Further legal advice is needed following the November judgment by the EU Court of Justice, which found public access to UBO information interferes with the right to privacy.
December 30, 2022The move builds on new export controls announced in October, which were designed to prevent the transfer of advanced technology to China’s military, intelligence and security services.
December 19, 2022The sanctions were connected to illegal fishing. The US, UK and Australia also sanctioned dozens of others in recognition of International Anti-Corruption Day and Human Rights Day.
December 12, 2022A new report says many index funds and state pensions are investing in companies that use Uyghur forced labour or source from suppliers that do.
November 29, 2022The EU, UK, US and Canada imposed sanctions over the use of use of force against peaceful protestors and the sale of drones to Russia.
November 18, 2022Risk practitioners should establish risk monitoring systems that cover sustainability themes beyond climate change, said the FSA's Satoshi Ikeda.
October 10, 2022New report offers recommendations to target bankers, lawyers, and accountants who provide advice and support to violent kleptocracies and corrupt networks.
October 4, 2022The Global Reporting Initiative intends to better integrate consideration of human rights into its disclosure requirements.
September 22, 2022Alena Douhan calls on the US and its allies to lift all sanctions and other restrictions against Iran, and invites the UN to propose mechanisms of compensation, remedy and redress.
September 14, 2022Thai banks adopt "ESG Declaration". Government sets new carbon neutrality and net zero timelines. Climate Change Bill to become law in 2023.
September 3, 2022