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Join us at the C5 Conference
The IFG proudly sponsors the annual C5 Fraud, Asset Tracing and Recovery Conference in Geneva on 16 & 17 March 2017. Hotel de la Paix, a Ritz Carlton Partner Hotel 11 Quai du Mont Blanc 1211 Genève Suisse (view map) If you are attending, we would be delighted if you could join us for a drinks reception
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ACFE Fraud Conference Europe
Meet other CFEs across Europe at the 2017 ACFE Fraud Conference Europe, 19-21 March | London, U.K. Join top anti-fraud professionals in London for the 2017 ACFE Fraud Confer-ence Europe, and learn the latest trends in fraud prevention, detection and deterrence. With dynamic educational opportunities, experienced instructors and invaluable networking opportunities, this event offers the
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Court of Appeal Rules on Reverse Burden of Proof in Corruption Case
Reverse burden of proof provisions have been the subject of considerable debate both in Ireland and abroad. Recently the Court of Appeal, in a rare judgment on the interpretation of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1906, upheld a provision which imposes a reverse burden of proof in certain bribery cases. The judgment relates to an
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New European ‘Freezers’ will Provide a Fast and Effective Tool in Preserving Funds in Cross-Border Cases from January 2017
From January 2017, creditors domiciled in EU Member States that have signed up to a new European regulation will be able to avail of the new European Account Preservation Order (EAPO) which provides a novel fast track way to preserve funds held in EU bank accounts in cross-border civil and commercial disputes.  As the UK
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Putting out the fire – cracking down on illegal phoenix activity
‘We didn’t start the fire It was always burning since the world’s been turning We didn’t start the fire No, we didn’t light it, but we tried to fight it’1 The Illegal Phoenix  Illegal phoenixing is a major problem in corporate Australia.  In this post we consider what illegal phoenix activity is, how the problem
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UAE Bankruptcy Law, an update from Davidson & Co
Last month, the UAE government advised that the long-awaited bankruptcy law might be finalised by the end of this year. The new law, which has been drafted since 2011, is said to incorporate elements of the French, German and US insolvency systems. The UAE’s commercial, banking and legal sectors have been eagerly-anticipating the reform of
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Data Protection in Dubai
The issue of data protection is one that has been attracting increased awareness in recent years, partly due to the ease with which it is now possible to share data. In the Internet age, data can easily be passed from one organization to the next, but this does create some problems. A number of governments
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Queensland: A fraudulent State of mind? Jail time for former Kleenmaid and Wickham Securities directors
In recent months the Queensland District Court has found the directors of two former Queensland based companies guilty of fraud.  This will hopefully bring a small amount of relief to those who have suffered at the hands of the fraudulent directors in question. Kleenmaid The first case, relating to the Kleenmaid Group of companies, is
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Event Sponsorship
The IFG continues to celebrate its 30th year in business this year and we are excited to announce our next Flagship Fraud Conference in London in November.
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Lexology Panoramic – Financial Services Litigation, 2024 Edition
Our members in Australia, Piper Alderman have recently published a Lexology paper on Financial Services Litigation in Australia.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI): Are machines revolutionizing International Arbitration?
Claudio de Castro, Partner of Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega has written the below article on AI.
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Freezing Order served on Fraudsters! OneCoin
The OneCoin investor group are being represented by lawyers at the international law firm, Mishcon de Reya LLP.
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Tackling Fraud: The Labour Government’s Strategy
With fraud currently making up over 40% of crime in the UK, it’s a critical issue for the new government to address.
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ACI & C5’s 13th Edition Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Miami – 24 and 25 October 2024! BOOK NOW!
Be sure to join C5 at the only comprehensive event for the “who’s who” in Fraud and Asset Recovery, to benchmark, network and discuss the most pressing challenges and actionable takeaways to keep you up to date.
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IFG London Flagship Fraud Conference – Thursday 21 November 2024. REGISTER NOW!
Engage with international lawyers, forensic accountants, investigators, restructuring and insolvency experts, crypto gurus and many others in the international asset recovery and fraud investigation space.
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OffshoreAlert – Marbella – 19-21 June 2024
Get ready to experience an unforgettable blend of business and pleasure at OffshoreAlert Marbella 2024!
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