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Business crime

FCA reinforces commitment to tackle UK financial crime

Targeted, outcomes-based approach keeps financial services firms at the centre of push for corporate crime enforcement
Financial Services

Court of Appeal dismisses SIPP operator's challenge of UK financial ombudsman decision

Focus on pre-contractual due diligence may act as a warning to execution-only providers
Business crime

UK tax disputes set for further 'failure to prevent' corporate criminal offences

Corporates face increasing risk of criminal prosecution for tax evasion under a new fraud offence and Labour government
Dispute resolution

UK government bides time on legislative action to reverse the effect of Paccar

Litigation funding in England and Wales remains in limbo as new government holds out for Civil Justice Council review
Real estate

UK First-tier Tribunal further clarifies Electronic Communications Code agreement terms

New guidance provided on typical terms in dispute between operators and site providers during negotiation of agreements
Financial Services

UK 'finfluencer' trial date set by Crown Court for 2027

Those interested in the outcome of the landmark case will have to wait nearly three years for a resolution
Business crime

Failure to prevent fraud: Steps to take ahead of the UK government's guidance being published

New offence in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, delayed by the general election, expected to enter into force
Regulatory and compliance

How 'known risks' will work under the UK Procurement Act 2023

What should be considered when dealing with the list of known risks in a tender notice?
Regulatory Outlook

Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2024

FCA speech on tackling financial crime | Financial Action Task Force
Employment and pensions

Corporate transparency reforms spell major change for UK pension trustee companies

New rules have already started to apply with ID verification and other changes on the way
Knowledge Notes

What did the UK King's Speech contain for business?

As anticipated, the new government has announced a broad range of legislative priorities
Competition, antitrust and trade

New independent regulator for English football announced in the King's Speech

Football and its fans will be hoping that a governance bill paves the way for a more equitable field for