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The Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA"), the UK's financial regulatory body, issued a warning this week about the threat from online investment fraud.

Following a consultation on proposed examples of good practice relating to financial crime in November 2014, the FCA has published summary of its feedback.

Persons discharging managerial responsibilities ("PDMRs") and persons closely associated with them have an obligation under the UK Market Abuse Regulation

The UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) arrested two men and searched residential properties as part of its investigation into an alleged fraud involving hedge fund Weavering Capital.

When you hear the term "Ponzi scheme", you probably think of the Enron scandal and white collar criminals like Bernie Madoff. But what is a Ponzi scheme?

The Sentencing Council's Definitive Guideline for health and safety, corporate manslaughter, and food safety and hygiene offences has significantly increased sentences and the care sector is starting to feel the effects.

A high-profile debate took place yesterday in the UK House of Commons and considered a set of amendments to the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill.

The Government is enthusiastically pushing ahead with three substantial legal reforms which, in different ways, are likely to significantly increase the power of the state at the expense of its citizens.

The UK National Crime Agency (NCA) has successfully defended the first challenge to its new power to require individuals to explain how they have acquired assets which it suspects may represent the proceeds of crime.

With Brexit dominating the headlines, it is important not to forget that from tomorrow (12 July 2016) certain provisions of the Immigration Act 2016 will be coming into force...

Planning to travel to the UK as a non-visa national? Understanding the strict rules surrounding the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) and how criminal convictions can impact your entry is crucial. An immigration solicitor explains the critical mistakes travelers must avoid when applying for UK entry authorization.

The Home Office has issued a communication to sponsors' Key Contacts and Authorising Officers, warning of ongoing phishing scams and reminding Sponsorship Management System...

Genesis (2014) UK Ltd operated a haulage business. Following regulatory issues, the company lost its operator's licence and subsequently became the subject of a worldwide freezing order obtained by SQN Global Ltd (SQN).

The Governments response to assisting businesses continue to trade during the effects of Covid were wide reaching. The "Bounce Back Loan" was a life saver for some entities but inevitably subject to abuse.

Corruption in Latin America continues to be a prominent issue. It is well documented that in the past few years, high profile politicians and D&Os of major private

With motor-related soft tissues injuries no longer a cash cow for fraudulent claims, criminals (and opportunistic amateurs) will turn their attention to areas such as public liability

The UK's HMRC has issued a press release announcing the conviction and sentencing of Steven Gates for unlicensed exports of eight military-grade rifle sights to a buyer in Hong Kong.