Sep 11, 2020 | Beneficial Ownership | OwnerCheck, Compliance, Global Proficiency, Thought Leadership
Overshadowed by an ever-changing sanctions regime, opaque structures, and deep-rooted bribery and corruption issues, operating in Russia can be a source of risk and compliance headaches. But Russia is a land full of natural resources and opportunities are available...
Aug 4, 2020 | Beneficial Ownership | OwnerCheck, Compliance, Impact Investing | ImpactCheck, Thought Leadership
At a cost of up to $258 billion a year, green crime can no longer be ignored.The United Nations estimates that environmental crime is rising between five and seven percent annually — that’s two to three times the rate of the global economy. Both the Financial Action...
Jun 17, 2020 | Beneficial Ownership | OwnerCheck, Due Diligence, Global Proficiency, Thought Leadership
Strategically located between China and Europe, Kazakhstan is the largest economy in Central Asia and is considered the best on the Chinese Silk Road. A country rich in oil and gas, it has attracted high levels of foreign investment over the last decade. Named one of...
Jun 3, 2020 | Beneficial Ownership | OwnerCheck, Compliance, Due Diligence, Global Proficiency, Thought Leadership
Is China the new colonial power in Africa? It might appear so when you take a look at China’s extensive relationship with Africa today. From trade and investment through to development aid and the Belt and Road Initiative, China’s growing influence in the region has...
Apr 14, 2020 | Beneficial Ownership | OwnerCheck, Compliance, Thought Leadership, Wealth Intelligence | WealthCheck
Beneficial ownership has caused compliance teams headaches for as long as we can remember, especially if you are an obliged entity. Currently, beneficial ownership is considered the top vulnerability in the US financial system, alongside the misuse of digital assets....
Mar 17, 2020 | Beneficial Ownership | OwnerCheck, Due Diligence, Third Party Screening | ScreenCheck, Thought Leadership
No enterprise is untouched by the epic, and sometimes unforeseen, pressures that world events are putting on bottom lines this year. And all of this comes at a time when 2020’s risk management challenges, even prior to the most recent global economic and public...
