Anti-Fraud Laws, Regulations & Compliance

The U.K.’s Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill

The U.K.’s Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill made its way through the House of Commons and, more recently, the House of Lords. As the bill approaches becoming law and faces only a few final steps before being law, an analysis of details and slated changes is timely. 

Leading the Way on Recovering the Proceeds of Corruption

The head of Peru's judiciary, Javier Arévalo Vela, recently publicly highlighted Peru's success in recovering the proceeds of corruption and related financial crimes through its non-conviction based forfeiture law, Extinción de Dominio.

Prosecution and Penalties of White-Collar Crimes

Often linked to organized crime, white-collar crimes pose a persistent challenge today. These are usually nonviolent crimes like identity theft, mortgage fraud, computer crimes and tax evasion. To bring the culprits to justice, it's important to prosecute them rigorously.  

Investigating White-Collar Crimes: Legal Tools and Techniques

White-collar crime, an insidious and complex category of offenses, extends far beyond the conventional image of criminal activity. Understanding white-collar crime is crucial for individuals and finance, law and security professionals in our interconnected world.

Emerging Trends in Fraud Law: What Professionals Need to Know

In the ever-evolving landscape of fraud, staying informed about emerging trends is not just a choice — it is a necessity. As professionals in the field of fraud prevention, we understand that knowledge is our most potent weapon against the ever-adaptive tactics of fraudsters.

Falsifying Business Records: Federal Regulations and State Laws

Federal law does not explicitly criminalize falsifying business records, but the act is criminalized under several federal regulations.

The FTC's Battle Against Impersonation Fraud in the Digital Age

The SNPR proposal seeks to “add a prohibition on the impersonation of individuals and extend liability for violations of the Rule to parties who provide goods and services with knowledge or reason to know that those goods or services will be used in impersonations of the kind that are themselves unlawful under the Rule.”  

As Lisa Osofsky Steps Down, What’s Next for the SFO?

It comes as no surprise to learn that Lisa Osofsky is stepping down next summer after five years as head of the U.K.’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO). Ms. Osofsky has overseen an often contentious five years at the helm of the U.K.’s leading fraud prosecution agency.

The U.K. Post Office Scandal: Lessons in Accountability and System Reform

 In this episode of Fraud Talk, Tony McClements, Head of Investigations at Martin Kenny & Co., delves into the infamous U.K. Post Office scandal with ACFE Content Manager, Rihonna Scoggins. As McClements unravels the layers of this miscarriage of justice, he discusses the critical failures of the Horizon IT system and the damaging effects of withheld disclosures during legal proceedings.

Doing Justice: A Prosecutor's Thoughts on Crime, Punishment, and the Rule of Law

From one-time federal prosecutor for the Southern District of New York and 32nd Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference keynote speaker Preet Bharara comes a book that provides…

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: A Practical Resource for Managers and Executives

FCPA compliance is mandatory for nearly all international businesses operating in today's global economy. This book serves as the perfect training tool to mitigate your..

Essentials of the Dodd-Frank Act

This book provides an executive summary of the Financial Regulations Act. It examines the most important sections of the Act, how it impacts the financial industry, as...

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Compliance Guidebook: Protecting Your Organization from Bribery and Corruption

One of the fastest growing legal and corporate compliance issues, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), is now a major concern due to the globalization of business...

Manager's Guide to Compliance: Best Practices and Case Studies

A Wall Street Journal/Harris Poll revealed that two-thirds of investigators express doubts in the ability of corporate boards of directors to provide effective oversight...

Forced Labor and Supply Chains (On-Demand Webinar)

Efforts to remove forced labor from global supply chains is the latest example of regulatory and statutory requirements placed on international trade compliance professionals...

How to Prepare and Survive Courtroom Testimony (On-Demand Webinar)

Ethics and Compliance through the Eyes of an Independent Monitor (On-Demand Webinar)

This course explores the role of an independent monitor and prepares your company for an assessment of your internal operations. The course examines what independent...

The Fraud Trial (PDF Workbook/Online Video Self-Study)

Gain the insight necessary to present evidence, deliver effective testimony, understand courtroom proceedings and build your case to support potential or existing litigation.

Recovering the Proceeds of Fraud (Workbook Self-Study)

Enhance your ability to recover ill-gotten gains by learning the various legal theories, actual and punitive damages, and evidence required to document losses. 

International Bribery Laws, Compliance and Investigations

This course covers the significant international bribery rules currently in effect and more.

FCPA Compliance: Creating an Effective Anti-Corruption Compliance Program (Online Self-Study)

Learn about the elements of the FCPA compliance program and discover tools you can use to help design, assess and certify your organization's anti-corruption program.

Legal Issues in Fraud Examinations, International Edition (Online Self-Study)

Learn to navigate the most common legal pitfalls, ithe legal elements of fraud claims, the rules of evidence, privacy rights and other issues relevant to fraud examinations.

Issues in Developing a Global Compliance and Ethics Program (Online Self-Study)

Learn about issues you might encounter when developing a successful global compliance, ethics and anti-fraud program that spans multiple countries and ways to overcome them.

The CFE as an Expert Witness (Online Self-Study)

Legal Issues in Fraud Examinations, U.S. Edition (Online Self-Study)

Learn to navigate common legal pitfalls, including the legal elements of fraud claims, the rules of evidence, privacy rights and other issues relevant to fraud examinations.

Prosecution and Punishment of White-Collar Crime (Online Self-Study)

Learn about the civil and criminal legal process and the fundamental flaws that arise from inconsistent application of punishment among those found guilty of fraud.

Privacy and the Fraud Examiner (Online Self-Study)

Learn about the types of privacy laws that apply to fraud investigations, best practices for complying with them and more.

Working with Attorneys in Fraud Examinations (Online Self-Study)

Examine the role of fraud examiners and attorneys in an investigation, the best way to develop those relationships in various circumstances and more.

U.K. Bribery Act: Compliance and Investigation (Online Self-Study)

Learn from relevant information on the legal and regulatory framework to combat bribery in international trade.

Developing a Compliance and Ethics Training Program (Online Self-Study)

Learn about the elements of an effective compliance and ethics training program.

Compliance and the Fraud Examiner (Online Self-Study)

Learn about compliance from the perspective of the anti-fraud professional, the importance of a compliance program in your organization and more.

What is the GDPR? (Nano Self-Study)

Gain a greater understanding of what the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is, including its scope and requirements.

What Is the UK Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act? (Nano Self-Study)

Caribbean Tax Havens - Update on Legislation Impacting Information (On-Demand Webinar)

In recent years, offshore tax havens have increased legislative requirements for businesses conducting financial services and have been issuing more fines and sanctions against noncompliant...

Developing an Integrated Anti-Fraud Compliance and Ethics Program

This seminar will explore how to develop a program that fosters ethical behavior, promotes compliance and deters employee fraud.

Legal Elements of Fraud Examination

This course will cover the legal issues that you and your client, or employer, might face during a fraud examination.