The Law Relating to Financial Crime in the United Kingdom

Harrison, Karen; Ryder, Nicholas

Abstract

Outlining the different types of financial crime and its impact, this book is a user-friendly, up-to-date guide to the regulatory processes, systems and legislation which exist in the UK. Each chapter has a similar structure and covers individual financial crimes such as money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, insider dealing, market abuse and bribery and corruption. Offences are summarized and their extent is evaluated using national and international documents. Detailed assessments of financial institutions and regulatory bodies are made and the achievements of these institutions are analysed. Sentencing and policy options for different financial crimes are included and suggestions are made as to how criminal proceeds might be recovered.

• Book Type: Authored Book
• Publication Date: Feb 28, 2013
• Deposit Date: Jun 25, 2013
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• ISBN: 9781409423898
• Keywords: financial crime, money laundering, fraud, terrorist financing, market abuse, bribery, corruption
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/934586
• Publisher URL: http://www.ashgate.com/isbn/9781409423898
• Contract Date: Feb 9, 2017