28 Sep 2022 Our Thinking North America Ethics, Compliance and Governance CFIUS and Foreign Direct Investment DOJ calls for “good companies to step up” in latest Corporate Criminal Enforcement Announcement On Thursday, September 15, 2022, Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco gave a speech on Corporate Compliance and Enforcement Program. The speech outlined new Department of Justice policies that focus on encouraging and enticing companies to self-report criminal violations and cooperate in DOJ investigations.
26 Sep 2022 Our Thinking Asia Pacific Sri Lanka Political and Country Risk Khalid Bashir Shah Sri Lanka: Navigating the economic crisis has implications for other emerging markets Global attention remains on Sri Lanka. Economies with the potential for similar issues see its plans to manage debt with international creditors and set for IMF bailout to be replicable, and – despite the challenges – there are still opportunities in Sri Lanka for international businesses.
26 Sep 2022 Our Thinking Americas Brazil Security Risk Management Brazil 2022 elections: despite low unrest, insurgency risks, growing political violence is a threat The concerns about potential unrest or political violence taking place during Independence Day demonstrations did not materialise. However, political violence events did take place during that week.
15 Sep 2022 Our Thinking Global Political and Country Risk Organisational Resilience Operational and Protective Services Weaponised energy: how can business adapt? The energy crisis spurred by the Russia-Ukraine conflict has led to the weaponisation of energy by governments and blocs on all sides to protect their energy security – how can business adapt?
14 Sep 2022 Our Thinking Asia Pacific Political and Country Risk Investment Support Malaysia: Political stability is an issue, but not the whole story of doing business The imprisonment of former PM Najib Razak will have impacts on Malaysia's political stability, a perennial issue in the country. However, it remains a well-placed investment destination for companies looking for opportunities, especially in the sectors that are on the rise.
13 Sep 2022 Our Thinking Africa Investment Support ESG and Sustainable Business Political and Country Risk The Africa Risk-Reward Index 2022 Podcast In an era of exacerbated global uncertainty and geopolitical change, Africa’s role with the world is being redefined. With the challenges this will present will also come significant opportunities for African countries and investors. Seizing them will be more imperative now than ever.
12 Sep 2022 Our Thinking Global Trade and Sanctions Compliance The Changing Cybersecurity Landscape: From Sanctions Compliance to Double Extortion Cyber incidents are accelerating, requiring greater involvement from legal counsel and other groups to ensure proper compliance and protection today. Is your organisation prepared for a ransomware attack and how to respond?
07 Sep 2022 Our Thinking Niamh McBurney Middle East Political and Country Risk Full steam ahead for hydrogen development Hydrogen is the energy sector’s next big bet – and governments in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are among those betting big on it displacing hydrocarbons as a major fuel for the world in the next two decades. This note examines how MENA has started investing in hydrogen to make sure it is not left behind in the energy transition to reduce the world’s reliance on oil and gas.
05 Sep 2022 Our Thinking Global Cyber and Digital What’s going on with global cyber regulations? Stina Connor and Jim Fitzsimmons join Nic Reys to discuss the key regional divergences around data privacy, how politics and national security agendas are driving regulations
31 Aug 2022 Our Thinking Global Trade and Sanctions Compliance Managing challenges of sanctions screening in your third-party risk program Control Risks experts Henry Smith, Jonathan Wood and Emily Morgan joined FeiFei Ren of Miller & Chevalier on a Compliance Week webinar to explore current trends in the global sanctions landscape, the keys to building a successful sanctions compliance program and advice on screening and management of third parties.
