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The Top 10 Headlines of 2025 – Investigations, White Collar and Investigations
A concise roundup of 2025’s top developments in investigations, white‑collar enforcement, and sanctions, including HMRC’s TBML guidance, SFO updates..
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SFO Refreshes Compliance Programme Evaluation Standards
On 26 November 2025, the SFO published refreshed guidance on how it evaluates a corporate's compliance programme. This refresh turns the internal…
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HFW Corporate Bitesize
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Latest UK Investigations Update
As we near the end of H1 of 2025, we reflect on the latest investigations and white collar news, give our insight into the Government's sanctions…
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SFO Launches Refreshed Corporate Guidance on Self-Reporting and Co-Operation
On 24 April 2025, the SFO issued new guidance on corporate self-reporting and co-operation, fulfilling one of its aims set out in its 2025-26…
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The FCA rows back on publication of investigations, but criticism continues
On 28 November, the FCA published a second consultation on its proposals to publish details of enforcement investigations at an early stage …
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Global investigations and white collar defence briefing – January 2025
As we approach the end of 2024, we give our round up of the latest investigations and white collar news in Q3 …
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Latest UK investigations update
In respect of the changes to Companies House powers, the government website is committed to ensuring that Companies House …
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New Year resolution: double check existing anti-fraud policies and training
The guidance for the new failure to prevent fraud offence was published in November. Here is how businesses can get prepared …
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Fraud, Bribery and Corruption charges can cause more damage than reputational damage. How can you make sure your business stays out of headlines?
Recent bribery charges brought by the UK’s Serious Fraud Office against six individuals who have worked for commodity traders …
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FCA reminder about the Market manipulation practices of “printing” and “flying”
In its January 2024 edition of the Market Watch newsletter the FCA reminded firms of the risks of the market abuse practices of printing and flying…
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Comprehensively Yachts, July 2024 Bulletin
As the northern hemisphere’s summer season begins and the rush of pre-season work slows down, we have found time to put pen to paper to bring you…
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Insurance Bulletin May 2024
Read our Insurance Bulletin for May 2024 covering both regulatory and disputes topics.
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