Risk and Compliance news

The Singapore High Court recently announced a revised sentencing framework for public sector corruption. Take a closer look at what this jurisdictional amendment means and how it may affect your business

Recent reports show rising due diligence failures within COVID19 related government procurement. Demand for PPE and other pandemic-related resources emphasises the need for due diligence in public procurement.

Commerzbank has been fined £37m by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority for due diligence failings including inadequate understanding of PEP risk among their clients. This case shows that not only do PEPs expose companies to bribery and corruption risk, but that failing to understand PEP risk is punishable in itself. Read our step-by-step guide to identifying PEP risk

PEPs expose companies to increased regulatory, financial, strategic, and reputational risk. See how data and technology support enhanced due diligence and ongoing risk monitoring.

During the global uncertainty around COVID-19, investment in ESG funds reached a record level of over $1 trillion. Find out what’s driving ethical investment on our blog.

Recently, new allegations surfaced connecting the English fashion retailer Boohoo to suppliers that disregard health safety measures and underpay garment factory workers in Leicester. Take a closer look at what went wrong and how best to tackle potential supply chain risk with enhanced due diligence.

The recent Wirecard scandal due to due diligence failures has shocked investors. See what companies, investors and stakeholders can learn from the case.

Establishing the ultimate beneficial ownership of third parties you do business with is more important than ever. Is your current due diligence process up to the challenge?

2020 is a key year for legislation against Money Laundering, with the EU’s 5th and 6th AML Directives coming into force. See what that means for your company, and how to effectively manage AML risk

Why adverse media screening during the Coronavirus pandemic is more important than ever