Bulgaria’s never-ending election marathon
Update: On 6 June, after two months of negotiations, Bulgarian parliament approved a coalition government led by the prime minister Nikolai Denkov. The government was supported by the two largest … read more
Publications
Sanctions: Trends and challenges in a tumultuous year
On 25 February 2023, the EU marked the one-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine by announcing its tenth package of sanctions against Russia. The new package added some … read more
Status of the European AML framework
In an attempt to improve the integrity, stability and sustainability of the European financial markets, legislators are storming ahead with regular revisions of the European Union’s (EU) anti-money laundering (AML) … read more
What does the biggest corporate scandal in years mean for India Inc?
Scandal engulfed one of India’s largest conglomerates at the end of January, when a report by a US-based short seller alleged massive corporate fraud. As well as sending shares in … read more
The Rise of Disinformation in OSINT
Due diligence investigators often rely on information available online to make an assessment of their target’s reputation. This means that the ability to distinguish between authentic and inauthentic sources is … read more
The Role of ESG in Global Governance and the Supply Chain
Environmental crime is one of the largest criminal activity sectors in the world. There are many kinds of environmental crimes, including illegal emissions into the air, discharge of substances into … read more
The global rise of crypto-based investment scams
According to recent estimates, cryptocurrency-based crime reached a new all-time high in 2021, with 14 billion dollars of stolen funds, compared to 7.8 billion dollars in 2020. One of the … read more
Harmonisation of the EU AML Framework
Whilst the EU’s anti-money laundering (AML) directive has been in existence since 1991, the framework has continued to evolve over the past 30 years. The European Commission has implemented the Financial … read more
Cryptocurrencies as Threats to Public Security and Counter Terrorism
The rise of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies poses new challenges for the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing (AML/CFT). Cryptocurrencies provide their users with the opportunity to make global payments that … read more