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European Commission has launched a short 8 week public consultation on key aspects of the EU Securitisation Framework. The consultation seeks feedback on the effectiveness, scope and application of the current EU...more
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into business operations, companies must carefully evaluate vendor contracts involving AI technologies...more
In times of economic uncertainty, lending is not exclusively within the realm of banks. Non-financial institutions, such as corporate entities, pension funds, insurance companies, and even high-net-worth individuals, play a...more
The sheer proliferation of supply chain transparency and accountability regulations at international scale itself warrants a closer look at the level of scrutiny required of organizations with complex, multi-faceted, global,...more
In our previous biweekly update, What Every Multinational Needs to Know About … The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, Part I, we summarized the UFLPA requirements and the basic expectations that U.S. Customs and Border...more
In the world of international finance and crime, criminals and terrorists have always sought innovative ways to launder money and avoid sanctions. One relatively recent method that has gained prominence is known as...more
In our ever-changing technological environment, artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to exert its influence on numerous sectors, revolutionizing our approach to work. As businesses and organizations worldwide adopt...more
The Guidelines build on current social, environmental, and technological issues facing businesses following the last update in 2011. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released updated...more
On 1 July 2022, the Norwegian Transparency Act entered into force. It requires that large domestic (Norwegian) companies and foreign companies doing business in Norway implement and account for human rights due diligence in...more
Noting Deficiencies, FINRA Suggests Best Practices for Reg BI Compliance - During its first-ever review of compliance with Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) found...more
Discover how to set and accomplish your ESG goals - Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) is no longer an isolated function within a company, nor is it an issue only for publicly traded companies. It’s front and...more
As economies start to reemerge from COVID crisis mode, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) factors are rising in importance. A global survey conducted by NAVEX Global shows that 67 percent of respondents in...more
This summer, one of the UK’s best-known online brands found its supply chain at the center of a high-profile modern slavery investigation. Within hours of the story breaking the company’s share price plummeted, as...more
While GDP and worldwide economies shrink under the continuing impact of COVID-19, government budgets have expanded to support healthcare responses to the pandemic and social-welfare in response to growing unemployment and...more
The Australian Government has launched an online register that publishes companies’ statements on their compliance with the country’s Federal Modern Slavery Act of 2018. The website, which is searchable and available to the...more
Main Points Covered: - The importance of a deep due diligence pre-engagement of third parties - How to determine a proactive, on-going and risk based approach monitoring towards Third Parties - How technology can...more
As corporate responsibility evolves, and the focus on corporate sustainability grows, more businesses in the mining and metals and related sectors are referencing the long-term potential of blockchain technology and platforms...more
On Oct. 1, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced withhold release orders covering five imported products from five countries. The companies, ranging from apparel producers in Asia to conflict mineral miners in...more
Continuing its efforts to deter the use of real estate as a vehicle to launder proceeds of criminal activity, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) recently announced its plan to extend the reach and time frame of...more
On July 30, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the U.S Department of the Treasury proposed rules under the Bank Secrecy Act to clarify and strengthen customer due diligence requirements for banks and other financial...more
Let’s start with a few basic assumptions – we all know that third parties are often the most significant risk for corruption. ...more