A most interesting development.
Section 194 of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) creates the power uk strike out a civil claim where its purpose is deemed to be a SLAPP (defined in section 195). /1
Section 194 of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) creates the power uk strike out a civil claim where its purpose is deemed to be a SLAPP (defined in section 195). /1
October 29, 2025 at 6:39 AM
A most interesting development.
Section 194 of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) creates the power uk strike out a civil claim where its purpose is deemed to be a SLAPP (defined in section 195). /1
Section 194 of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) creates the power uk strike out a civil claim where its purpose is deemed to be a SLAPP (defined in section 195). /1
One of the ways I've really enjoyed ECCTA work has been that you do basically end up red teaming your own clients.
Interestingly, when I do training on financial crime and fraud prevention I often have to emphasize that you should not apply this rule to those teams, as fraudsters are very good at exploiting other people's niceness and social conventions against direct confrontation.
I always had this rule when hiring. However smart or impressive someone seems, if they seem like a bit of a dick it's not worth hiring them.
I had deliberate tests, like how they treated admin staff.
I had deliberate tests, like how they treated admin staff.
July 12, 2026 at 1:15 PM
One of the ways I've really enjoyed ECCTA work has been that you do basically end up red teaming your own clients.
Why do DHL Express drivers always tell lies about “we rang but no answer”. There is literally video evidence you did not.
After 1 September 2025, this will potentially be a criminal offence under section 199 of ECCTA.
After 1 September 2025, this will potentially be a criminal offence under section 199 of ECCTA.
June 5, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Why do DHL Express drivers always tell lies about “we rang but no answer”. There is literally video evidence you did not.
After 1 September 2025, this will potentially be a criminal offence under section 199 of ECCTA.
After 1 September 2025, this will potentially be a criminal offence under section 199 of ECCTA.
Vehicles for investment fraud and/or pump and dump?
Either way, while we do not expect Companies House to identify every fraudulent entity, some of the more “inconsistent” ones need greater attention. Let’s see if the ECCTA 2024 makes any difference.
Either way, while we do not expect Companies House to identify every fraudulent entity, some of the more “inconsistent” ones need greater attention. Let’s see if the ECCTA 2024 makes any difference.
We published a report on Saturday on Avis Capital Limited. It claims to be a "bank" and to have £58bn of net assets and 150,000 employees. But none of that is true; it filed fake accounts as part of what we believe was an international fraud. https://buff.ly/40Uh4xb
buff.ly
January 31, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Vehicles for investment fraud and/or pump and dump?
Either way, while we do not expect Companies House to identify every fraudulent entity, some of the more “inconsistent” ones need greater attention. Let’s see if the ECCTA 2024 makes any difference.
Either way, while we do not expect Companies House to identify every fraudulent entity, some of the more “inconsistent” ones need greater attention. Let’s see if the ECCTA 2024 makes any difference.
I'm not sure if this is applicable:
SLAPPS: New laws come into force - Wiggin LLP
Provisions of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) governing strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) have come into law, after regulations were laid before P...
www.wiggin.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 9:08 PM
I'm not sure if this is applicable:
Do the changes coincide with non-dom shifts or with the increased enforcement of companies house rules under ECCTA?
August 6, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Do the changes coincide with non-dom shifts or with the increased enforcement of companies house rules under ECCTA?
[Webinar] ECCTA Compliance - Prepare Your People With Confidence - August 26th, 2:00 am PDT - Register now www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/we...
[Webinar] ECCTA Compliance - Prepare Your People With Confidence - August 26th, 2:00 am PDT | JD Supra
Join us for a timely and practical session on how organizations can begin preparing for ECCTA now – and how our new ECCTA compliance training supports...
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August 25, 2025 at 10:47 PM
[Webinar] ECCTA Compliance - Prepare Your People With Confidence - August 26th, 2:00 am PDT - Register now www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/we...
The real test of governance doesn’t come in a policy document. It shows up in the room.
When someone has a concern, do they speak?
When someone has a better idea, do they feel safe to share it?
www.linkedin.com/pulse/eccta-...
