All Outputs (142)

The financing of terrorism and the threat posed by the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (2016)
Journal Article

The aim of this article is to identify the funding streams that have been exploited by the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant.

Is justice deferred, justice denied? Not necessarily (2016)
Journal Article

At long last, the Serious Fraud Office has received a major boost in its prosecution of bribery. Serious Fraud Office v Standard Bank PLC is a landmark case because it is not only the first case where the SFO has looked to prosecute a commercial orga... Read More about Is justice deferred, justice denied? Not necessarily.

The Law Relating to Financial Crime in the United Kingdom (2016)
Book

The objective of this book is to adopt a holistic approach towards financial crime and its impact in the United Kingdom. The 2nd edition of this book adopts an innovative approach towards the concept of financial crime. It begins by offering a workab... Read More about The Law Relating to Financial Crime in the United Kingdom.

HSBC and tax evasion scandal: the prosecution of white-collar criminals and the legacy of the coalition government (2015)
Journal Article

Market manipulation: Regulatory and enforcement responses in the United Kingdom and United States of America (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The aim of this conference paper is to provide a critical assessment of the response to market manipulation in the United Kingdom and the United States of America following the 2007/2008 financial crisis. The paper concentrates on the imposition of f... Read More about Market manipulation: Regulatory and enforcement responses in the United Kingdom and United States of America.

Financial regulation: An essential or incidental component in the anti-corruption toolkit? (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The aim of this paper is to review the relationship between financial regulation and the enforcement of the Bribery Act 2010. The paper concentrates on the role of the Financial Conduct Authority and the Serious Fraud Office.

Money laundering and the United Kingdom: A haven for dirty money and an endless cycle? A critical reflection on the United Kingdom’s anti-money laundering policies (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

This paper critically assesses the effectiveness and appropriateness of the United Kingdom's anti-money laundering policy. The paper concentrates on Part 7 of the Proceeds of Crime Act, the Terrorism Act 2000 and the enforcement policies of the Finan... Read More about Money laundering and the United Kingdom: A haven for dirty money and an endless cycle? A critical reflection on the United Kingdom’s anti-money laundering policies.

The legal mechanisms to control bribery and corruption (2015)
Book Chapter

The aim of this chapter is to critically assess the effectiveness of the United Kingdom's legal responses to bribery and corruption. In particular, the chapter appraises the impact of the Bribery Act 2010 and comments on the enforcement strategy of... Read More about The legal mechanisms to control bribery and corruption.

The Financial War on Terror: A Review of Counter-Terrorist Financing Strategies since 2001 (2015)
Book

On September 11, 2001, 19 terrorists committed the largest and deadliest terrorist attack in the United States of America. The response from the inter-national community, and in particular the US, was swift. President George Bush declared what has co... Read More about The Financial War on Terror: A Review of Counter-Terrorist Financing Strategies since 2001.

A contemporary review of the relationship between the global financial crisis, financial crime and white collar criminals (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

This paper seeks to offer a refreshing and alternative interpretation and identifies a new factor that not only contributed towards the 2008 financial crisis, but continued to thrive in the perfect economic storm: white collar crime. The hypothesis o... Read More about A contemporary review of the relationship between the global financial crisis, financial crime and white collar criminals.

Credible deterrence and the financial services industry (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

This presentation concentrated on the recent cases where individuals have been banned from performing controlled functions as a result of their behaviour in their personal life (such as the ban of Blackrock investment manager Jonathan Burrows caught... Read More about Credible deterrence and the financial services industry.

The financial war on terrorism: A critical review of the United Kingdom’s counter-terrorist financing strategies (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The aim of this paper is to provide a critique of the United Kingdom’s (UK) counter-terrorist financing (CTF) measures since the introduction of the ‘Financial War on Terrorism’ in September 2001. The paper is divided into three sections. The first... Read More about The financial war on terrorism: A critical review of the United Kingdom’s counter-terrorist financing strategies.

Wales, the land that banks forgot (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The aim of the presentation was to provide a contemporary update and commentary on access to credit in Wales in light of the 2008 financial crisis. Particular attention was made to the evolution of the consumer credit market, levels of debt, irrespon... Read More about Wales, the land that banks forgot.

The financial war on terrorism: A review of counter-terrorist financing strategies since 2001 (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The aim of this presentation is to critically review the impact of the financial war on terrorism in the United States of America and the United Kingdom.

The fight against fraud: A critical review and comparative analysis of the Labour and Conservative government’s anti-fraud policies in the United Kingdom (2015)
Journal Article

This article identifies the new trends and policies adopted by the Labour and Conservative governments towards the prevention of fraud and critiques their effectiveness.

Fighting Financial Crime in the Global Economic Crisis: Policy, Trends and Sanctions (2014)
Book

In September 2007, the collapse of the United States (US) sub-prime mortgage market resulted in the global meltdown of the financial markets. This resulted in the collapse of many international financial institutions including Northern Rock, Bradfor... Read More about Fighting Financial Crime in the Global Economic Crisis: Policy, Trends and Sanctions.

'Greed, for lack of a better word, is good. Greed is right. Greed works (Gordon Gekko, Wall Street, 1987)’. A contemporary review of the relationship between the global financial crisis, financial crime and white collar criminals’ (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

This lecture seeks to highlight the link between the 2008 financial crisis and white collar crime. Specific reference is made to the United States of America and the United Kingdom.

Predatory lending and white collar crime: A critical reflection (2014)
Journal Article

The objective of this article is to review the relationship between white collar crime, in particular fraud, and predatory lending. The article critically considers whether fraud and predatory lending can be classified as a “related factor” that c... Read More about Predatory lending and white collar crime: A critical reflection.

Cyber crime, security and financial crime - what SMEs need to know and how to protect yourself (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The aim of this presentation is to provide an overview of the threat posed to small medium enterprises by money laundering, fraud and cyber crime.

'The global financial crisis and mortgage fraud – the untold story' (2014)
Journal Article

The aim of this article is to review and highlight the contribution of mortgage fraud to the 2008 financial crisis.