financial crime
Quality Over Quantity: Why the UK’s Financial Watchdog is Closing 100 Cases to Sharpen Its Teeth
The UK’s FCA is closing 100 legacy cases to focus on fewer, higher-impact investigations. What does this mean for finance, fintech, and investors?
The Narco-Dollar Economy: Decoding the Fall of a Drug Empire and Its Impact on Global Finance
The fall of a Lebanese TV star turned drug baron reveals the deep ties between failed states, illicit economies, and the global financial system.
The Narco-Economist: Unpacking the Financial Legacy of a Cocaine Kingpin
A look at the Medellín cartel’s business model, revealing lessons in logistics, finance, and the economic impact of a criminal empire.
The Billion-Dollar Question: Should the UK Pay Whistleblowers to Expose Financial Crime?
Should the UK adopt the US model of paying whistleblowers? This post explores the pros and cons of financial rewards for exposing corporate crime.
Fentanyl as a WMD: The Economic Fallout of a Geopolitical Gambit
Classifying fentanyl as a WMD is a major geopolitical shift with profound implications for the economy, global trade, and specific sectors of the stock market.
The £10.9 Billion Question: How Pandemic Fraud Reshaped the Future of Public Finance
A new report reveals £10.9bn in UK COVID support was lost to fraud, with most deemed unrecoverable. What does this mean for the economy and finance?
Silence or Ruin: The Crushing Cost of Whistleblowing in UK Finance
The UK’s whistleblowing laws punish the messenger, leading to career ruin. This post explores the human cost and argues for a US-style incentive system.
The Ghost of Credit Suisse: Why Swiss Prosecutors Are Haunting UBS and What It Means for Global Finance
Swiss prosecutors charge former Credit Suisse execs and UBS, turning a financial bailout into a high-stakes legal battle. What does this mean for banking?
Beyond the Balance Sheet: How Public Safety is Shaping Britain’s Economic Future
Crime is no longer just a social issue. It’s a critical economic variable impacting UK investors, businesses, and the upcoming election.
Beyond the Headlines: The Epstein Files and the New Era of Financial Accountability
The release of Epstein’s files is a seismic event for finance, forcing a reckoning with risk, governance, and the new economics of accountability.
The £5 Billion Bitcoin Heist: How a “Cryptoqueen” Exposed the Dark Side of Digital Innovation and Why AI Is Our Best Defense
A “Cryptoqueen’s” £5bn Bitcoin heist exposes the dark side of digital innovation and highlights the urgent need for AI-powered cybersecurity solutions.
The Million-Pound Tip-Off: Is the UK Launching a Wall Street-Style War on Tax Fraud?
The UK is set to introduce a US-style whistleblower scheme, offering millions to those who expose major tax fraud. This could reshape UK finance and investing.