- Chief Compliance Officer and VP of Legal Affairs, Arrow Electronics
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Ruth Prickett2024-07-03T18:17:00
Dominic Buckwell, general counsel and compliance head at global marine container leasing company Seaco, discussed key themes including anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, and why the industry needs common environmental reporting standards.
Seaco, a customer of financial institutions and syndicated lenders in the business of supplying shipping and freight multinationals, must navigate compliance issues relating to both sectors.
Compliance is no longer a question of simply meeting legal obligations. It’s now just as much about demonstrating to customers that you meet their ethical and environmental standards, Buckwell explained.
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