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The Do’s and Don’ts of Independent Anti-Money Laundering Audits

28th August 2019
When the 4th Anti-Money Laundering Directive was introduced in 2017, it fundamentally changed the way businesses handle money, and one part of this directive which is often overlooked is the need for an independent audit of AML processes to be carried out on a regular basis.
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Brexit and Business Crime: What Next?

30th July 2019
The UK is receiving a record number of European arrest warrants for suspects that have fled other European Union countries.
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What Does It Take to Be a White Collar Attorney?

2nd July 2019
From being practical to dynamic, Jim shares how an internal investigation at a company is handled when something does not look right. What drew you to the legal practice of White Collar Criminal Defense? I didn’t start my legal career thinking, specifically, that I could be a White Collar Lawyer but I have always had […]
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What Is a Cartel Investigation?

1st July 2019
Often associated with drug lords, Anne touches on cartels relate to antitrust law, how investigations are led in companies and what needs to happen in order for a settlement to occur. Are all cartels illegal? This is a question of definition. Nowadays, the term “cartel” is commonly used for an illegal agreement between competitors – […]
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Detecting Corrupt Behaviour

4th June 2019
How is corrupt behaviour usually detected? Corrupt behaviour is usually revealed as a result of the obligations placed on financial services businesses and professional services firms to report suspicious activity.  This is encouraging because the increasing frequency of revelations of suspicions of bribery and corruption suggests that the legislation designed to combat money laundering is […]
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Are Regulators Struggling to Tackle Money Laundering?

1st May 2019
A whopping USD 800 billion to USD 2 trillion is predicted to be laundered every year, globally.
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Is AML Playing Catch-Up to Bribery?

26th April 2019
Recently released reports on the Bribery Act 2010 and by the Office for Professional Body Anti-Money Laundering Supervision (‘OPBAS’) have given contrasting assessments of the performance of two keystones in the fight against financial crime and corruption.
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Tough on Crime or Tougher to Prosecute?

26th April 2019
Aimed at improving the 2007 Regulations (MLR 2007), they oblige relevant persons to take a more risk-based approach towards anti-money laundering.
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What Does Brexit Mean for Money Laundering Regulation?

17th April 2019
What will happen to the trading and regulatory relationship between the UK and EU post-Brexit?
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The Different Ways Money Laundering Works

15th April 2019
Criminals who obtain millions of dollars through illegal means need to make that dirty money appear clean. Bloomberg QuickTake explains the most popular ways that crooks launder money. Warning, don't try this at home.
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