The risks associated with companies either conniving in or unwittingly profiting from modern slavery have garnered increased attention over recent years, but the United States’ latest attempt to hit dozens of countries with tariffs for failing to tackle the problem more seriously has pushed the issue of forced labor to the top of corporate agendas.
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U.K. tightens debanking rules as compliance teams in banks walk a regulatory tightrope
Closing a U.K. bank account against the wishes of the customer has just got more complicated. From April 28, banks and payment service providers must comply with new rules governing when and how they close an existing customer’s account.
Iran blockade: 5 top tips for compliance officers
The continuing United States and Israel-led campaign against Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have created numerous difficulties for companies both directly and indirectly. Experts set out the top five key issues that compliance officers face due to the ongoing situation in Iran:
Crypto rules may diverge across jurisdictions, but EU’s MiCA likely to prove most attractive
One of the most common ways for a jurisdiction to attract the attention—and investment—of a particular industry is to offer them a regulatory regime that is different and provides enough scope for players in the sector to leverage opportunities for growth.


