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October 16, 2020 by Mark DunnPEPs expose companies to increased regulatory, financial, strategic, and reputational risk. See how data and technology support enhanced due diligence and ongoing risk monitoring
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October 10, 2019 by Mark DunnThe sustained drop in the price of oil has had a substantial effect on oil and gas businesses. Impacted companies can increase efficiency and find significant savings in the compliance area.
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October 10, 2019 by Mark DunnThis article identifies some of the biggest supply chain risks to companies and how to detect warning signs to avoid legal, financial or reputational damage.
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October 10, 2019 by Mark DunnEconomic risks can disrupt supply chains and destroy businesses when improperly handled. Find out how to mitigate economic risks using the PESTLE approach.
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October 10, 2019 by Mark DunnSee how the political landscape can lead to increased supply chain risk.
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October 08, 2019 by Mark DunnThe FCA issued new guidance to banks on enhancing their anti-money laundering or fraud controls, citing media monitoring as an important due diligence tool.
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October 02, 2019 by Mark DunnA KPMG survey conducted across 64 countries revealed companies risk breaching bribery and corrpution regulations by failing to monitor third parties.
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October 02, 2019 by Mark DunnLower operational costs, enhanced supply chain stability, smoother entry into new markets—the benefits of outsourcing business functions to third parties are undeniable.
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October 02, 2019 by Mark DunnThe DOJ guidance focuses on what it terms “three fundamental questions” that indicate a compliance program is functioning as a strong ongoing control over the risk of corporate corruption.
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October 01, 2019 by Mark DunnIn this blog, we showcase how our valuable services has helped our clients improve their due diligence and research processes. View the full report here.
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October 01, 2019 by Mark DunnThe FCA fined Barclays a record £72 million fine for failing to conduct due diligence on Politically Exposed Persons, warning banks against financial crime.
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October 01, 2019 by Mark DunnThe UK Treasury and Home Office paper, ‘Action Plan for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist finance’ highlights new priorities for the government.
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September 30, 2019 by Mark DunnThis blog talks about the the hidden world of elite beneficial ownership--the Panama leak. Read about it here and find out more about this in-depth report. Click here! BIS UK Blog
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July 19, 2017 by Mark DunnWhat constitutes a PEP? Why PEPs can pose a risk of money laundering? The new guidance from the FCA advises on how companies should manage this risk to meet their AML requirements.
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June 24, 2016 by Mark DunnThe UK is to leave the European Union, after 51.9% of voters backed a Brexit in yesterday’s vote (23 June). This article will explore how the vote might affect the UK’s ability to detect and combat financial crime: anti-money laundering (AML), anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) and sanctions.
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June 20, 2016 by Mark DunnThe vote on whether the UK should remain in the European Union is just days away on June 23, and the latest polls suggest the result is too close to call. Leaders in every sector are now being forced to consider the possible impacts of a Brexit on their field, and financial crime and compliance is no exception.
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July 17, 2015 by Mark DunnBanks and financial institutions are consistently failing to fully vet customers, ignoring rules that were designed to thwart criminals attempting to launder the proceeds of illegal activity.
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September 02, 2014 by Mark DunnCorruption risks can never be entirely removed but regulators will look for evidence that proves effective due diligence has been performed on customers.
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January 01, 1970 by Mark DunnThe doping scandal engulfing world athletics is starting to have serious commercial repercussions for the athletics governing body, the IAAF. The recent departure of two key sponsors demonstrates how seriously organisations take brand reputation in the social media age.