Lorna Emson
Macfarlanes LLP
Articles
Not so wise: the FCA imposes a new fine for anti-money laundering failings
United Kingdom - May 12 2021 The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has imposed a £178,000 fine (reduced from £236,740 to avoid serious financial hardship) on Sapien Capital…
Is the United States more effective than the United Kingdom at prosecuting economic crime?
United Kingdom, USA - May 7 2021 The US is widely perceived as the dominant nation in the enforcement and prosecution of global Economic Crime. This perception seems, at first glance…
Unlawfully obtained evidence: Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority v Azima
United Kingdom - May 6 2021 In this case, the Claimant (RAKIA, which is the state investment entity of the emirate Ras Al Khaimah) alleged that the Defendant (Mr Azima)…
Conviction and collapse: a mixed week for the SFO
United Kingdom - April 30 2021 On Wednesday the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) announced that it had secured a corporate conviction against GPT Special Project Management (GPT), a…
Hot streak: more enforcement action from the UK Gambling Commission for AML failures
United Kingdom - March 26 2021 The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced a £6m fine against another gambling company as a result of social responsibility and anti-money…
