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Identifies the key concepts in evaluating the relative merits of regulation and crime control: regulation emphasises persuasion and cooperation rather than policing, prosecution and punishment, which are associated with crime control. Relates them to the special characteristics of financial crime such as the difficulties of measuring it and morally assessing it: offences involving market regulation are sometimes regarded as “technical”. Asks how far the two approaches are mutually exclusive rather than complementary, and refers to Braithwaite’s model of an enforcement pyramid. Sets out the conditions in which regulation, including self‐regulation, is likely to work, whether criminal deterrence works, and the moral and symbolic role of criminal law. Concludes that effective regulation requires a wide range of strategies and sanctions with a balance of moral and instrumental dimensions.

The purpose of this reflective paper is to discuss and reflect and in the process celebrate the development of a qualitative research stream which continues to interrogate the unusual topic of illegal rural enterprise. The authors discuss how a common interest in rural entrepreneurship and rural criminology led to a very productive and continuing research collaborations.

To discuss, reflect and evaluate several qualitative methodologies arising out of a research stream into illegal rural enterprise.

The findings are tentative and subjective in nature but the authors strongly believe that writing qualitatively over a number of related topics and over several published articles legitimises the use of niche qualitative research methods and methodologies. Ultimately it will help develop robust methodologies. The authors agree that just as there is no single, universally applicable theorisation of entrepreneurial behaviours, actions and antics there is no single qualitative methodology that provides constant explanations.

This reflective paper being a subjective and emotive rhetorical piece has obvious limitations in that the advice proffered may be strongly disputed by research managers and heads of department trying to build an orthodox research output. Also the understanding of qualitative research may differ from that of other scholars. This is surely cause for celebration! This will help the authors better understand the heterogeneity of entrepreneurship.

By discussing and celebrating a qualitatively driven research stream rather than discussing individual qualitative publications in isolation this reflection makes a contribution. The professional and institutional pressures to conform to productive mainstream research topics capable of publication in top tier journals poses a danger to the practice of conducting qualitative research which exist at the margins of individual disciplines. It is hoped that this discussion will act as an inspirational beacon to others to pursue research agendas for which they have a passion.

This reflective piece identifies and discusses an under researched area of entrepreneurship research namely how to craft and develop a unified qualitative research stream at the margins of entrepreneurship research.

The purpose of this paper is to examine the evolving role of financial sector regulators in the global effort to combat financial crimes. In particular, it seeks to address the factors that shaped the role of Caribbean regulators in this effort.

Case studies, secondary research and analyses of international requirements and domestic legislation.

Financial sector regulators in the Caribbean face numerous challenges endemic to small economies in meeting international expectations in relation to the fight financial crimes. This is particularly true of states that rely on the provision of off‐shore financial services as the economic mainstay. In spite of this, the region has made significant strides in addressing global demands.

This paper offers a perspective from the Caribbean region. It should be of interest to regulators and practicing lawyers.