by AdrianaAMLP | Jun 6, 2024
Daniel Calingaert argues that ‘the time has come to dismantle the four pillars of the global financial secrecy system—to (1) end corporate anonymity, (2) eliminate instruments of financial secrecy, (3) make enablers legally liable for complicity in corruption,...
by Jyotsna Bucktowar | May 8, 2024
As the EU is a major player on the global economic stage, the implementation of this law has the potential to create a ripple effect that reaches far beyond its borders. Global Witness has been championing this cause from the beginning, pushing for greater corporate...
by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Apr 2, 2024
The blog provides guidance on how to stay compliant with sanctions in the maritime sector: verify the identity of customers, partners, and third party intermediaries, and consider all layers of ownership and control; implement robust compliance policies, conduct...
by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Mar 28, 2024
The CDs and OTs play a vital role in implementing and enforcing UK sanctions and countering circumvention in partnership with UK authorities. This collaborative effort helps to ensure that the UK sanctions regime is robust and that our measures have their intended...
by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Dec 27, 2023
The amendment prohibits UK banks from processing payments that have been previously processed by a designated bank, or are intended for a designated bank. These transactions are prohibited even if the account holders that send and receive the funds are not designated,...
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