Middle East & Africa
Compliance content focused in the Middle East & Africa territories
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Read ArticleInterjurisdictional data research and analysis
Mary Chicklet Millo was able to identify the target individual by cross-referencing records in Lebanon, sources in the United States, and court records in Mexico.
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Read ArticleHow well do you trust your third party?
Eva Tung performed extensive background checks on the company and found no information suggesting that the target company had business dealings in Sudan.
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Read ArticleExpanding your compliance programme globally
By developing the compliance programme on a global standard, compliance functions can more easily expand the compliance programme to new business units, and employees there can realise...
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Read ArticleDue diligence is never a commodity in Lebanon
Many Lebanese companies and businesses have limited knowledge of the FCPA and UK Anti-Bribery Act.
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Read ArticleGet on top of your Saudi Arabia Compliance in 5 simple ways
These 5 steps should be essential actions for anyone managing compliance in Saudi Arabia.
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Read ArticleThe Red Flag Group: Regional updates
Quarterly news and updates from our Regions; Americas; Europe, MENA, DACH, APAC and Australia. Insight on new office openings and new positions, as well as focus areas and successes.
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Read ArticleConflict minerals reporting is improving though some could do better
A new disclosure requirement under United States law, which obligates companies to audit their supply chains in order to determine whether any materials are sourced from conflict mines in the ...
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Read ArticleSaudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 will keep compliance officers busy
In April 2016, Saudi Arabia’s deputy crown prince Mohammad bin Salman Al Saud announced ‘Vision 2030’ to address the country’s heavy dependence on public sector spending and oil revenues.
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Read ArticleLessons learned from the Volkswagen emissions scandal
The September resignation of Volkswagen’s CEO shows how hard it is to run an organisation from an ethical perspective. With a multinational company as large as Volkswagen (the company was ranked...
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Read ArticleThe dangers of modern-day slavery
Below is an excerpt from the webinar. To access the complete complimentary webinar, please go to www.complianceinsider.com/webinar/view/2981.
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Read ArticleTackling global challenges requires compliance infrastructure
Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the World Economic Forum’s Summit on the Global Agenda 2015 in Abu Dhabi. This mammoth brainstorming event kicks off the road to the World Economic...
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Read ArticleIran: Sanctions compliance essential in land of opportunity
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani is expected to visit both France and Italy in November, with invitations for the Iranian President becoming the norm after Iran’s signing of a historic nuclear...
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Read ArticleUnited Arab Emirates: Foreign investment sought following multiple reforms
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently overhauled its commercial companies legislation, with the objective of bringing it in line with accepted global standards.
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Read ArticleDue diligence patience needed in post-war Libya
Libya is a complex country in which to conduct business due to a lack of stability and a mixture of old and new laws. The National Transitional Council (NTC), which succeeded Gaddafi following...
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Read ArticleAviation free trade agreements under threat
Open skies policies are agreements designed to liberalise aviation services by allowing agreed countries to launch commercial, and sometimes military, aircraft into each other’s airspaces without...
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Read ArticleCaviar diplomacy symptomatic of wider Azerbaijani concerns
The Republic of Azerbaijan is situated on the shores of the Caspian Sea and harvests three of the Caspian’s most precious commodities: oil, gas and caviar. The country’s vast oil and gas riches...
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Read ArticlePreserving privilege when undertaking internal investigations - should it remain a priority?
While traditionally seen as a strong shield against discovery requests, recent developments have shown the extent of protection offered by privilege is limited. It may be the time to rethink...
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Read ArticleRisks and opportunities in Africa’s new largest economy
Nigeria is the United States’ largest trading partner in sub-Saharan Africa and, as Africa’s biggest crude oil producer, supplies a fifth of the United States’ oil. With approximately 174 million...
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Read ArticleThe Maritime Anti-Corruption Network
An interview with Carnival and Grieg Star: The MACN is currently collaborating with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to conduct a corruption risk assessment of four ports in...
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Read ArticleRisks and opportunities around Mozambique’s vast natural resources
Mozambique is one of five Portuguese-speaking African countries (collectively referred to as “Lusophone Africa”). Strategically located in the south-eastern part of Africa, bordering countries...
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