Anita Clifford, Author at Bright Line Law — Barrister Law Firm — Economic Sanctions, Financial Crime, Money Laundering & Regulation Lawyers

Anita Clifford comments on Chinese underground banking for Moneylaundering.com

A recent Crown Court decision has determined that almost the entire turnover of unlicensed money transmission may be confiscated following conviction.

by Anita Clifford|12 May 202112 May 2021|Press

Anita Clifford quoted on the journey of the UK’s Unexplained Wealth Orders

In a fascinating exploration of the UK’s experience of Unexplained Wealth Orders by Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) published on 20 April 2021, Anita was quoted alongside other financial crime practitioners on the impact of the recent dismissal...

by Anita Clifford|29 April 202129 April 2021|Press

Anita Clifford in CityAM on NatWest de-risking crypto customers

On 26 April 2021, Anita Clifford was quoted in CityAM on NatWest’s recent decision to offload customers that accept cryptocurrency.

by Anita Clifford|27 April 202127 April 2021|Press

UK commits to global corruption sanctions regime this year

The UK government has committed to introducing a global corruptions sanctions framework later this year. It is likely that persons wherever located can be designated on the basis that there is a ‘reasonable suspicion’ they are involved in corruption.

by Anita Clifford|26 March 202126 March 2021|BLL Bulletin

A UK Eye on US AML Reform

Recent reform of anti-money laundering law in the US has implications for the UK. Foreign bank account subpoenas and cross-border SAR sharing is permitted.

by Anita Clifford|24 February 202124 February 2021|BLL Bulletin

Anita Clifford in Insurance Day on Sanctions

On 4 February Anita Clifford, Barrister and Principal Associate, was published in Insurance Day commenting on the post-Brexit UK sanctions regime and likelihood of more assertive enforcement action.

by Anita Clifford|08 February 202108 February 2021|Press

Anita Clifford on furlough fraud in BBC News and BBC Radio 5 Live

Barrister and Principal Associate Anita Clifford commented on how furlough fraud can be committed and what companies can do to avoid enforcement action on BBC Radio 5 Live ‘Wake up to Money’ on 13 January 2020.

by Anita Clifford|15 January 202115 January 2021|Press

Wrongful trading — a civil contravention with a money laundering implication?

Speed read: The wrongful trading suspension ended on 30 September 2020 and it is important that company directors keep in mind the offence in section 214 of the Insolvency Act 1986.

by Anita Clifford|23 November 202023 November 2020|BLL Bulletin