This episode features Barry Vitou and Amy Smart from our London office.

Under discussion:

• The Conservative Conference and the impact of Brexit

• Recent US enforcement actions

• An update on the Panama Papers

• Barry’s recent trip to Singapore

This episode features Jennifer Burton and Amy Smart from our London office, along with Jennifer Lee in Belfast and Natalie Walker in Aberdeen.

Under discussion:

• Ben Morgan’s latest speech at GIR live

• The recent figures provided by the FCA in relation to whistleblowing reports

• The charging of three individuals in relation to the SFO’s investigation into Tesco PLC and reports that the SFO is looking to start an investigation into the former owner of BHS, Dominic Chappell

This episode features Neil McInnes and Eunice Lim in Singapore, along with Jenny Burton from London.

Under discussion:

• Mr David Green QC’s latest speech at the Cambridge Symposium

• Recent news on the US whistleblowing landscape, including the fine of Health Net Inc. by the SEC for using severance agreements to remove financial incentives for whistleblowers and the recent $22m award given by the SEC, the second largest ever given

• The role of internal and external auditors in detecting fraud

• Updates to anti-corruption laws in South Korea and Vietnam

This week features Laura Dunseath along with Amy Smart, Natalie Walker and Songul Matyar.

Under discussion:

• Soma Oil’s recent application for a judicial review of the SFO’s decision to continue their investigation despite Soma’s significant financial difficulties.

• The release of figures recently indicating that SFO section 2 interviews are on the increase.

• Deutsche Bank’s whistle-blower turning down his whistle-blower pay out from the SEC under their whistle-blower programme.

• The conviction of 6 individuals for corruption in relation to contracts for the Royal Household, including Buckingham Palace.

Special edition focusing on the recent news and developments across Asia and featuring Neil McInnes, Eunice Lim and Jenny Burton.

Under discussion:

• The Annual Report 2015 of Singapore’s anti-corruption agency, the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau

• The Annual Report 2015/16 of the Monetary Authority of Singapore

• Recent statements issued by Singapore government agencies on investigations into 1MDB-related fund flows through Singapore

• The SFO’s announcement of its investigation into Airbus Group

This episode features Barry Vitou along with Amy Smart and Jenny Burton.

Under discussion:

• The Annual Reports and Accounts for 2015 - 2016 of the SFO and the NCA

• The SFO’s announcement that it has opened an investigation into Unaoil

• Recent news that the SFO has charged FH Bertling and 7 individuals for offences under the pre-Bribery Act legislation

This week features Laura Dunseath along with Amy Smart.

Under discussion:

• The approval last week of the SFO’s second DPA agreed with an anonymous company known for now as XYZ Ltd.

• The four recent convictions in the SFO’s Barclays LIBOR trial

• The revelation that in 2012 the former US Attorney General overruled advice from DOJ prosecutors recommending that criminal charge should be brought against HSBC due to fears that it was too big to fail

This episode features Barry Vitou along with Michael Ruck, Amy Smart and Jenny Burton.

Under discussion:

•Comments from the recent C5 conference around financial penalties for companies in DPAs

•The fall-out from Brexit – how will leaving the European Union affect the UK corporate crime landscape?

This episode features Laura Dunseath along with Elena Elia, Amy Smart and Songul Matyar.

Under discussion:

•The evidence-sharing agreement currently being negotiated between the UK and US authorities

•The FCA’s consultation on their enforcement powers

•The reports that the SFO spent £2.1m on the Forex investigation which closed earlier this year without charge.

•The FCA whistleblowing initiatives

•The DOJ’s appointment of a permanent Chief of the FCPA Unit

This episode features Jenny Burton along with Amy Smart, Alistair Wrench and Songul Matyar.

Under discussion:

•TRACE International’s launch of the first global public beneficial ownership register, TRACEpublic

•The HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate’s report into the SFO’s commercial and operational governance

•The sentencing of three individuals following a successful prosecution by the SFO for conspiracy to defraud and other offences

•The recent FCA research into the issue of de-risking