CGU boosts international profile amid MPF controversy

With its active enforcement and untarnished reputation, Brazil’s CGU may now be the first port of call for foreign authorities investigating Brazilian companies.

DOJ wins conviction of forex trader

The Department of Justice’s second attempt at securing a conviction at trial for conduct in currency exchange has proven successful, as a jury returned a guilty verdict against Akshay Aiyer.

London broker pleads guilty to Fatca violations in US

A London-based broker has pleaded guilty at a federal court in Brooklyn to charges of securities fraud and violating Fatca.

Former PwC manager joins K2 Intelligence

K2 Intelligence has recruited former PwC senior manager Sabrine Hassen as associate managing director of its London-based investigations and disputes practice.
Scientist’s wish to profit from sales might have been “banter”, court hears

The founder of an earthquake monitoring equipment company has told a court that a South Korean scientist’s stated desire to earn a “large fortune” from allegedly corrupt sales deals may have been “just banter”.
Record money laundering fine looms for Big Four Australian bank

Australia’s financial intelligence agency could hit one of the country’s largest banks with a fine in the trillions of dollars for the largest breach of money laundering law in the nation’s history.

Jury struggles to reach verdict in Lambert trial

“This is a case where the jury has said they are deadlocked twice,” defence counsel said. “Nothing further can be done.” The presiding judge disagreed.

DOJ tweaks self-reporting, cooperation expectations

The Justice Department has made efforts to clarify what it requires from companies when they come forward with wrongdoing and seek to cooperate.

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What your investigations are missing

Rick Barker at Accuracy in Milan explains why everyone is doing corporate investigations wrong.

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Former PwC manager joins K2 Intelligence

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Danske Bank aims to lead the Nordics’ fight against financial crime

Danske Bank employees who are alarmed by revelations that the Danish lender is at the centre of possibly the largest ever money laundering scandal are...

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