HSBC BANK PLC v 5TH AVENUE PARTNERS LTD AND ANOTHER
[2009] Lloyd's Rep FC 338
COURT OF APPEAL (CIVIL DIVISION)
Before Sir Anthony Clarke MR, Lord Justice Keene and Lord Justice Etherton
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.