Risk and Compliance news

Leverage the power of media monitoring and analytics to help you make real-time decisions during this unprecedented time. We create new resources for Nexis Newsdesk customers to navigate the volume and velocity of data: a new COVID-19 search string tip sheet with over 50 search strings and a new coronavirus dashboard video.

2020 has been an extraordinary year for anti-bribery and corruption enforcement worldwide and FCPA settlements have hit a historic high. Take a look at fines and the fallout.

See how strengthening AML regulation and enforcement in Europe & Asia (plus the FinCEN leak) is raising the pressure on identifying beneficial ownership.

We are marking Anti-Slavery Day by going behind the scenes at Tony's Chocolonely and Project Cece, two companies who are trying to tackle forced labour risk in the chocolate and fashion industries. Their commitment to EthicalBusiness and ESG has also been popular with consumers and investors.

What does a commitment to Ethical Business look like behind-the-scenes? Check out our micro-documentary on Project Cece, an online fashion retailer focused on sourcing clothes from companies with positive ESG records.

Today, pharmaceutical companies face tougher expectations than ever, both from their shareholders and from consumers. Recent FCPA settlements suggest the pharma industry still has a number of unresolved risk issues to solve. Take a closer look on our blog.

Companies are increasingly expected to play a role in improving society, including helping to achieve the UN’s sustainable development goals. We attended RELX Group’s SDG Inspiration Day to learn how companies can make a difference through an ethical approach to business, supply chain transparency and supporting the rule of law.

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