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The FCA has recently fined JLT Specialty Limited and Ghana International Bank for limitations in their financial crime systems and controls, specifically weaknesses relating to anti-money laundering (AML)...more
7/14/2022
/ AML/CFT ,
Anti-Money Laundering ,
Bribery ,
Corruption ,
Cryptoassets ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Crimes ,
Money Laundering ,
UK ,
White Collar Crimes
In the early hours of 15 March 2022, following a wait of almost five years, the UK Parliament introduced into law the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act (the "Act"). The Act was fast-tracked at an...more
3/22/2022
/ Anti-Corruption ,
Anti-Money Laundering ,
Corruption ,
Financial Crimes ,
Foreign Investment ,
Money Laundering ,
Pending Legislation ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Standards ,
UK ,
Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs) ,
White Collar Crimes
Amid the uncertainty brought about by the end of the Brexit transition period and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, firms should be aware that the FCA will retain an active approach to financial crime and regulatory enforcement...more
2/16/2021
/ Asset Management ,
BSA/AML ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Crimes ,
Financial Markets ,
Market Abuse ,
Senior Managers ,
Short Selling ,
UK
The criminal justice system in England and Wales, as in other nations, is severely impacted by Covid-19, and is under immense pressure. This extends beyond the investigation and prosecution of criminal activity surrounding...more
4/26/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corporate Misconduct ,
Criminal Investigations ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Financial Crimes ,
Fraud ,
Interim Charging Protocol ,
National Crime Agency (NCA) ,
Popular ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Serious Fraud Office (SFO) ,
State of Emergency ,
UK