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Corporate Crime update - December 2018
Welcome to the December 2018 edition of our corporate crime update - our round up of developments in relation to corruption, money laundering, …
UAE introduces new anti-corruption laws with extra-territorial effect
Federal Decree No. 24 of 2018 has amended certain provisions of Federal Law No. 3 of 1987 (the "Penal Code") to strengthen anti-corruption legislation in …
Corporate Crime autumn update 2018
Welcome to the autumn 2018 edition of our corporate crime update - our round up of developments in relation to corruption, money …
Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal clarifies “innocent purpose” defence to insider dealing
The Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal (CFA) has recently allowed the Securities and Futures Commission’s (SFC) appeal against the Market Misconduct …
Second Wave of United States Sanctions Against Iran Re-Imposed
Following President Trump’s decision on May 8, 2018 to withdraw the United States from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (“JCPOA”), the US …
High Court considers extraterritorial application of compulsory powers
In the case of R (On The Application Of KBR Inc) v The Director of the Serious Fraud Office [2018] EWHC 2368 (Admin) ("KBR"), the High …
FATCA Update: First-ever conviction signals increased enforcement risk
The former CEO of Saint Vincent-based Loyal Bank pleaded guilty and was convicted on 11 September of conspiring to defraud the US by failing to comply …
Thailand's new anti-corruption law targets foreign corporates
Thailand is the latest Asian jurisdiction to strengthen its anti-graft legislation. India, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and China have all …
SFC publishes AML/CFT inspection findings and urges intermediaries to ensure compliance
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a circular on 31 August 2018 highlighting both deficiencies and good practices observed in relation to …
HKMA endorses benefits of cooperation
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has recently released its first Guidance Note on Cooperation with the HKMA in Investigations and Enforcement …
Corporate Crime summer update 2018
Welcome to the summer 2018 edition of our corporate crime update - our round up of developments in relation to corruption, money …
US Appellate Court Rejects DOJ's Expansive Use of Conspiracy for FCPA Jurisdiction
On August 24, 2018, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the government's broad interpretation of the jurisdictional reach of the Foreign Corrupt …
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