Freddy Rendall

Aug 7, 2024 | lexology.com | Lorna Emson |Francis Bond |Freddy Rendall

Following on from recent successes in Northern Ireland, the National Crime Agency (NCA) announced on 5 August 2024 that it has successfully concluded a six-year investigation which began with an Unexplained Wealth Order (UWO) and culminated in the forfeiture of two high-value properties linked to the wife of convicted Azerbaijani banker Jahangir Hajiyev.

Jul 31, 2024 | mondaq.com | Helen Harvey |Lorna Emson |Max Hobbs |Freddy Rendall

We recently commented on the apparent emergence of the National Crime Agency (NCA) as the "new sheriff in town" in the field of financial crime. This came after the NCA successfully prosecuted two individuals for bribery offences, something the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has historically faced difficulties with, and new legislation was passed that empowered the NCA to instruct the SFO to conduct certain investigations.

Apr 23, 2024 | blog.macfarlanes.com | Lorna Emson |Max Hobbs |Helen Harvey |Freddy Rendall

Last week, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) published its new strategy for 2024-2029. This identifies four strategic outcomes, by reference to which the SFO articulates various “outputs” that it wants to achieve.

Apr 12, 2024 | blog.macfarlanes.com | Lorna Emson |Max Hobbs |Helen Harvey |Freddy Rendall

On 4 April 2024, the Gambling Commission (the Commission) announced the imposition of a £582,120 fine on a major UK gambling company for its failure to comply with anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions and other social responsibility obligations. The fine was issued following a compliance assessment carried out by the Commission in March 2022.

Apr 12, 2024 | lexology.com | Lorna Emson |Max Hobbs |Helen Harvey |Freddy Rendall

On 4 April 2024, the Gambling Commission (the Commission) announced the imposition of a £582,120 fine on a major UK gambling company for its failure to comply with anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions and other social responsibility obligations. The fine was issued following a compliance assessment carried out by the Commission in March 2022.