Following Libor and other high profile cases, corporate crime is under the spotlight. Our webinars, presented by top industry experts, will address the key issues arising out of these ongoing cases and examine forthcoming changes to the regulatory landscape.
In September our eminent speakers will review what the creation of the FCA will mean for financial crime. In a highly globalised world it is impossible to ignore the international nature of many corporate crimes. Our March webinar will give you practical tips on how to deal with the increasing number of sanctions, while our April webinar examines the complexities of investigating cross- border cases. Finally, in November, we will provide you with top tips to ensure compliance with the Bribery Act and other key pieces of legislation, ensuring that you are up to date with significant developments in this complex area of law.
Forthcoming Webinars
Here is the schedule of forthcoming webinars for this practice area.
On Demand Webinars
Here is a list of previously broadcast webinars that are now available on demand.
22nd Jun 2012 12:30
Civil recovery orders
Civil Recovery Orders are described as draconian by many practitioners. They allow prosecution authorities to confiscate property even if they have been unable to successfully prosecute or have taken a decision not to prosecute. They require the prosecuting authorities to prove that on balance of probabilities criminal activity has taken place and the funds they aim to confiscate, are the proceeds of crime.
With the use of Civil Recovery Orders on the rise, our eminent speakers will review the law and procedure surrounding them and update you on the recent significant cases.
This webinar will cover:
• Law and procedure
• SOCA v Gale
• SOCA v Perry
• Enforcement overseas
• Contempt of court
• Joint guidance
10th Sep 2012 12:30
Enforcing financial regulation
Is the FSA fit for purpose?
The financial crisis has put the spotlight on financial regulation, with many arguing that the existing regulatory framework has failed. The recent scandal surrounding the fixing of the Libor rates has reinforced the belief that the system is in need of urgent reform. In response to these criticisms, the Government hopes that the Financial Conduct Authority will ‘protect and enhance confidence in the UK financial system’.
The speakers of this fully interactive webinar will debate the latest proposals, whilst allowing you to question them on the issues which concern you the most.
This webinar will cover:
• FSA’s powers
• Enforcement activity
• Proposals for FCA
15th Oct 2012 12:30
Insider dealing update
Michael Barnier, the EU Financial Services Commissioner, has recently proposed new rules to criminalise market manipulation. The announcement came following the Libor rates rigging scandal. Barnier hopes that this measure will ‘send a clear message to deter potential offenders, if you commit insider dealing or market manipulation you face jail and a criminal record.’
With this spotlight on insider dealing, it is essential that you remain abreast of the law to ensure compliance.
This webinar will cover:
• Part V of the Criminal Justice Act 1993
• European Directives
• Recent case law update
• Criminalisation of market manipulation
19th Nov 2012 12:30
Bribery and corruption - where are we now?
Although the Bribery Act came into force in July 2011, there have been no prosecutions to date. This pertinent webinar will update you on the latest guidance and dispel some of the uncertainty surrounding this complex legislation.
The Serious Fraud Office has recently reviewed its guidance on self-reporting, facilitation payments, gifts and hospitality. Many practitioners believe that the new approach is inspired by the SFO new Director’s more aggressive stance towards prosecution. In this environment, a prosecution under the Bribery Act is likely to be just around the corner.
Our eminent speakers will give you practical tips to ensure you are compliant with the regulation.
This webinar will cover:
• UK Bribery Act 2010
o Guidance and enforcement
o Compliance
o How successfully has it been implemented?
o The court’s likely approach
o The offence of failure to prevent bribery
o Corporate internal investigations
• US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
• Current developments
14th Feb 2013 12:30
Latest developments in money laundering
Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) require enhanced due diligence from firms doing business with them. PEPs include people appointed by a foreign government to a high profile position, their relatives and close business associates. If a firm discovers that one of its clients is a PEP, they will need to take adequate measures to establish the source of their funds and wealth to ensure that they are not stripping their countries of assets through bribery and corruption
In an increasingly unstable global political environment, it is essential to be up to date with the rules when dealing with PEPs in order not to fall foul of the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations.
This webinar will cover:
• Update on the 4th Directive
• Dealing with politically exposed persons
• FSA enforcement against companies and individuals
• Case law update
19th Mar 2013 12:30
Sanctions
Recent political unrest in the Middle East during the ‘Arab Spring’, the continuing crisis in Syria and the escalating tensions between the West and Iran over Iran’s nuclear programme have led to an increase in sanctions. These are being issued by a plethora of states and organisations, making it difficult to stay on top of the latest developments. Yet failing to comply with these sanctions can result in severe penalties including fines, prison terms and loss of future US business.
Our experienced speakers will offer you an update on the latest trading and financial sanctions as well as trends in enforcement, ensuring that you do not fall foul of these complex requirements.
This webinar will cover:
• Update on trading and financial sanctions
• Funds, financial assets, economic resources
• How to obtain a licence
• Challenging sanctions
• Enforcement – civil and criminal
• Case law update
25th Apr 2013 12:30
Cross-border investigations
Many businesses operate in an increasingly globalised environment, with which comes greater risk of cross-border corporate crime. In order to combat this crime more effectively there is increased co-operation between different national regulators and prosecutors. The UK Government has announced that it will opt-in to EU negotiations for a proposed European Investigation Order (EIO). The proposals are to replace the existing regime with a single mutual recognition tool for evidence gathering amongst EU Member States. It is hoped that this will make evidence gathering less fragmented and more efficient.
Our eminent speakers will discuss these proposals and offer you practical tips for dealing with multiple enforcement authorities.
This webinar will cover:
• Evidence gathering and the European Investigation Order
• Extradition and the European Arrest Warrant
• Simultaneous investigations and proceedings
• Dealing with multiple enforcement authorities
• Case law update
