As a director or senior compliance leader, you carry the weight of your organisation’s reputation. With the introduction of the UK Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA), the stakes are high. The rules are changing quickly, demanding a new level of vigilance, accountability, and clarity.
Our recent webinar, in partnership with the London Stock Exchange cuts through the complexity. Alan Hughes, Vistra’s Head of International Legal Services and Mohammed Senousi, corporate partner at Travers Smith deliver the insights you need to move forward on ECCTA with confidence.
- No more hiding behind old loopholes: The ECCTA establishes a universal standard for corporate criminal liability. Every organisation is now within its reach.
- Your personal exposure is real: As a director, you can now face claims for breach of duty if your organisation fails to prevent economic crime.
- Action is non-negotiable: You must have documented reasonable prevention procedures in place.
Why does this matter now? Global events have encouraged governments to act decisively. The UK authorities are cracking down on corporate crime. The result is rigorous regulation and heightened scrutiny.
How do you prepare?
In the session Alan Hughes and Mohammed Senousi breakdown the ECCTA’s impact and scope to deliver a roadmap for compliance.
- Assess your true risk exposure, beyond surface-level compliance.
- Undertake structural analysis, especially if your business operates across borders.
- Build direct lines of governance – don’t rely on intermediaries or assumptions.
- Treat training and prevention not as box-ticking exercises but as integral to your risk strategy.
At Vistra, we see regulation as an opportunity to build resilience into your organisation’s DNA. With the right support compliance becomes an advantage, not a burden.