Out now! “Susan in the City: The Cambridge News Years”
“Portraits of Pretence” – the fourth Sam Plank novel
Sam speaks! New audiobook of “Fatal Forgery”
“Worm in the Blossom” – the third Sam Plank novel
AML for NEDs in five editions: Guernsey, Isle of Man, International, Jersey and UK
AML books for UK staff
AML books for Guernsey staff
AML books for Jersey staff
AML books for Gibraltar staff
“The Man in the Canary Waistcoat” – the second Sam Plank novel
“Fatal Forgery” – the first Sam Plank novel
Edward’s adventures now out in 6-part e-format
Another good read
Tag Archives: tax evasion
Adiós a la Cara de Piña
Panama has been in the news recently for its Papers, but long before then we had Noriega (or “Old Pineapple Face”, as his braver countrymen called him – behind his back, of course). Indeed, when I started out as a … Continue reading
More haste, less progress
I’m one of those annoying people who take deadlines really, really seriously. Last year I accidentally prepared two tax returns because I did the first one so far in advance of the deadline that I clean forgot that I had … Continue reading
Hold your Criminal Finance horses
Well, it’s here: the Criminal Finances Act 2017 has received Royal Assent. And it has been quite an education in legislative procedure for me at least. For instance, did you know that the progress of a Bill (before an Act … Continue reading
When legislation lets you down
For a couple of years I have been tracking the fortunes of “Les W”. The Wildensteins are one of the highest-profile families in France; Wildenstein & Co was one of the most successful and influential art dealerships of the last … Continue reading
Posted in Legislation, Money laundering, Tax, Uncategorized
Tagged AML, legislation, money laundering, PEP, tax evasion, white collar crime
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Cash tales from the Raj
I am often asked whether what we are doing in the world of AML – namely due diligence, record-keeping, staff training and reporting of suspicions – is actually having a positive impact. I’ve mulled on this before, and no doubt … Continue reading
Posted in AML, Bribery and corruption, Money laundering
Tagged AML, cash, corruption, disclosure, financial crime, government, money laundering, proceeds of crime, tax evasion, white collar crime
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It pays to check
Last week I watched a programme called “What Britain Earns with Mary Portas”. Although the title suggests that this was a limited look at the earnings of people who are in business with Mary Portas, it was in fact a … Continue reading
Posted in AML, Due diligence
Tagged AML, CDD, due diligence, money laundering, proceeds of crime, suspicion, tax evasion
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Don Donald?
I’m not going to hide it from you: I’m devastated by the Trump win. Devastated and not a little scared. I’m no fan of career politicians – I’d rather people did a proper job before turning to public service – … Continue reading
The forgotten victims
Sometimes, what with all the law and policies and procedures, it is easy to forget that every money laundering or white collar crime case is about people. Whether they are the perpetrators or the victims, the laundering or other crime … Continue reading
Washing on a star
I will admit that when it comes to reality TV – whether it’s talent shows or making people eat bugs in the jungle or watching the banal lives of young adults in Essex or Chelsea – I’m a non-starter. My … Continue reading
Posted in Money laundering
Tagged financial crime, fraud, money laundering, organised crime, proceeds of crime, smuggling, tax evasion
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Panama: a drop in the ocean
So the Panama Papers are Out There. Hands up who has gone into the database and searched on their own name…. Of course I did, with such an unusual name – not that I have ever done anything myself, you … Continue reading
