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Money laundering in a virtual world (2018)
Book Chapter
Jones, C. (2018). Money laundering in a virtual world. In C. King, C. Walker, & J. Gurulé (Eds.), The Palgrave Handbook of Criminal and Terrorism Financing Law (165-182). London: Palgrave Macmillan (part of Springer Nature). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-64498-1_8

Virtual currencies are a key aspect of anti-money laundering (AML) regulation. This chapter investigates the United Kingdom’s (UK) approach to virtual worlds and their virtual currencies, determining whether this currency system is included in nation... Read More about Money laundering in a virtual world.

Exploring accountability in bribery and corruption disclosures by UK listed defence companies (2017)
Book Chapter
Chambers-Jones, C., & Day, R. (2017). Exploring accountability in bribery and corruption disclosures by UK listed defence companies. In J. Baldauf, & S. Graschitz (Eds.), Theorie und Praxis aus Rechnungswesen und Wirtschaftsprüfung - Nationale und Internationale Entwicklungen - Festschrift für Univ.-Prof Dr Rudolf Steckel (123-138). Germany: LexisNexis

The aim of this chapter is to examine the bribery and corruption disclosure statements of all companies in the Defence Industry classification of the main market of the London Stock Exchange. The particular motivation for the research arises from fou... Read More about Exploring accountability in bribery and corruption disclosures by UK listed defence companies.

Financial crime and gambling in a virtual world: A new frontier in cybercrime (2014)
Book
Chambers-Jones, C., & Hillman, H. (2014). Financial crime and gambling in a virtual world: A new frontier in cybercrime. London: Edward Elgar

In this unique book, the authors examine the relationship between real world legislation and the new advancements in technology, showing how this can lead to loopholes in legislative protection. They draw upon empirical research to highlight the juri... Read More about Financial crime and gambling in a virtual world: A new frontier in cybercrime.

Cyber economic crime and commonwealth laws (2013)
Journal Article
Chambers-Jones, C. (2013). Cyber economic crime and commonwealth laws. International Journal of Intellectual Property Management, 6(1-2), 95-110. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJIPM.2013.053451

The aim of this paper is to discuss the legal issues affecting commonwealth countries in terms of virtual/cyber financial crime. Virtual financial crime or cyber financial crime is where acts of fraud money laundering, etc., take place over the inter... Read More about Cyber economic crime and commonwealth laws.

Virtual economies and financial crime: Money laundering in cyberspace (2012)
Book
Chambers, C. (2012). Virtual economies and financial crime: Money laundering in cyberspace. Edward Elgar

Virtual economies and financial crime are ever-growing, increasingly significant facets to banking, finance and anti-money laundering regulations on an international scale. In this pathbreaking and timely book, these two important issues are explored... Read More about Virtual economies and financial crime: Money laundering in cyberspace.

How virtual are virtual economies? An exploration into the legal, social and economic nature of virtual world economies (2011)
Journal Article
Chambers, C. (2011). How virtual are virtual economies? An exploration into the legal, social and economic nature of virtual world economies. Computer Law and Security Review, 27(4), 377-384. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clsr.2011.05.007

Virtual world economies are undoubtedly increasing in growth, participation and importance. Their macroeconomic impact has already been seen as important in the real world economies; however its governance and jurisdiction is unclear. This paper will... Read More about How virtual are virtual economies? An exploration into the legal, social and economic nature of virtual world economies.

The reforms: a political safe haven or political suicide – is the Labour bubble bursting? (2011)
Journal Article
Chambers, C. (2011). The reforms: a political safe haven or political suicide – is the Labour bubble bursting?. Journal of Financial Regulation and Compliance, 19(1), 5-17. https://doi.org/10.1108/13581981111106130

© 2011, © Emerald Group Publishing Limited. Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the political influence on the reforms proffered for the banking sector. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is divided into three main parts. First, th... Read More about The reforms: a political safe haven or political suicide – is the Labour bubble bursting?.

UK banking regulation (2011)
Book Chapter
Chambers, C. (2011). UK banking regulation. In A. Kostyuk (Ed.), Banking Reform. Ukraine Banking Academy

Banks have been an integral part of the UK’s infrastructure since their first inception by the Lombards’ in 1663 on the banks of the River Thames. The nature and the scope of banks and banking services have grown beyond all recognition since the earl... Read More about UK banking regulation.

The banks: Rising from the ashes or still smouldering? (2011)
Journal Article
Chambers, C. (2011). The banks: Rising from the ashes or still smouldering?. International Journal of Liability and Scientific Enquiry, 4(2), 107-128. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJLSE.2011.041981

The paper examines the banking system over the last two years, since the first signs of the economic crisis became apparent with the collapse of Northern Rock. The paper will be in four main parts. Part one will consider briefly the economic crisis b... Read More about The banks: Rising from the ashes or still smouldering?.

