Fraud, corruption and economic crime
As a UK barrister, Duncan started prosecuting corporate offences at DTI and SFO, then moved to World Bank, Washington DC. He later joined EIB, Luxembourg, advising on deterrence, prevention and training whilst negotiating settlements (eg. with Siemens and Alstom). He took early retirement in 2023.
Promoting integrity is fundamental – Duncan has worked with public and commercial organisations, including other MDBs, UN and aid agencies, law enforcement and financial and compliance teams. His work has included reviews of investigation functions at WHO, Rome and EPO, Munich; public presentations, recently to Green Climate Fund (2024), Association of Corporate Investigators (2023), and a podcast with Trace International (2021); and regular speaking at the Conference of International Investigators, universities (such as Cambridge and Sorbonne) and workshops with ECB and ERA.
Duncan is now Alternate Chair of ADB’s IEC sanctions committee. He has written 3 books: Promoting Integrity in the Work of International Organisations (Springer, 2021); Fraud and Corruption: Cases and Materials (Springer, 2022); and Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Virtual Assets (Springer, 2024).
Duncan lives in Luxembourg with his wife; their three daughters recently completed further education in the UK. Duncan attends the Anglican Church of Luxembourg and enjoys gardening and long walks.