Helen Parry

Helen Parry and Rachel Wolcott discuss the UK election gambling scandal, emphasizing the need for enhanced due diligence on PEPs. They touch on insider trading risks, compliance training importance, and the implications of politicians having access to sensitive information.

Podcast discusses the recent insider dealing conviction by the UK FCA, highlighting loopholes in insider dealing lists and failed defense arguments. They explore market abuse, updates to the criminal regime, and connections to organized crime. The episode covers trading patterns, personal impacts, and regulatory challenges in combating insider trading.

The podcast features guests Alexander Robson, Helen Parry, and Rachel Wolcott discussing the UK FCA's enforcement division. They debate whether it has 'all bases covered' or is 'highly unsatisfactory.' The challenges faced by the FCA, including lengthy enforcement cases and recent Upper Tribunal judgments, are explored. The Bluecrest case and its implications for the FCA's future strategy are also discussed. The podcast covers enforcement actions and trends by the FCA, including fines and actions related to anti-money laundering, comics fraud, and unauthorized crypto ATM operators. Litigation involving Ram Prakash Gopi and his pursuit of claims against the FCA is highlighted.