The German Political Crisis Explained
Germany was a political pillar of stability in the EU for years, but failure to create a new coalition government has steered the country into the political unknown. European partners may have to get accustomed to a Germany that will be more oriented toward its own domestic political debate. As in other countries, controversy on EU reform could further deepen internal divisions. Merkel and her party are therefore likely to continue to act with caution. CDU and SPD, being part of the same government, will have even more problems than before in formulating a coherent position on EU reform. All forecasts point towards a political change for both Germany and Europe.
Controversial German Anti-Money Laundering Law
Investigative Due Diligence: Achieving Responsible Business Conduct in Mineral Supply Chains
Political corruption and the assessment of politically exposed persons
Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and Customer Due Diligence in Asia
Customer Due Diligence in Asia has gained prominence over recent years, with a growing set of regulations that have come into force. International Anti-money laundering standards recommended by the Financial Action Task force (FATF) have provided a framework for member jurisdictions to lay out the requirements for the prevention and combat of money laundering and terrorist financing, which is particularly…
Whither Ukraine?
Corruption Risk Assessment
Business Partner Compliance
Whitepaper & Webcast – Risk Assessment and Prevention of Corruption
Companies are depending on the countries and the industries in which they operate, as well as working together with their business partners, to assess corruption risks. However, the best way to find out how their respective business processes can be affected by corrupt practices, is the implementation of a systematic risk assessment.