European Union: White Collar Crime, Anti-Corruption & Fraud

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First “Direct” Pecuniary Sanction Under Sapin II: Compliance Lessons From Decision 25-01 (Société V And MS)
France's Anti-Corruption Agency has imposed its first direct financial penalties under the Sapin II Law on a holding company and its executive for failing to implement required corruption prevention measures, marking a significant shift in enforcement approach. The decision establishes that compliance deficiencies are assessed at the audit date rather than when remediation occurs, and that senior executives may face personal liability for non-compliance. What does this landmark ruling mean for multinational
Worldwide Criminal
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Mayer Brown
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Poland – Investigation Into Timber Imports Instigated By The EPPO
The European Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation in Poland targeting a company suspected of circumventing Russian sanctions by falsely declaring the origin of birch wood imports. Authorities are examining whether timber claimed to be from Kazakhstan actually originated from Russia, potentially involving customs fraud, VAT violations, and sanctions breaches spanning from October 2023 to April 2025.
Poland Government
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Duane Morris LLP
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PSD3 And PSR: What Every Payment Institution And EMI Needs To Know Now!
The Payment Services Directive 3 (PSD3) and Payment Services Regulation (PSR) introduce fundamental changes to the EU payments landscape, including the elimination of the standalone EMI licence, mandatory Verification of Payee requirements, and a significant shift in fraud liability. With a 27-month transitional window, payment institutions and electronic money institutions must begin preparing now to meet the new unified framework's stringent requirements.
Malta Finance
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MK Fintech Partners
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Knowledge Nugget - Recognizing Insolvency – Key Warning Signs And Recommendations For Managing Directors
Managing directors of German companies face strict personal liability if they fail to recognize and act upon insolvency warning signs. This analysis examines the legal framework under German insolvency law, identifies critical operational and financial indicators that signal impending illiquidity or over-indebtedness, and provides actionable recommendations for compliance with mandatory filing obligations.
Germany Insolvency
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Mayer Brown
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