Compliance Background Checks in Japanese Private Equity: Emerging Trends and Practical Considerations

Compliance Background Checks in Japanese Private Equity: Emerging Trends and Practical Considerations

Executive Summary Japan’s private equity market is undergoing rapid expansion. Fund sizes are increasing, driven in part by rising commitments from overseas investors. At many Japanese private equity firms, assets under management have grown significantly, sometimes...
Cash, Goods, and Gold: Heightened Sanctions Risks in the MENA Region

Cash, Goods, and Gold: Heightened Sanctions Risks in the MENA Region

As the countries of the Middle East strive to diversify their economies and attract foreign investment, they have become intertwined in the global flow of goods and services, beyond just oil and gas production. However, certain jurisdictions in the region have also...