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WhatsUp? When instant messaging causes trouble

28.03.2024 | Instant messaging is now a fundamental part of our working and personal lives. However, for financial services firms and their employees in particular, where the two areas overlap,...


Guidance on prosecuting offences under the Online Safety Act 2023

26.03.2024 | The Online Safety Act 2023 (the OSA 2023) now has a firmly established statutory footing, and is making significant waves in the online regulation landscape. To further consolidate...


Fraud case roundup

26.03.2024 | In Say Chong Lim & others v Chee Kong Ong (a bankrupt) (also known as Francis Ong) [2024] EWHC 373 (Ch), the High Court imposed an immediate custodial sentence...


First cyber-flashing conviction under the Online Safety Act 2023

19.03.2024 | In a landmark case, Nicholas Hawkes, from Basildon, Essex, has become the first person to be convicted and imprisoned in England and Wales for the criminal offence of...


A new Annual Plan for the Competition and Markets Authority

15.03.2024 | The CMA has published its Annual Plan for 2024 to 2025 (the “New Plan”), following engagement with more than 70 businesses and other organisations across the UK.


OFSI publish further guidance on the licence application process

29.02.2024 | Financial sanctions and, in particular, targeted asset freezes, impact not only the sanctioned individual but also their family and close associates. The UK sanctions regime recognises there are...


C4’s ‘The Jury: Murder Trial’ - what’s the verdict on our jury system?

26.02.2024 | The programme The Jury: Murder Trial being broadcast on Channel 4 is already proving to be fascinating viewing. The programme in 4 parts follows the deliberations of two juries as they...


Getting tough on insider trading

22.02.2024 | Insider dealing has long been a serious topic for financial services firms and their regulator, and continues to be a widespread issue across the sector. In the UK,...


Difficulties in sentencing historic sexual offences

21.02.2024 | Cases relating to historic sexual offences seem to have dominated the media in recent times. Some difficult and sensitive issues can arise when the courts are dealing with...


Immigration issues and the regulatory consequences for financial services firms

19.02.2024 | For firms regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), it is vital that the business – and its relevant employees – ensure that its conduct is without reproach...


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