Introducing Michael Tapling, VP of US Operations
Conflict International’s US operations are expanding, and we are pleased to announce Michael Tapling as VP across our offices in the United States.Michael has more than decade of experience in carrying out investigations and is a crucial part of the team for both domestic investigations and those that cross internationally
Conflict’s Mike LaCorte speaking at SPI dinner in New York
Conflict International’s CEO Mike LaCorte will be a guest at the Society of Professional Investigators (SPI) dinner meeting in New York next week.Mike will discuss the differences, complexities and methodologies associated with conducting international investigations in Europe versus the United States.The event, on May 19 from 6 - 8.30pm, is
Declan Bamber becomes Head of Pre-Employment
We are pleased to announce that Declan Bamber has been promoted to the role of Head of Pre-Employment. Since joining Conflict, Dec has been an integral part of this busy and ever-growing department, conducting Pre-Employment checks for a wide range and size of clients on a daily basis. Having worked in the
Temporary insolvency measures are ending… but…
This week the government announced that temporary measures introduced under the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 will now expire on 31st March.The temporary measures increased the limit upon which a Winding Up Petition could be presented against a company from £750 to £10,000 or more. From 1st April 2022,
Russian cyber attack threat looms large
Last month, when Vladimir Putin launched Russia’s devastating attack on Ukraine, it was clear to all observers that international security would be entering a period of intense pressure. A global nuclear power igniting a war in modern Europe threatened the physical safety of citizens worldwide, but those in the know
Conflict participates in Chicago business development event
Conflict’s Director of Compliance and Development Roger Bescoby was this week invited to participate in a round table event in Miami, Florida presented by the City of Chicago.Entitled “World Business Chicago” and hosted by City Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the gathering included business leaders and entrepreneurs from across the US including
Conflict attends Soccerex in Miami
Conflict International’s Director of Compliance and Development Roger Bescoby was delighted to ditch the cold North West of England for a few days and head across the Atlantic to tropical Miami to attend the Soccerex Americas Conference.Soccerex is a key event in the global football calendar aiming to broaden the
Employment screening under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime
Since 2019, all FCA regulated firms have been governed by the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR), a framework designed to uphold both individual accountability across leadership and organisational integrity within the UK financial market.This framework guides the structure to which boards and managers operate, ensuring those in senior roles
Ukraine tensions bring UK cyber security into focus
While the world watches with bated breath at the prospect of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, the first shots may have already been fired – in the virtual battlefield.That is the conclusion of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), a UK Government Agency tasked with supporting the most critical organisations
Conflict attending Swiss Arbitration Association Conference
Conflict International’s Director of Compliance and Development Roger Bescoby will be attending the Swiss Arbitration Association’s Conference in Geneva, Switzerland on 3rd and 4th February. The event attracts leading global stakeholders and professional academics from the world of international arbitration. Conference topics will include innovations relating to money in arbitration, impecunious
