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Policyholder Update: When does your insurer have a “duty to speak”?
In a recent decision, the Court of Appeal has found that, in certain circumstances, an insurer has a duty to tell its policyholder that their conduct is at risk of jeopardising their claim for cover.
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Worldwide Freezing Injunction: clarification of the correct test for the existence of assets
The Court of Appeal has recently considered a case where Chabra worldwide freezing orders – a well-used tool of litigators, not only to secure assets to satisfy English judgments, but also in aid of foreign proceedings, pursuant to Section 25 of the Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982 (CJJA) – were sought pursuant to the
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Fraud in 2020 and beyond
Fraud in 2020 and beyond. An IFG panel discussing the impact of the world’s fastest growing industry. To see a selection of photographs from the event, please click here.
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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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Introducing our Global Asset Recovery Guides
In an era where cross-border financial disputes and asset recovery have become increasingly intricate, our guides offer a practical roadmap for navigating asset recovery across various jurisdictions.
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OffshoreAlert Miami -27-29 April 2025! Book Now
As a proud partner of OffshoreAlert Miami, IFG invites you to join the leading event on intelligence, investigations, and recovery in high-value international finance. Connect with 300+ asset recovery attorneys, insolvency practitioners, investigators, and intelligence professionals on April 27-29 at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach. Register by March 21 to save $300 with Early Bird pricing—and
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BOOK! FIRE International from 20-22 May 2025 in Vilamoura, Portugal
The IFG are excited to be an Event Partner for TL4 FIRE at FIRE International from 20-22 May 2025 in Vilamoura, the flagship international Asset Recovery event in the fraud & insolvency practitioner’s calendar. Book FIRE Starters Global Summit: Dublin – Thought Leaders 4 | FIRE IFG Members get a 20% discount.
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Book! FIRE Starters Global Summit: Dublin – 26-28 February 2025
We are delighted to be Media Partner for TL4 FIRE at FIRE Starters Global Summit from 26-28 February 2025 in Dublin – an unparalleled opportunity to connect with industry veterans and emerging talents. Book FIRE Starters Global Summit: Dublin – Thought Leaders 4 | FIRE Don’t miss your chance to expand your network and elevate
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C5 Group Inc.’s 19th Edition Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Geneva conference – 13-14 March 2025
We are excited to announce that we are a media partner for @C5 Group Inc.’s 19th Edition Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Geneva conference that is taking place on 13-14 March 2025, in Geneva! Register today and save 10% with promo code: D10-999-IFG25. For almost two decades, hundreds of practitioners from 48+ countries mark their
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Sovereign & States Disputes and Enforcement Summit 2025!
We are delighted as Media Partner to be able to promote the ThoughtLeaders4 FIRE “Sovereign & States Disputes and Enforcement Summit 2025!” Uniquely bringing the Sovereign Disputes and FIRE communities together to address the latest in Sovereign & States Disputes and Enforcement. In-person Date: 29th & 30th January 2025 Venue: The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London
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Offshore Alert – Bangkok – 5 and 6 March 2025. Book NOW!
We’re thrilled to partner with OffshoreAlert for their Second Annual Asia-Pacific Conference on March 5-6, 2025, at the prestigious Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok. This highly anticipated event brings together top-tier investigators, insolvency practitioners, asset recovery attorneys, and intelligence specialists from around the world. Attendees will gain actionable insights, explore innovative solutions, and expand their global
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Economic Crime Prevention DACH Summit Returns – 18-19 March 2025! BOOK NOW!
Economic Crime Prevention DACH Summit Returns – March 2025! Industry experts Simon Plüss (Head Export Controls and Sanctions, SECO), Vanessa Sisti (Assistant Chief, FCPA Unit, US DOJ), Sara Chouraqui (Joint Head of Fraud, Bribery and Corruption, UK Serious Fraud Office), and Kevin Mosley (Deputy Chief, Bank Integrity Unit, US DOJ) will headline the 4th Annual
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2nd Annual IBA Asset Recovery Conference- Madrid – 4-6 December 2024 – IFG Exhibitors!
We are delighted to be sponsoring the 2nd Annual IBA Asset Recovery Conference in Madrid – 4 – 6th December 2024. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Tackling and conquering impediments to asset recovery’. Topics will include: Tackling and conquering common (and uncommon) defences raised in attempts to defeat asset recovery strategies and proceedings
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