Fraud
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The $4.4 trillion shadow economy
Nasdaq report warns of “industrialized” crime crisis that is significantly outpacing the legitimate global economy.
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Badly fitting risk – lessons from impact investment
When buying off-the-shelf guff policies leads to poor risk management: what to look out for and what to avoid.
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FCA work in review: March 10-17, 2026
Our regular roundup of the latest news and developments from the FCA.
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ASIC roundup: Record civil penalties, license cancellations, plus more
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s latest actions and news, February 25-March 9, 2026.
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How lenders missed red flags on MFS’s ‘refinancing merry-go-round’
Collapse of UK bridging loan specialist has sent reverberations across Wall St amid fears of weak underwriting standards.
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UK forms new fraud unit after billions drained from economy
Fraud has become a major economic challenge, accounting for 45% of all crime.
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UK fraud office maintains police-led leadership with McNulty appointment
Tech pioneer and former police officer Graham McNulty takes the reins as Interim Director of the SFO. We ask, will he follow the Ephgrave approach?
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SEC sues C-Hear and former CEO over $4.2m offering fraud
The SEC’s complaint alleges the company’s investors were misled about product testing and cybersecurity, and its CEO’s previous criminal history.
