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The UK government has announced plans to rolled out reforms to protect the economy from fraud and money laundering. The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill aims to “drive dirty money out of the UK,” read a press release by the Home Office. The Bill is currently in Parliament for a second…
By Will McCurdy 19/05/2021 Some experts believe a fundamentally different approach to the pound sterling could help the UK stay internationally competitive. Will McCurdy explores the potential effect of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) on the UK financial services industry, if it could help the City of London stay competitive, and what challenges its introduction might hold. In 2020, though almost everyone could tell you what a Bitcoin is, and in some circles almost anyone could tell you what a blockchain is, far less could tell you what a central bank digital currency (CBDC) is. What ...
By Neil Hodge2021-05-10T15:57:00+01:00 A December deadline is fast approaching for all countries in the European Union to pass legislation in order to harmonize whistleblower protection across the single market. Lawyers warn there are still likely to be wide variations in the level of security national laws will offer those brave enough to speak up. The EU Whistleblowing Directive—which must be transposed into national law by Dec. 17—aims to increase the scope and level of minimum protection afforded to individuals who speak up about possible wrongdoing. The directive extends protection t...
Thomas Cattee Adam Hoefel White collar crime solicitor Neil Williams, who has experience in business crime and fraud, investigations, and bribery and corruption, joins the firm from Rahman Ravelli, where he was legal director. Chris Stevens Lisa Uttley Thomas Cattee, also a white-collar crime solicitor, joins Gherson from the Serious Fraud Office where he was principal investigative lawyer. Cattee’s experience includes leading significant elements of the investigations and negotiations in the recently concluded Airbus Deferred Prosecution Agreement. Sandra Ong Solicitor Adam Hoefel, pre...
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