#GovernanceResilience #SpeakUpCulture #ECCTA #LeadershipInPractice
When someone has a concern, do they speak?
When someone has a better idea, do they feel safe to share it?
www.linkedin.com/pulse/eccta-...
#GovernanceResilience #SpeakUpCulture #ECCTA #LeadershipInPractice
ECCTA and the Culture Test No One’s Talking About
Behind the reforms lies a deeper challenge: the courage to listen and lead By Erika Eliasson-Norris This morning, I opened the ECCTA Forum to a room full of governance professionals, each bringing the...
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May 21, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The real test of governance doesn’t come in a policy document. It shows up in the room.
When someone has a concern, do they speak?
When someone has a better idea, do they feel safe to share it?
www.linkedin.com/pulse/eccta-...
#GovernanceResilience #SpeakUpCulture #ECCTA #LeadershipInPractice
When someone has a concern, do they speak?
When someone has a better idea, do they feel safe to share it?
www.linkedin.com/pulse/eccta-...
#GovernanceResilience #SpeakUpCulture #ECCTA #LeadershipInPractice
🚨NEW
The UK's new 'failure to prevent fraud' offence comes into force today under ECCTA. Organisations can now face unlimited fines for not preventing associates from committing fraud.
Read our guide on linking anti-bribery and anti-fraud controls ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/failure...
The UK's new 'failure to prevent fraud' offence comes into force today under ECCTA. Organisations can now face unlimited fines for not preventing associates from committing fraud.
Read our guide on linking anti-bribery and anti-fraud controls ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/failure...
‘Failure to prevent fraud’ is here
Strengthen anti-corruption and anti-fraud controls for an effective response
www.transparency.org.uk
September 1, 2025 at 10:41 AM
🚨NEW
The UK's new 'failure to prevent fraud' offence comes into force today under ECCTA. Organisations can now face unlimited fines for not preventing associates from committing fraud.
Read our guide on linking anti-bribery and anti-fraud controls ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/failure...
The UK's new 'failure to prevent fraud' offence comes into force today under ECCTA. Organisations can now face unlimited fines for not preventing associates from committing fraud.
Read our guide on linking anti-bribery and anti-fraud controls ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/failure...
The start of September 2025 saw the introduction the new ECCTA “failure prevent fraud” offence.
Yasmin Grove and Charles Oliver and have taken a look at what this means for your company and its obligations under the ECCTA:
www.rwkgoodman.com/info-hub/how...
Yasmin Grove and Charles Oliver and have taken a look at what this means for your company and its obligations under the ECCTA:
www.rwkgoodman.com/info-hub/how...
How do I prevent my company falling foul of the new failure to prevent fraud offence under the ECCTA 2023? | RWK Goodman
www.rwkgoodman.com
September 26, 2025 at 7:56 AM
The start of September 2025 saw the introduction the new ECCTA “failure prevent fraud” offence.
Yasmin Grove and Charles Oliver and have taken a look at what this means for your company and its obligations under the ECCTA:
www.rwkgoodman.com/info-hub/how...
Yasmin Grove and Charles Oliver and have taken a look at what this means for your company and its obligations under the ECCTA:
www.rwkgoodman.com/info-hub/how...
Second progress report on the implementation and operation of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) 2023
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685010...
Third progress report on the implementation and operation of the ECCTA
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a2830...
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685010...
Third progress report on the implementation and operation of the ECCTA
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a2830...
June 16, 2026 at 7:46 AM
Second progress report on the implementation and operation of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) 2023
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685010...
Third progress report on the implementation and operation of the ECCTA
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a2830...
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685010...
Third progress report on the implementation and operation of the ECCTA
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a2830...
🇨🇦 Wow, #TrumpPutin and #India + others could be sued under this new law.
#Canada needs this.
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#Canada needs this.
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gowlingwlg.com/en/insights-...
