On 8 June 2022, and to coincide with the introduction of amendments to the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (“the Economic Crime Act”), the UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (“OFSI”)...more
Introduction - The UK Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) issued a prohibition order against Mr Frensham based on his conviction for an offence which did not involve financial fraud or dishonesty and was unrelated to...more
Introduction - On 14 February 2021, Neil Woodford (a high-profile investment manager in the UK) announced his intention to launch a new fund management firm operated out of the UK and Jersey. Woodford’s announcement was...more