Financial Crimes & Fraud Prevention

In late 2024, UK authorities dismantled a sprawling international money laundering network—dubbed “Operation Destabilise”—that funnelled billions in illicit funds...

Let’s Leave it to the Machines! In an era awash with artificial intelligence, blockchain analytics and predictive algorithms, it’s...

Addleshaw Goddard LLP | David Pygott | Harriet Territt | Gilly Bradbury United Kingdom In this edition we highlight the recently...

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP | Aatif Ahmad | Sophie Newman United Kingdom This article discusses the FCA’s recent enforcement actions...

The End of Static KYC For years, Know Your Customer (KYC) has meant ticking boxes at onboarding and occasionally...

Introduction On 18 February 2025, the UK Gambling Commission highlighted critical trends and emerging threats related to anti-money laundering...

In 2024, a British engineering firm fell victim to a sophisticated deepfake scam, resulting in a staggering loss of...

In December 2024, British authorities dismantled two extensive money-laundering networks—Smart Group and TGR Group—operating across London, Moscow and Dubai....

Introduction Market integrity forms the backbone of a resilient and thriving financial system, ensuring trust, fairness and stability across...

A Growing Problem Card fraud is an escalating threat in the European Union and beyond, with sophisticated tactics causing...