Failure to Prevent Fraud guidance: next steps for businesses
Get ahead of the upcoming changes to the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) with our failure to prevent fraud guidance.
gowlingwlg.com
August 5, 2025 at 5:34 PM
🇨🇦 Wow, #TrumpPutin and #India + others could be sued under this new law.
#Canada needs this.
🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
gowlingwlg.com/en/insights-...
#Canada needs this.
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gowlingwlg.com/en/insights-...
Might be a separate point in how ECCTA has required people to do more to prove they're real to companies house, but would agree it doesn't sound right.
August 29, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Might be a separate point in how ECCTA has required people to do more to prove they're real to companies house, but would agree it doesn't sound right.
As the new corporate offence of failure to prevent fraud under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) becomes effective from 1 September...
www.mondaq.com/canada/white...
www.mondaq.com/canada/white...
Failure To Prevent Fraud Guidance: Next Steps For Businesses
As the new corporate offence of failure to prevent fraud under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) becomes effective from 1 September 2025, businesses must now navigate a major c...
www.mondaq.com
August 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
As the new corporate offence of failure to prevent fraud under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) becomes effective from 1 September...
www.mondaq.com/canada/white...
www.mondaq.com/canada/white...
📢 The UK Government outlined the transition plan for Companies House under the #ECCTA 2023
Key changes:
➡️ Faster company strike-off for false formations
➡️ Identity verification for directors & #PSC
➡️ More reporting for limited partnerships
Key changes:
➡️ Faster company strike-off for false formations
➡️ Identity verification for directors & #PSC
➡️ More reporting for limited partnerships
UK Government Released a Policy Paper for Companies House following The ECCTA
UK Government outlines new compliance requirements for Companies House under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. Learn about key changes and ensure your firm is prepared.
buff.ly
February 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM
3/ Companies House is very stretched at the moment. It is due to enact new director verification rules under the ECCTA 2023 legislation and that timetable is already slipping. Staff are over-worked and I.T. systems are struggling. It is creaking at the seams. changestoukcompanylaw.campaign.gov.uk
Changes to UK company law
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act introduces important changes to Companies House and UK company law. Find out what’s changing for you and your company so that you can take action at t...
changestoukcompanylaw.campaign.gov.uk
March 17, 2025 at 3:12 PM
3/ Companies House is very stretched at the moment. It is due to enact new director verification rules under the ECCTA 2023 legislation and that timetable is already slipping. Staff are over-worked and I.T. systems are struggling. It is creaking at the seams. changestoukcompanylaw.campaign.gov.uk
Companies House FAQs: address fraud and correcting the register commonslibrary.parliament.uk/companies-ho... from @commonslibrary.bsky.social
January 26, 2024 at 2:14 PM
Companies House FAQs: address fraud and correcting the register commonslibrary.parliament.uk/companies-ho... from @commonslibrary.bsky.social
Self-censorship on the rise: How legal threats are quietly rewriting UK news www.journalism.co.uk/self-censors...
What was on the Radar: A Qualitative Study of Perceived Legal Risks in UK Journalism doi.org/10.1080/1751... study by Jingrong Tong
What was on the Radar: A Qualitative Study of Perceived Legal Risks in UK Journalism doi.org/10.1080/1751... study by Jingrong Tong
July 30, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Self-censorship on the rise: How legal threats are quietly rewriting UK news www.journalism.co.uk/self-censors...
What was on the Radar: A Qualitative Study of Perceived Legal Risks in UK Journalism doi.org/10.1080/1751... study by Jingrong Tong
What was on the Radar: A Qualitative Study of Perceived Legal Risks in UK Journalism doi.org/10.1080/1751... study by Jingrong Tong
6,214 UK companies are flagged against 481 disqualified-director names as of 26 August 2026. ECCTA tightened records, but name-match screening still leaves a manual check for customer, supplier and debtor reviews. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #SME #LatePayment
6,214 UK companies flagged by disqualified-director name matches, why creditors still need manual checks after ECCTA
Despite the cleaner-records push that followed ECCTA, including mandatory identity verification from 18 November 2025, a basic name-match screen still flags **6,214 UK companies** against **481 names*
recoup-iq.tech
August 26, 2026 at 6:45 AM
6,214 UK companies are flagged against 481 disqualified-director names as of 26 August 2026. ECCTA tightened records, but name-match screening still leaves a manual check for customer, supplier and debtor reviews. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #SME #LatePayment
289 UK directors still hold 10 or more active board seats, despite the ECCTA mandate. Companies House filings show the register has not yet fully caught up with the new transparency standard. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #SME #LatePayment
289 UK directors hold 10 or more active board seats despite ECCTA mandate
Creditors rely on clean corporate registers to evaluate the true risk of the businesses they supply.
