Regulation and Enforcement of Corporate Financial Crime Across Europe

Session Submission Type: Roundtable

Abstract

This panel brings together experts to examine the regulatory frameworks and enforcement strategies for corporate financial crime across diverse EU member states. Lightening talks from the speakers will offer insights into their countries' financial regulatory systems, highlighting key features and challenges.
The ensuing discussion will illuminate both the commonalities and distinctions among these systems, emphasizing international cooperation, legal challenges in cross-border prosecution, and the implementation of innovative enforcement strategies, as well as perspectives on corporate liability and individual accountability within the complex realm of financial corporate crimes.
A crucial facet of the panel involves extracting lessons from the showcased regulatory systems. By probing the nuances of these diverse approaches, the session aims to provide attendees with valuable insights, fostering a deeper understanding of the continually evolving landscape of corporate financial crime regulation within the European Union. Participants can expect a comprehensive exploration that goes beyond comparative analysis, offering practical takeaways for regulatory enhancement and global collaboration in combating financial crime.

Subtopic

• Topic 2: Types of Offending / White collar Crime, Organizational Crime, Corporate Crime, Financial Crime (EUROC)

Chair

• Frederike Oberheim, NSCR - Nederlands Studiecentrum Criminaliteit en Rechtshandhaving

Discussants

• Joras Ferwerda, Utrecht University School of Economics

• Michele Riccardi, Transcrime - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

• Silvia Allegrezza, University of Luxembourg - Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance

• Michele Panzavolta, KU Leuven