LLR: Financial Crime

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HSBC BANK PLC v 5TH AVENUE PARTNERS LTD AND ANOTHER

[2009] Lloyd's Rep FC 261

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr Justice Walker

Fraud — “Ponzi” schemes — Investments — Third parties — Banking — Contracts — Contractual variation — Letters of instruction — Dishonest assistance — Duty of care — Special relationship — Assumption of responsibility — Actual authority of employees — Apparent authority of employees — Deceit.

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