Syllabus H: Corporate fraudulent and criminal behaviour

Under section 213 of the Insolvency Act 1986 (fraudulent trading), who can be held liable to make a contribution to the company's assets?

Under the Criminal Justice Act 1993, which of the following is a valid defence to a charge of insider dealing?

In the context of money laundering, what does the 'layering' stage involve?

Under the Bribery Act 2010, a commercial organisation commits an offence if it fails to prevent bribery. What is the only statutory defence available to the organisation?

Under section 214 of the Insolvency Act 1986 (wrongful trading), who can be ordered by the court to make a contribution to the company's assets?

Scenario: Titanium Forge plc has three directors: Alan, Brenda, and Charles. Alan recently discovered a lucrative opportunity to supply steel to a new bridge project. Without telling the board, Alan set up his own company to take the contract. Brenda, the finance director, failed to notice that Titanium Forge was trading while insolvent for six months. Charles rarely attends board meetings. If Titanium Forge plc goes into insolvent liquidation, what is Brenda's potential liability regarding her failure to notice the insolvency?