Latest on business law and regulation
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Why the tone of whistleblowing policies matters
- Article
- 23 Apr 2024
Staff need support to speak up about unethical practices in the workplace – we look at how to create effective whistleblowing policies that break down barriers.
Charity banking obstacles reach crisis point
- Article
- 22 Apr 2024
Difficulty opening accounts, accounts being frozen or closed without warning, inadequate customer service, high charges and lengthy delays in implementing new mandates among list of complaints.
Public/private sector collaboration key to fighting corruption
- Article
- 12 Apr 2024
Closer working ties between businesses and enforcement agencies will boost the battle against corruption, expert speakers at a recent IFAC event agree.
Flexible working law changes come into effect
- Article
- 05 Apr 2024
New flexible working laws come into force tomorrow (6 April) giving employees greater rights to flexible working. Are you ready for the reforms?
We’re trying to make sure that what we say aligns exactly with what we do
- Article
- 03 Apr 2024
Peter Birch is CFO at AJ Bell, and was previously a Partner at Deloitte. Here, he talks about how you can embed purpose in your organisation by starting at the top, and shares his thoughts on how to address the issue of the financial advice gap through enhanced guidance.
How business should approach fraud risk
- Article
- 02 Apr 2024
Fraud volumes and values are rising annually. But new rules and governance regulations hope to help prevent business fraud before it happens and detect it when it does.
Cyber round-up: March 2024
- Article
- 27 Mar 2024
This month we look at what can be learned from state-sponsored cyber attacks, how to avoid falling victim to increasingly sophisticated account takeover scams, and the ICO guidance on levels of fines for data breaches.
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Regulatory update February 2024
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- 18 Mar 2024
The following is a list of some regulatory publications or announcements from February 2024 affecting UK financial services.
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Employee share schemes
- eBook
- 2024
- Mark Ife
- Employee Share Schemes
Guide to the tax and legal issues concerning the acquisition of shares by employees in their employer company.
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Background to pay and benefits
- eBook chapter
- 2023
- Ben Hancock, Helen Hargreaves, Tim Kelsey, Mike Nicholas, Kate Upcraft, Val Woodland
- Payroll Management
Detailed legal and best-practice information on employee pay and benefits, written for payroll managers.
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Payroll management
- eBook
- 2023
- Ben Hancock, Helen Hargreaves, Tim Kelsey, Mike Nicholas, Kate Upcraft, Val Woodland
- Payroll Management
Detailed legal and best-practice information on payroll management, enabling managers to avoid fines and penalties.
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Termination of employment
- eBook chapter
- 2023
- Accountants Legal Service
This chapter covers the termination of employment, including deemed dismissal and how to avoid allegations of constructive dismissal.
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Industry press
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EU-UK firms shift towards separate compliance regimes
- Article
- Mar 2024
- Thomas Helm
Thomas Helm explores how post-Brexit divergence is forcing firms with both a UK and an EU presence to operate two separate compliance policies and reporting systems.
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Ethical failure led to the FTX scandal
- Article
- Jan 2024
- Daniel Butcher
Analyzing aspects of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX's fraud and money laundering scandal highlights the importance of ethics, corporate governance, and internal controls, says Daniel Butcher. Some of the failures at the company included unreliable financial statements, mishandling of confidential data, diversion of corporate funds, poor or no recordkeeping and a lack of control of company cash.
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Data protection and privacy class action lawsuits in the UK: the damages conundrum
- Article
- Jan 2024
- Melissa Stock
A review of UK class action lawsuits relating to privacy and data protection — the majority of which have not succeeded.
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Quincecare revisited: the Supreme Court decision in Philipp v Barclays Bank UK PLC
- Article
- Jan 2024
- Victoria Judd
A discussion of a recent case in which the Supreme Court confirmed that the Quincecare duty of care does not extend to circumstances where a customer gives explicit instructions to a bank to make a payment.
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Accountants' negligence and liability
- eBook
- 2021
- Simon Salzedo, Tony Singla
- Bloomsbury Publishing
An in-depth practical work covering all the main areas of accountants' legal liabilities in negligence claims, including audit liabilities to clients and others, tax and insolvency work and conflicts of interest. It covers accountants' negligence in relation to claims against accountants acting for corporations as well as accountants acting for individuals.
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Achieving regulatory excellence
- eBook
- 2016
- Cary Coglianese, Jim Ellis
- Brookings Institution Press
Whether striving to protect citizens from the ravages of financial fraud, climate change, inadequate health care, or the risks of the emerging sharing economy, regulators are often tasked with seemingly impossible missions and even competing mandates.
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Anti-money laundering
- eBook
- 2013
- Martin Saunders | Chris Stott
- ICSA Publishing
Focuses on the UK's AML regime but also provides an introduction to the key concepts of the counter-terrorist financing (CTF) regime, which often overlap.
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Bribery Act, The
- eBook
- 2013
- William Christopher, Stacy Keen, Tom Stocker, Barry Vitou
- ICSA Publishing
An overview of the offences in the UK relating to bribery, corruption, the Fraud Act and money laundering.