The fate of the financial services authority: Bought back from the brink or on the edge of a precipice? (2010)
Journal Article
Chambers, C. (2010). The fate of the financial services authority: Bought back from the brink or on the edge of a precipice?. Business Law Review, 31(8/9), 198-200

It has not just been the electorate which has been held in turmoil in recent days but also the fate of the Financial Services Authority (FSA) and the Bank of England regarding their future role in financial regulation. Now that the United Kingdom (UK... Read More about The fate of the financial services authority: Bought back from the brink or on the edge of a precipice?.

Banking on reform in 2010: Is regulatory change ever enough and will the general election hold the answers for the financial services industry? (2010)
Journal Article
Chambers, C. (2010). Banking on reform in 2010: Is regulatory change ever enough and will the general election hold the answers for the financial services industry?. Law Teacher, 44(2), 218-234. https://doi.org/10.1080/03069400.2010.486281

Over the past three years the financial service industry within the UnitedKingdom has undergone a major crisis. No part of the industry has goneuntouched and even the regulators and the Government have comeunder fire for their part in promulgating th... Read More about Banking on reform in 2010: Is regulatory change ever enough and will the general election hold the answers for the financial services industry?.

The Financial Services Act 2010: how will the FSA rise to meet its new challenges? (2010)
Journal Article
Chambers, C., & Ryder, N. (2010). The Financial Services Act 2010: how will the FSA rise to meet its new challenges?. Financial Regulation International, 13(3),

The United Kingdom’s (UK) financial services industry and regulators were rocked by the recent global financial crisis. The Financial Services Act 2010 (the Act) provides the Financial Services Authority (FSA) with more powers and statutory duties in... Read More about The Financial Services Act 2010: how will the FSA rise to meet its new challenges?.

Financial crisis management and bank resolution (2010)
Journal Article
Chambers, C. (2010). Financial crisis management and bank resolution. Journal of Banking Regulation, 12(1), 91-93. https://doi.org/10.1057/jbr.2010.23

At a time when financial regulation in the banking world is uncertain and strained books such as this is integral to the understanding, teaching and learning of the subject. This collection of works is an excellent example of how banking regulation h... Read More about Financial crisis management and bank resolution.

How virtual are virtual economies? An exploration into the legal, social and economic nature of virtual world economies (2010)
Book Chapter
Chambers, C. (2010). How virtual are virtual economies? An exploration into the legal, social and economic nature of virtual world economies. In S. Kirkegaard, & P. Kirkegaard (Eds.), Private Law, rights duties and conflicts (172-185). Kirkegaard

Virtual world economies are undoubtedly increasing in growth, participation and importance. Their macroeconomic impact has already been seen as important in the real world economies, however its governance and jurisdiction is unclear. This paper will... Read More about How virtual are virtual economies? An exploration into the legal, social and economic nature of virtual world economies.

The credit crunch and mortgage fraud- too little too late? A comparative analysis of the policies adopted in the United States of America and the United Kingdom (2010)
Book Chapter
Chambers, C., & Ryder, N. (2010). The credit crunch and mortgage fraud- too little too late? A comparative analysis of the policies adopted in the United States of America and the United Kingdom. In I. Balogh, & S. Kis (Eds.), Housing, housing costs and mortgages: Tends, impact and prediction. Nova Science Publishers

E-banking and e-fraud: A comparative investigation in Jamaica and the UK (2010)
Journal Article
Turksen, U., & Chambers, C. (2010). E-banking and e-fraud: A comparative investigation in Jamaica and the UK

The unprecedented growth of 'e-banking' has nullified the traditional methods of banking and transformed the way millions of customers conduct banking transactions. E-banking has many benefits and has been created in a technological age to aid busin... Read More about E-banking and e-fraud: A comparative investigation in Jamaica and the UK.

The Banking Act 2009: A historical piece of legislation or a relic of our time? Only history can tell (2010)
Journal Article
Chambers, C. (2010). The Banking Act 2009: A historical piece of legislation or a relic of our time? Only history can tell. International Journal of Liability and Scientific Enquiry, 3(1/2), 72-85. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJLSE.2010.031824

Our future is unwritten, this cannot be doubted. However, could it be that our banking history could hold the answers that could save us from the economic crisis that is ravaging our nation and societies future? The new Banking Act 2009 as well as ma... Read More about The Banking Act 2009: A historical piece of legislation or a relic of our time? Only history can tell.