The increasing average length of sentences given to convicted money launderers in the UK over the past decade makes a strong enough story in itself.
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White Collar Crime
Unexplained Wealth Orders: Guilty Until Proven Innocent?
Following the news that Zamira Hajiyeva, who is currently fighting the UK's first Unexplained Wealth Order (UWO), …
SEC Chair: US “Acting largely Alone” on Corporate Bribery
Last week, US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman Jay Clayton spoke to the New York Economic Club…
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?
The UK is receiving a record number of European arrest warrants for suspects that have fled other European Union…
What Does It Take to Be a White Collar Attorney?
From being practical to dynamic, Jim shares how an internal investigation at a company is handled when something…
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…
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Detecting Corrupt Behaviour
How is corrupt behaviour usually detected?
Corrupt behaviour is usually revealed as a result of the obligations…
Are Regulators Struggling to Tackle Money Laundering?
A whopping USD 800 billion to USD 2 trillion is predicted to be laundered every year, globally.