UK’s new ‘failure to prevent fraud’ offence
Our Head of Advocacy Charles Bott KC spoke to GRIP this week about the UK’s new ‘failure to prevent fraud’ offence, which is coming into effect next September.
ANALYSIS | Practical approach welcomed from BVI Commercial Court
Our Senior Barrister, Malcolm Arthurs, analyses the impact of a recent BVI Commercial Court decision to simultaneously consider and grant restoration application and insolvent liquidation application to manage BVI Business Companies Act requirements.
OPINION | Banks should be held accountable when fraud takes place on their watch
Martin Kenney writes exclusively for GRIP on the failures of banks when it comes to fraud.
ANALYSIS | Landmark lawsuit sends ‘ripples’ through the world of cryptocurrency
One of the most significant aspects of the recent ruling between cryptocurrency firm Ripple vs. the Securities and Exchange Commission in the USA is the clarification on the status of digital assets, says Harley Thomas, our forensic accountant and senior investigator.
OPINION | The evolution of the SFO continues as the policing links continue to grow
Tony McClements suggests we should take comfort from the changes afoot at Britain’s premier anti-fraud agency, the SFO.
OPINION | Canada must enforce its anti-money laundering laws
Writing exclusively for the Toronto Star in Canada, Martin Kenney laments Canada’s lack of effective action against money laundering and corruption.
COMMENT | The SFO under its new director
Our Head of Investigations, Tony McClements, assesses the first few months of Nick Ephgrave’s days in office at the helm of the Serious Fraud Office in the UK. Tony writes: “Since Ephgrave commenced his tenure, he has made all the right noises. For example, he has committed the SFO to targeting and prosecuting the well-resourced […]
OPINION | No more ‘flogging dead horses’ at the SFO
Will the new head of the Serious Fraud Office make headway against the problems that have beset the organisation?
COMMENTARY | Unexplained Wealth Orders in Canada
Are the use of Unexplained Wealth Orders justified in Canada? Martin Kenney explores the issue in this commentary piece for the Toronto Star.
ANALYSIS | Can the UK teach the US how to manage beneficial ownership registers?
Whose beneficial ownership register is “best”? Martin Kenney analyses and compares the UK and USA’s corporate beneficial ownership registers, for IFC Review.