They say that crime never pays, but the corporate world has also been known for a whatever-it-takes ethos that says corruption can seal the deal. A new report lifts the lid on a murky world.
Unpredictable yet swingeing, penalties for sanction-busting can put corporate treasuries into a world of pain. HSBC has released a tool that uses automation to raise red flags on sanctions
Beneficial ownership, it seems, is in the eye of the beholder. With jurisdictions making their own rules, they're set to become as complex as sanctions, a banker argues
Trade finance may take a beating in light of more stringent enforcement around trade embargoes by US authorities. Corporate treasurers would do well to keep a close eye on the developments.
Regulators appear set to crank up AML/CTF and sanctions-related work and now have their eye on individuals too. But with the rise of China, regulators will have their work cut out for them.