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Serious Fraud Office

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News

SFO criticised for dropping probe into collapse of Weavering Capital

Decision raises questions about ability of British prosecuting authorities to bring criminal charges in substantial fraud

12 Sep 2011

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News

SMEs will not be targeted under new Bribery Act

SFO chief says he will not pursue SMEs under the new legislation

01 Jul 2011

Blog

Deputy editor's blog: Bribery Act guidance offers limited clarity

Government guidance appears in opposition to that from the Serious Fraud Office

31 Mar 2011

Analysis

Bribery Bill set to raise liability issues

Catherine Chetwynd investigates what the new bill means for organisations now it is to be implemented

26 Apr 2010

Analysis

Legislation targets failure to act

New legislation giving regulators greater powers to investigate and prosecute fraud cases could see a sharp rise in litigation against UK companies, meaning directors could face heavy penalties.

19 Dec 2009

Analysis

Bringing business to heel: why are so few women on corporate boards?

There are just two women FDs in the FTSE-100 and seven in the FTSE-250. But the recession has provided opportunities for some of the best to advance in the most challenging times.

13 Sep 2009

Analysis

Buyers dictate M&A deal terms

Buyer-friendly terms means companies can leverage better deals in the M& A market ­ if they have the cash.

25 Aug 2009

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Latest Opinion

Business' best friend

Finance people must be the critical friend of business, writes CIMA's John Windle

Cutting electronic systems down to size

To be more competitive, we need far less management in companies, government and our electronic systems

Markets are too addicted to repeated doses of cheap cash

Large injections of liquidity by the major central banks have played a key role in underpinning recent bouts of optimism, but danger is still lurking in the shadows

Latest Analysis

Practical implications of a GAAR

The lack of certainty may inhibit many arrangements which are currently felt to be part of everyday planning, writes Owen Clutton

IAS 39 problems flare up again

Pirc is advising shareholders to vote against Barclays’ annual report. Richard Crump finds out why

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