costs and pricing.

The British Banker's Association (BBA) has issued welcome guidance on compliance with the Bribery Act 2010.

Danny Alexander, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, announced government plans to expand the scope of corporate liability for economic crime...

Reflecting the increasing volume of fraud cases before the English court, there have been a plethora of significant rulings handed down during the course of this year.

Resolving corruption problems found during international mergers and acquisitions should be more certain in the New Year.

As the Government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Scheme) is winding down, HMRC's attention is increasingly turning to allegations of so-called unscrupulous employers committing 'furlough fraud'.

After a four year investigation by the UK's Serious Fraud Office into car and engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce, a UK Court approved a Deferred Prosecution Agreement in January 2017.

New identity verification measures for UK company directors and People with Significant Control ("PSC") for UK companies, bringing greater transparency and reliability to the companies register...