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Economic crime

Access guidance, resources and tools relating to the prevention of Economic Crime, including Anti-money laundering, Sanctions, Fraud, Bribery and Corruption.

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Insights

Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act becomes law

We outline the changes and implications of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act.
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Guidance

Guide: Economic Crime Act 2022

Understand what the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 means in practice for accountants.
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Statement

CCAB statement on Ukraine

The statement to the profession following the imposition of further financial and trade sanctions on Russian and Belarusian Government officials and other named individuals and entities, by countries around the world.
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Podcast

What’s in the second Economic Crime Bill?

In this episode of the ICAEW Insights podcast, we look at the Economic Crime Bill currently passing through Parliament.
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Latest articles

Cost-of-living crisis fuels charity fraud risks
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  • 27 Nov 2023
As Charity Fraud Awareness Week 2023 kicks off, the latest Charity Fraud Report shows that instances of fraud across the sector continue to rise.
Reinforcing the prevention and detection of fraud
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  • 15 Nov 2023
In International Fraud Awareness Week, ICAEW Economic Crime Manager Mike Miller outlines the current fraud landscape in the UK and the importance of remembering to have a robust framework in place to prevent fraud.
Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act becomes law
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  • 03 Nov 2023
We outline the changes and implications of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act.
Charity Fraud Awareness Week (27 Nov to 1 Dec): get involved!
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  • 01 Nov 2023
Every charity, NGO and not-for-profit is susceptible to fraud and cybercrime by criminals exploiting the current global crisis. Charities need to be aware of the risks and take steps to keep their money, people and data safe. The Fraud Advisory Panel and its supporters will be delivering the 8th annual Charity Fraud Awareness Week between Monday 27 November and Friday 1 December.
Companies House hails success of Register of Overseas Entities
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  • 16 Oct 2023
However, concerns remain that verifying documents could leave ICAEW member firms open to prosecution, and the register fails to tackle hidden identities of the Ultimate Beneficial Owners of trusts.
Brewdog case shines light on procurement fraud
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  • 12 Oct 2023
Beer brand CEO’s frank LinkedIn post lifts lid on actions of rogue sales agent who almost cost company 100,000 cans. Here, experts weigh in with thoughts on the wider lessons.
Insider dealing: Quantexa hits unicorn status
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  • 11 Oct 2023
In one of the toughest funding round markets in years, AlbionVC portfolio company Quantexa achieved unicorn status in April. Nicholas Neveling says this proves that tech firms with great prospects are still being backed to grow.
Charity Fraud Awareness Week: register for free events now
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  • 10 Oct 2023
Get involved in this year's campaign.
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Key topics

Anti-money laundering Guidance and other work that we have done on anti-money laundering law and practice, in the UK and internationally.
Bribery and Corruption
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Bribery and Corruption has long been perceived as a major obstacle for socio-economic development; distorting national and international economic relations.
Economic crime Access guidance, resources and tools relating to the prevention of Economic Crime, including Anti-money laundering, Sanctions, Fraud, Bribery and Corruption.
Fraud
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Fraud is usually taken to mean the gaining of an illicit advantage through deception and in particular the manipulation of financial information or accounting records.
Anti-money laundering supervision
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ICAEW is the largest accountancy professional body supervisor in the UK. Learn more about our role

Podcasts

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What’s in the second Economic Crime Bill?
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  • 07 Dec 2022
In this episode of the ICAEW Insights podcast, we look at the Economic Crime Bill currently passing through Parliament.
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Economic crime, Russia/Ukraine and the Spring Statement
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  • 29 Mar 2022
On the latest ICAEW Insights podcast, we look at the fight to remove Russian economic criminals from the UK, and whether the Spring Statement does enough to address current economic pressures.
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Charity challenges, non-financial misconduct and tax fraud
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  • 20 Jan 2022
In this episode of ICAEW Insights, we look at the issues facing charities in the UK, the increasing focus of regulators, investors and stakeholders on non-financial misconduct and what’s new with tax.

Videos

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5 steps to know your client better using open source research, with Nick Bowen from the KPMG Forensic Team.
5 steps to know your client better using open source research, with Nick Bowen from the KPMG Forensic Team.
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  • 26 Jan 2021
Alongside existing CDD procedures, open source research using publicly available information can help you get to know your clients better – protecting your business and your brand.
The financial controller who stole £20,000: 4 lessons to help you stop internal fraud
The financial controller who stole £20,000: 4 lessons to help you stop internal fraud
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  • 17 Mar 2021
The real case of a financial controller who attempted to steal £20,000 from her business, and the steps that chartered accountants can take to help prevent internal fraud from happening in their organisation. Chartered accountants need to be alert to potential signs of fraud and manipulation of accounting records. We examine a real case of a business that discovered it had been the victim of internal fraud.
4 ways for chartered accountants to stop criminal activity in their organisation
4 ways for chartered accountants to stop criminal activity in their organisation
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  • 07 Apr 2021
Chartered accountants can help to spot and prevent fraud from taking place. We examine a real case of a business that discovered its chief financial officer had been falsifying accounts. The real case of a chief financial officer who tried to manipulate his company’s financial position to support its share price, and 4 ways that chartered accountants can help to stop similar criminal activity in their organisation.
How to prevent invoice fraud: A real life case of how a business that lost €500,000 to cyber criminals,
How to prevent invoice fraud: A real life case of how a business that lost €500,000 to cyber criminals,
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  • 05 Mar 2021
Chartered accountants more than ever need to be alert to potential signs of fraud and manipulation of accounting records. We examine a real case of a business which lost half a million euros to invoice fraud.
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Fraud Advisory Panel resources

Guidance, research and training resources on fraud and cybercrime.

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Risk management and fraud courses

ICAEW's risk management and fraud courses address topics relevant to all levels of your organisation. Designed and delivered by experienced financial risk professionals. All CPD courses are live virtual classrooms and can be delivered in-house.
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