All Money laundering and financial crime articles – Page 19
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OpinionHouse prices and crime
The cumbersome regime imposed on solicitors to tackle money laundering is not working. The evidence is in sky-high house prices.
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OpinionIBA 2015 – key talking points
The independence of lawyers, money laundering and the refugee crisis are among the topics up for debate at this year’s conference.
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News
Insurer warns on phone fraud against firms
So-called ‘vishing’ frauds typically involve an individual phoning a firm’s cashier ‘to confirm recent transactions’.
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OpinionEconomic crime scene
Is it too simplistic to infer that we are back to business as usual in the City?
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NewsGovernment drops plan to extend corporate criminal liability
Decision to abandon new economic crime offence a 'slap in the face' for SFO director David Green, says leading QC.
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NewsCPS flags up Cayman Islands reform
More efficient criminal justice system will reduce money-laundering threat to UK, according to report.
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NewsSociety concerned over company transparency plan
Prison penalty for failing to comply 'extremely disproportionate', Law Society tells government.
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NewsLibor sentence ‘good for lawyers’ as City seeks advice
Sentence given to first person found guilty of Libor manipulation could encourage traders to assess their own liability, lawyers say.
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NewsPolice issue referral fee fraud warning
Nine people interviewed this month over suspected bogus whiplash claims.
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FeatureRepresentation in SFO interviews
Does a person interviewed in a criminal investigation have the right to a solicitor of their choice?
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FeatureThe Fifa scandal and money laundering laws
With impeccable timing in the wake of the Fifa scandal, new European anti-money laundering provisions are set to come into force.
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NewsSolicitor jailed for aiding ‘cruel’ fraud scheme
Kent practitioner Dale Walker received almost £900,000 for his part in the eight-man operation.
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NewsDon’t get complacent on money laundering – Society
Fourth money laundering directive to become European law this month.
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OpinionWe are not policemen
The reporting obligations imposed on lawyers are inconsistent and confused.
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FeatureRisk and compliance: strength and security
The Law Society’s 2015 risk and compliance conference heard that a firm is only as safe as its weakest link.
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NewsRestore intent to money laundering guidelines – Society
Chancery Lane says solicitors at risk of unintentionally committing offences.
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FeatureWhat the SFO is now doing right
David Green has revitalised the Serious Fraud Office but it remains under pressure to deliver convictions.
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OpinionMoney laundering: thank you, Canada
If only Europe would share Canada’s view that money laundering obligations are inconsistent with efforts to maintain lawyer-client confidentiality.
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OpinionCrime and key enablers
Most solicitors lack a bank’s resources when it comes to client due diligence.