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Business law
- eBook
- 2016
- Ewan McIntyre
- Pearson
A guide to the legal principles that apply to business, aimed at non-law students. Includes extensive references to cases and legislation, such as the Companies Act 2006, the Sale of Goods Act 1979, and the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
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CRR III: the EU implementation of Basel IV- the next generation of risk weighted assets
- eBook
- 2023
- Martin Neisen, Stefan Roth
- Wiley
Looks at the revised banking package of CRD VI and CRR III - they contain a large number of new requirements - the implementation of which will pose major challenges for the banking industry. In addition to the adoption of the final Basel IV regulations, other topics such as crypto assets or the consideration of ESG in banking supervisory law are addessed in this volume.
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Checklists for due diligence
- eBook
- 2016
- Peter Howson
- Routledge
Contains checklists covering the legal, financial and commercial aspects of due diligence, as well as other areas such as IT, intellectual property, and environmental risks. Each checklist includes a short introduction providing guidance on best use.
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Commercial contracts: a practical guide to standard terms
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- 2020
- Saleem Sheikh, Susan Singleton
- Bloomsbury Professional
Provides background and advice on the law surrounding commercial agreements and commercial concepts. Covers the latest developments and modernisation of UK commercial law.
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Articles and books in the ICAEW Library collection
The collection of the ICAEW Library & Information Service includes a range of articles, books and reports covering aspects of business law and regulation. A selection of recent works on this topic is set out below.
Negotiating software contracts, 6th ed.
- Library book
- 2023
- S. Singleton
- Bloomsbury Professional
This book provides an overview of the key issues one ought to consider when negotiating and drafting software licences, and of the UK law around other computer contracts.
Money laundering compliance, 4th ed.
- Library book
- 2023
- T. Bennett
- Bloomsbury Professional
This book presents a detailed overview of anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) provisions in the UK and other key international jurisdictions, including the Bahamas, Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, the Isle of Man, Jersey, Singapore, Switzerland and the United States.
Tolley's health and safety at work handbook, 2024
- Library book
- 2023
- L.Bamber
- LexisNexis
An authoritative reference source covering key aspects of health and safety law and practice, with a user-friendly A-Z format. The handbook gives a clear narrative on the latest legislation, how to comply with current law and practice, and how they affect the role of the health and safety manager.
Risk and compliance: questions and answers
- Library book
- 2022
- R.Atkinson
- Law Society Publishing
Provides practical guidance on points that those tasked with risk and compliance in their firm or business need to consider, with 200 questions and answers. Sections cover anti-money laundering, financial crime and regulation and compliance: including SRA accounts rules and compliance questions for running a law firm.
A-Z of contract clauses
- Library book
- 2022
- D.Fosbrook
- Bloomsbury Professional
Book compiling ready-to-use contract clauses, copyright and other intellectual property rights, and further definitions and terms.
Financial crime: a compliance manual
- Library book
- 2021
- R. Atkinson
- Law Society Publishing
A practical guide to complying with financial crime legislation and regulation, aimed at both law firms and in-house legal teams. Includes sample policies, procedures, guidance and risk registers.
How to find fraud and corruption: recipes for the aspiring fraud detective
- Library book
- 2020
- N.Iyer
- Routledge
This book shows, in simple terms, how everybody can become a successful fraud detective. A series of proven and easy-to-follow recipes show how to find the tell-tale signs of fraud and corruption and work with colleagues to deal with fraud smartly.
Blockchain and cryptocurrency: international legal and regulatory challenges
- Library book
- 2019
- D.Armstrong
- Bloomsbury Professional
A pioneering read which aims to identify regulatory gaps and establish the first applicable frameworks for using blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
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Regulatory bodies
Advertising Standards Authority
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- ASA
The UK's advertising regulator. Responsible for applying the Ad Codes, written by the Committees of Advertising Practice.
Competition and Markets Authority
- Website
- GOV.UK
The UK's principal competition regulator. Responsible for promoting competitive markets and tackling anti-competitive activities.
Financial Conduct Authority
- Website
- FCA
Regulates financial service activities in the UK. An independent body funded by regulated firms and accountable to the Treasury.
Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority
- Website
- GLAA
An executive non-departmental public body responsible for stopping worker exploitation.
Health and Safety Executive
- Website
- HSE
Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety. Works to prevent work-related death, injury and ill health.
Information Commissioner's Office
- Website
- ICO
Regulator responsible for data protection. Works to uphold information rights in the public interest.
Payment Systems Regulator
- Website
- PSR
The UK's economic regulator of payment systems. Responsible for regulating payment systems designated by HM Treasury.
Prudential Regulation Authority
- Website
- Bank of England
Responsible for the regulation and supervision of banks, building societies, credit unions, insurers and major investment firms. Part of the Bank of England.
Useful links
Law Donut: small business law
- Website
- Atom Content Marketing
Aimed at small businesses. Offers advice and resources on UK business law, covering topics including data protection, employment law, and health and safety. Written by Atom Content Marketing.
Start Up Donut: business law
- Website
- Atom Content Marketing
Aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Offers advice and resources for complying with UK business law. Written by Atom Content Marketing.
Competing fairly in business: advice for small businesses
- Website
- GOV.UK
Collection of resources from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to help small business understand their obligations under UK competition law. Includes a number of guides and case studies.
Competition law: information for chartered accountants
- Website
- GOV.UK
One-page summary for chartered accountants to help their clients comply with competition law.
Business Companion: trading standards law explained
- Website
- Chartered Trading Standards Institute
Free advice for UK businesses supplying goods or services to consumers. Includes links to trading standards and detailed compliance guides for specific types of business.
Find a licence
- Website
- GOV.UK
Find out whether you need a licence to operate your business, and how to apply for one.
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