Tim Thomas, Director and Head of Financial Services Regulation, talks to Bloomberg about the recent acquittal of Konstantin Vishnyak: Bloomberg: Hitting delete was better than the panic button for ex banker…Read more
Month: September 2020
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) leak: UHNWI’s – the wrong target?
The FinCEN leak will surprise no experienced lawyers advising UHNWIs (Ultra-High Net Worth Individuals) and their professional advisers. The irony of the disclosure by International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) and the recent BBC Panorama…Read more
The FCA and cannabis: an unlikely pairing?
The recent announcement by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of guidance for companies in the medicinal cannabis sector, thinking about listing on UK exchanges, is a welcome development. While the 2018 legalisation of medicinal cannabis…Read more
Furlough fraud: what lies ahead?
Furlough fraud claims are on the rise. Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC) together with whistleblowing organisations are reporting thousands of complaints against employers in relation to abuse of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS)….Read more
