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    • 20 June 2012

      European anti-money laundering developments

      The Law Society made representations to Europe on proposals for the creation of a fourth European money laundering directive, while the UK government chose not to opt in to the draft directive on asset freezing and confiscation.

    • 20 June 2012

      Launderers in the news - June 2012

      Our regular round-up of those hitting the headlines for money laundering in the last two months

    • 20 June 2012

      Financial Crime Symposium - May 2012

      The Law Society held an international financial crime symposium on 15 May 2012. Over 120 delegates attended the event to discuss the key issues in financial crime prevention.

    • 20 June 2012

      Deferred prosecution agreements

      The Ministry of Justice is consulting on the possible introduction of deferred prosecution agreements for companies in relation to financial crimes.

    • 17 May 2012

      Bank wins latest round in Shah v HSBC

      The Queen's Bench Division dismissed Mr Shah's claims for damages against HSBC Private Bank (UK) Ltd (HSBC) for over US$300m.

    • 17 April 2012

      Solicitor's conviction for money laundering overturned

      A solicitor was found not to have made false declarations on the certificate of title despite failing to disclose his financial interest in the transaction, resulting in his convictions for money laundering and mortgage fraud being overturned.

    • 17 April 2012

      EU releases consultation on amendments

      The European Commission has launched a consultation on amendments to the third money laundering directive (third directive) to address changes required by the updated Financial Action Taskforce (FATF) Standards.

    • 17 April 2012

      Launderers in the news - April 2012

      Money laundering convictions making the news in the last two months

    • 19 March 2012

      Law Society hosts Financial Crime Symposium

      The private sector will be given the chance to contribute to the future of financial crime prevention laws at a symposium hosted by the Law Society on May 15th.

    • 23 February 2012

      FATF releases new standards

      FATF has updated and released its 40 recommendations on combating money laundering

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