Britain Plans Law to Criminalize Failure to Prevent Financial Crimes
U.S. companies with ties to Britain could face criminal charges in the United Kingdom if they fail to prevent a wide range of financial crimes—including fraud and money laundering—under new laws that the government is planning.
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