recoup-iq.tech
August 22, 2026 at 8:45 AM
289 UK directors still hold 10 or more active board seats, despite the ECCTA mandate. Companies House filings show the register has not yet fully caught up with the new transparency standard. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #SME #LatePayment
6 unauthorised firms are in FCA warnings today. ECCTA identity checks started on 18 November 2025, but unregistered operators still appear in the market. For creditors and buyers, verify the legal entity before you pay. Link in our bio. #LatePayment #UKLaw #SME
6 unauthorised firms face FCA warnings today, why UK creditors must verify identities
Mandatory ECCTA identity verification rules began on 18 November 2025 to increase UK corporate transparency. Yet, the regulator continues to identify unregistered operators.
recoup-iq.tech
August 21, 2026 at 11:45 AM
6 unauthorised firms are in FCA warnings today. ECCTA identity checks started on 18 November 2025, but unregistered operators still appear in the market. For creditors and buyers, verify the legal entity before you pay. Link in our bio. #LatePayment #UKLaw #SME
289 UK directors hold 10 or more active board seats, Companies House-linked analysis finds. For creditors, buyers and finance teams, the check this week is simple: review current directorships before relying on a company register. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #SME #LatePayment
289 UK directors hold 10 or more active board seats despite ECCTA mandate
Creditors rely on clean corporate registers to evaluate the true risk of the businesses they supply.
recoup-iq.tech
August 21, 2026 at 11:45 AM
289 UK directors hold 10 or more active board seats, Companies House-linked analysis finds. For creditors, buyers and finance teams, the check this week is simple: review current directorships before relying on a company register. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #SME #LatePayment
289 directors are active on 10 or more UK company boards as of 13 August 2026, RecoupIQ analysis finds. That concentration matters for creditor checks. It can link several firms to the same decision-maker. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #SME #LatePayment
289 directors span 10 boards or more, a concentration UK creditors should note
Credit teams checking new customers may assume the post-ECCTA clean-up has thinned out unusually busy directors. Yet as of 13 August 2026, 289 directors are active on 10 or more UK company boards at o
recoup-iq.tech
August 13, 2026 at 9:06 AM
289 directors are active on 10 or more UK company boards as of 13 August 2026, RecoupIQ analysis finds. That concentration matters for creditor checks. It can link several firms to the same decision-maker. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #SME #LatePayment
On 11 August, Companies House published guidance to protect personal details on the register. Credit checks now need a closer look at what is public, and what is not. RecoupIQ Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME
3 Companies House roles can shield personal details, and UK creditors should tighten file checks
On 11 August, Companies House published guidance that surprised many post-ECCTA watchers. "Apply to protect your details on the Companies House register." The new [guidance](https://www.gov.uk/guidanc
recoup-iq.tech
August 11, 2026 at 12:05 PM
On 11 August, Companies House published guidance to protect personal details on the register. Credit checks now need a closer look at what is public, and what is not. RecoupIQ Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME
Companies House published a transition plan on 5 August for ECCTA commencement. It sets out the indicative timetable for filing, onboarding and verification work. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME
5 August ECCTA roadmap resets filing and verification plans for UK SMEs and creditors
Companies House published a new policy paper today. "A transition plan outlining our indicative timeline for commencing the key provisions of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (2023)."
recoup-iq.tech
August 5, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Companies House published a transition plan on 5 August for ECCTA commencement. It sets out the indicative timetable for filing, onboarding and verification work. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME