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UK announces sanctions against Zimbabwean individuals for human rights violations

United Kingdom, Zimbabwe - February 8 2021 Four Zimbabwean security sector chiefs responsible for serious human rights violations have been designated under the UK's Zimbabwe sanctions regime…

Michelle de Kluyver, David Pygott, Erin Shoesmith, Polly Sprenger, Sarah Thomas, David Young

FCA Warns Against ‘Clone Firm’ Investment Scams Causing Losses Over £78m in 2020

United Kingdom - February 8 2021 The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning about 'clone firm' investment scams where fraudsters set up fake firms which imitate…

Michelle de Kluyver, David Pygott, Erin Shoesmith, Polly Sprenger, Sarah Thomas, David Young

US considers possible sanctions against Russia

Russia, USA - February 8 2021 Following on from the article reported in last week's update, the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken has stated that he is "deeply disturbed by the…

Michelle de Kluyver, David Pygott, Erin Shoesmith, Polly Sprenger, Sarah Thomas, David Young

Swiss financial regulator reprimands former Julius Baer CEOs following money laundering inquiry

Switzerland - February 8 2021 Switzerland's financial regulator, FINMA, has sent written reprimands to two former CEOs of private bank Julius Baer, Boris Collardi and Bernhard…

Michelle de Kluyver, David Pygott, Erin Shoesmith, Polly Sprenger, Sarah Thomas, David Young

NCA successful in international takedown of malware Emotet

United Kingdom - February 8 2021 Emotet, a malware that was used by cybercriminals to infiltrate thousands of companies and millions of computers worldwide, has been taken down in an…

Michelle de Kluyver, David Pygott, Erin Shoesmith, Polly Sprenger, Sarah Thomas, David Young