Why the ‘McMafia’ law failed to root out kleptocrats’ ill-gotten gains April 11, 2024 A legal tool designed to sniff out illicit wealth was meant to help rid the City of dirty money. But it hasn't quite delivered the results the government might have hoped for, Ben Lucas reports
Bidstack stays silent as investor anger grows over pre-pack administration deal April 4, 2024 The bosses of in-game advertising firm Bidstack have remained silent since buying the Aim-listed firm out of administration last month, fuelling anger among retail investors.
UK unveils plan to crack down on misuse of NDAs March 28, 2024 The UK government has announced plans to crack down on the misuse of non-disclosure agreements to make sure they aren't being used to silence victims of crimes.
Out-of-pocket Bidstack investors vow to take action after execs buy AIM-listed firm out of administration March 27, 2024 Angry investors in AIM-listed Bidstack are preparing regulatory complaints and plotting legal action after the company’s top brass bought the firm out of administration.
FCA says it doesn’t know if staff are getting paid for second jobs February 28, 2024 The Financial Conduct Authority has been told to get its house in order after admitting it doesn’t know whether staff with second jobs are getting paid for those roles.
Death of the business card? More and more workers ditch the status symbol February 26, 2024 The once-vital business card looks set to become a thing of the past in the UK after new survey data revealed a sharp decline in their use.
Alibaba donation to Interpol raises undue influence concerns February 15, 2024 Experts have raised concerns about Interpol’s funding arrangements after their accounts revealed Alibaba donated over half a million euros to the organisation.
Former Autonomy boss sues SFO ahead of US fraud trial January 31, 2024 Mike Lynch, the former boss of software firm Autonomy, has filed a lawsuit against the UK's fraud agency ahead of his criminal trial in the US.
Is the UK sanctions watchdog up for the fight? January 18, 2024 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sparked a wave of sanctions. But experts are questioning whether the UK's sanctions body, OFSI, will take the tough action needed to make sure UK companies comply.
Shares sink at FTSE 100 miner after sacking CEO over ‘irregular’ payment January 5, 2024 London-listed gold producer Endeavour Mining has sacked its boss after it uncovered "serious misconduct" following an investigation into an "irregular payment" of $5.9m.