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In the next instalment of our global horizon series (first instalment available here), our team observes a growing trend of increased international collaboration between regulators in different jurisdictions despite wider geopolitical tensions. 

Europe

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), the independent public prosecution office of the European Union has become increasingly active. It is

In the first instalment of our global horizon scanner series, our team consider the growing trend of increased regulatory enforcement relating to anti-money laundering.

Although there is some variation in these priorities between regulators, we have seen an increase across the board in enforcement actions. We take a look at jurisdictions where there have been

In the last decade, there has been an increased use of simulated consultancy agreements in Southern Africa, as a mechanism to facilitate fraud or corrupt dealings.

Recent examples of such agreements include:

  • the “consultancy arrangements” between the Middle Eastern ship manufacturer Privinvest and former Credit Suisse bankers Andrew Pearse and Surjan Singh, in regards to