United Kingdom: White Collar Crime, Anti-Corruption & Fraud

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FCA Publishes Systems And Controls Advice On Sanctions Following The Expansion Of The UK’s Sanctions Regimes In Response To Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine In 2022 And The Recent Broadening Of... Article 5 June 2026
The Financial Conduct Authority has published findings from its review of over 150 firms' sanctions systems and controls, revealing persistent weaknesses in due diligence, alert management, and trade sanctions compliance. While systems have strengthened since 2023, the average time to report breaches remains over 100 days, and firms continue to struggle with detecting sanctions evasion, particularly in payments, retail banking, and wholesale financial markets sectors.
United Kingdom Commercial
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Macfarlanes LLP
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The Crime And Policing Act 2026: Expanding Corporate Criminal Liability Beyond Economic Crime
The Crime and Policing Act 2026 introduces a sweeping expansion of corporate criminal liability in the UK, extending the reformed identification doctrine to all criminal offences beyond economic crime. This fundamental shift means organisations can now be held liable when senior managers commit any criminal offence within their authority, with no reasonable procedures defence available.
United Kingdom Criminal
TS
Travers Smith LLP
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High Court Dismisses Injunction Application To Prevent Current Account Closure On Grounds Of Financial Crime Concerns
The High Court has dismissed an application for an interim mandatory injunction to prevent a bank from closing personal current accounts, examining claims of breach of contract and alleged failures under the Equality Act 2010. The decision explores the complex interplay between banks' anti-money laundering obligations, their contractual rights to terminate customer relationships, and the practical constraints imposed by tipping-off prohibitions when financial crime concerns arise.
United Kingdom Finance
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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