Financial Services & Tax

Articles

Improving the effectiveness of the Money Laundering Regulations

Niall Hearty considers the UK government’s consultation on reforms to the Money Laundering Regulations

The National Crime Agency’s art world alert

Dr Angelika Hellweger outlines the main points in the National Crime Agency’s amber alert relating to the art storage sector, the factors that made it necessary and the challenges it presents

The Seychelles: enhancing the proposed framework for virtual asset service providers

Seychelles attracts major cryptocurrency platforms with its balanced regulatory environment that fosters innovation while ensuring security and stability, says Malcolm Moller.

Insolvencies on the rise and the responsibilities of directors

Stephen Wade discusses some of the drivers of insolvencies and reminds directors of their responsibilities

Hunt v Singh: the lay of the land on director’s duties following Sequana

In exploring the Hunt v Singh decision, Jonathan Gorman clarifies when directors' duties to creditors arise, emphasising knowledge of insolvency risks over mere financial distress

Securing evidence from overseas: competition investigations and new law for the digital age

Peter Binning and Edward Hodgson look at a range of recent cases limiting the extraterritorial application of criminal (and civil) powers in enforcement cases against corporates, and consider how parliament is creating laws to overcome these problems, particularly in the field of big tech

Digital compliance is critical to help legal firms rise above regulation

Regulated UK firms, including legal practices, are grappling with increased regulatory demands amid shrinking budgets

The looming scandal involving cum-cum transactions

In the second instalment in a two-part series, Stewart Hey, Hugh Gunson and Rachel Warren discuss cum-cum transactions and the signs that enforcement activity might be on the horizon