Country Risks

Singapore picks up the pace in combating economic crime

March 7, 2014

Singapore is one of the least corrupt countries in the world, but still presents risks.

Mexico’s security threat: Organized crime and money laundering

October 12, 2013

Mexico has become the leading provider of illicit drugs to the US, which has resulted in a high level of money laundering and has most likely led to the dramatic increase in violence in the country.

Brazil: Combating corruption and money laundering

March 15, 2013

Brazil has recently witnessed a crackdown on corruption. However, despite its progress, the country continues to remain high risk with regards to corruption, and requires high levels of due diligence.

Supply Chain Due Diligence – the Case of Conflict Minerals and Beyond (II)

December 28, 2012

Due diligence guidelines have been developed in order to assist in maintaining a ‘clean’ supply chain free of conflict minerals.

Country Risk: Venezuela’s unsavory relationships

December 7, 2012

Despite its progress on improving AML/CFT legislation, Venezuela remains a politically high-risk country, which makes assessing the broader political risks all the more important.

Supply Chain Due Diligence – the Case of Conflict Minerals and Beyond (I)

October 9, 2012

Supply chain due diligence when sourcing and processing conflict minerals is increasingly important to prevent the funding of armed conflict.

Enhanced due diligence is a must to mitigate AML exposure in Turkey

September 9, 2012

Despite high levels of political commitment on the part of the Turkish government, it remains on the FATF’s list of countries that have not made sufficient progress in addressing deficiencies identified.

Dispute with Iran: A Strategic Risk Assessment Tool for the Nuclear Talks

May 21, 2012

What are the chances of success and what are the factors of risk in the new round of talks between the Iranian government and the permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany (“P5+1”) about Iran’s disputed nuclear programmed? These questions will draw much attention by political decision-makers and business executives and students of…

Preparing for Leadership Succession – Political Risk Scenarios in Central Asia

March 31, 2012

Stakeholders active in countries ruled by autocratic leaders should acquire a thorough understanding of potential “succession dilemmas” in order to be prepared to respond to a variety of political risk scenarios which could affect their interests. This article explores why certain regime types are more exposed to succession risks and lines out the potential negative…

SADC-UNODC a regional initiative to combat crime in Southern Africa

March 12, 2012

Political instability as well as security issues have made the Southern African Development Community region somewhere of very high-risk. As a result, it is important to undertake enhanced due diligence when conducting business in the region.

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