Financial crime: from perpetrator to prevention
Journal
The Review
ISSN
1357-7069
Type
newspaper article
Date Issued
2026-10
Author(s)
Helen Allingham
Abstract
Insights from more than 100 offender interviews reveal how attempts to solve a problem can lead to financial crime: initial misconduct triggers concealment as ethical inhibitions weaken. The article examines overlooked warning signs and identifies opportunities for managers and control functions to interrupt this escalation earlier.
Language
English
Keywords
Financial crime
White-collar crime
Fraud prevention
Insider threats
Fraud triangle
Rationalisation
Behavioural red flags
Internal controls
Corporate culture
Business ethics
Whistleblowing
HSG Classification
contribution to practical use / society
Refereed
No
Publisher
Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI)
Publisher place
London
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Additional Information
Feature article by Helen Allingham, incorporating expert commentary from Dr Alexander Schuchter and Gareth Dothie. Schuchter’s contribution draws on his research involving interviews with more than 100 white-collar offenders and addresses pathways into financial crime, ethical boundaries, warning signs and prevention.