Table of contents
Financial crime, terror and subversion ‐ the control of risk in a destabilised world economy
Emphasises the global nature of the challenges posed by terrorism, economic crime and subversion; because of this, national law enforcement needs to be aided by regional and…
The control of corruption
G. ScanlanReviews the present role of corruption in English law, pointing out that there is actually no offence of corruption, nor of fraud, although there is a draft bill to establish the…
“Techno risk” ‐ technology and intelligence data need to be pushed
John SliterFocuses on the need to exploit modern technology to fight crime, remembering that information is only data until it is shared ‐ and it needs to be shared quickly and globally…
The mob: from 42nd Street to Wall Street
P. Kevin Carwile, Valerie HollisFocuses on the infiltration of the US stock market by organised crime in the shape of La Cosa Nostra (LCN). Defines what organised crime is and goes on to the history of Cosa…
The role of boards in preventing economic crime
Leo GoldschmidtReviews the progress in implementing better governance in companies worldwide; company boards have a vital role to play in this. Examines how the typical board functions in a…
The impact of changing corporate governance norms on economic crime
Stilpon NestorDiscusses the two types of economic crime likely to occur in a corporate setting: “governance” crimes like accounting fraud, insider trading and self‐dealing, which directly…
New Zealand: the solicitor’s contractual duty of care in advising guarantors
Mohammed B. HemrajOutlines the duties of a solicitor who undertakes to advise a guarantor; solicitors have to do more than explain the guarantee terms and witness the signature, and they can and…
Financial stability as a policy objective
Patricia JacksonExplains why financial stability is important for official policy: its disruption leads to huge economic costs. Analyses why the involvement of the public sector is necessary to…
Financial crime, terror and subversion
Raymond E. KendallConsiders briefly the global threats to democracy from organised crime, drug trafficking and terrorism. Discusses the differences between terrorists and other criminals, and the…
The Israeli legislation against terrorist financing
Ruth Plato‐ShinarOutlines the main laws in Israel regulating financing of terrorism: the Defence (Emergency) Regulations 1945, the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance 5708‐1948, the Penal Law…
Responding to terrorism and achieving stability in the global financial system: rational policy or crisis reaction?
Jon Mills, Robert WareDiscusses how stability has become a value of civilisation and supposedly an effect of global interconnectedness, though the terrorist attacks of 2001 indicate that…
The protection of privacy and the prevention of financial crime
William FreiDescribes how important the financial sector is in Switzerland, contributing 14% to GDP, while Swiss banks have around 33% of the international asset management market; this makes…
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1359-0790Online date, start – end:
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Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditors:
- Dr Li Hong Xing
- Prof Barry Rider