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In the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, a broad and unprecedented range of sanctions were imposed on Russia by various countries and international bodies to target the Russian economy and prevent further aggression. However, the circumvention of these regimes by Russia, and the involvement of Financial Institutions (FIs), large corporates, and trading partners within the EU in facilitating this, either unwittingly or intentionally, are now of major global concern. In our latest article, anti-money laundering specialist, Lee Hale, outlines: • What is Sanctions Circumvention? • What Methods Is Russia Deploying to Circumvent Sanctions? • Responses from Regulators and Implications for Financial Institutions Read the full article > https://ankura.co/3LkMq7l #sanctions #riskmanagement #finance #economics #regulations #Ankura

Join Sasi-Kanth Mallela, Managing Director, at Fraud Advisory Panel’s upcoming AGM and Sports Fraud Event where he will speak on an expert panel focussing on the global impact of sporting integrity. Together they’ll discuss: • The current landscape of sports fraud • Why these fraudulent activities matter to the wider community • The potential effects of new legislation on combating sports fraud in the future Find out more > https://ankura.co/3xSTC7I #sports #integrity #fraud #TheBusinessBehindSport #Ankura

Following on from London International Disputes Week (LIDW), Lorynn Demetriades looks back at Ankura’s panel session on managing global environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges and developing sustainable supply chain strategies. She shares some of the key takeaways from the discussion on the macro trends influencing ESG policy and regulation and the micro strategies companies can employ to navigate these waters effectively. Read the full article to find out more > https://ankura.co/3W09EEG #ESG #compliance #regulations #supplychain #riskmanagement #Ankura

The new EU Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Regulation (AMLR) will set standards and minimize local requirements from the perspective of cross-border banks and financial service providers. This new regulatory environment will require a number of implementation projects by obliged entities and auditors, and regulators will continue to play an important role. On 9 July, Michael Peters of Ankura will present a seminar on the implementation of the EU Anti-Money Laundering Package at the annual conference of the Association of Foreign Banks in Germany. Find out more and register to attend the conference > https://ankura.co/3W0Ygts

4 hours to go! There’s still time to join us for the next instalment in our Threat Intelligence Briefings > https://ankura.co/4eS44NA This month we’re focussing on: • An overview of Microsoft Recall, and the security concerns that have been raised delaying its rollout • Recent vulnerability disclosure and the speed at which Ransomware operators are exploiting vulnerabilities after disclosure • Malicious Generative AI tools in the wild, and a short walkthrough of how ChatGPT could unintentionally provide information useful to attackers during code review Dial in for 30 minutes at 14:00 BST today > https://ankura.co/4eS44NA #cyber #ransomeware #AI #riskmanagement #cyberattack #ChatGPT

Watch on demand! “Private Credit in the Middle East: Set to Take Off” Webinar first presented for Reorg. Ankura Turnaround & Restructuring expert Mark Menon was joined by David Beckett, Head of Origination at SC LOWY, and moderated by Reorg’s Shan Qureshi to discuss the recent developments in private credit and NPL activity across the Middle East, how it compares to the European market, and what opportunities there are for investors. Watch the full webinar here: https://ankura.co/45HKQpv #privatecredit #specialsituations #financialmarkets #Ankura #Turnaround #Restructuring #investing #GCC #UAE #KSA

Ankura is delighted to share that we have been recognised in the Litigation Support 2024 Guide by Chambers and Partners. Chambers Litigation Support ranks the leading litigation support specialists across the world and is an invaluable resource for litigation lawyers, General Counsels, and private clients tackling complex disputes. Learn more about Ankura’s full rankings: https://ankura.co/3W04nhC #ChambersandPartners #LitigationSupport #Ankura

📈 UK consumer confidence continues to rebuild slowly but still shows a negative outlook in relation to the economy and major purchases. In this edition of the UK Economic Indicators report, our Performance Improvement team provides an overview of the UK macroeconomy and insight into consumer trends and activity. Access the full report here > https://ankura.co/3VFqXL5 #consumer #credit #performance #trends #economics #economy #Ankura