Ephemeral messaging is an increasingly popular communication option for organizations and their employees around the globe, offering organizations a robust option to strengthen aspects of their corporate information governance programs by enabling secure communications and facilitating compliance with data protection and privacy laws. Despite its growing use, there are concerns about its widespread adoption. Government […]
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Sanctions Screening: Challenges and Control Considerations
Economic sanctions have evolved in complexity over time. Total embargoes were formerly common, and were enacted to completely block trade with disfavoured countries. List-based sanctions (also known as ‘smart’ sanctions) were later introduced, specifically targeting people and entities rather than entire countries. Screening against targeted sanctions lists presents considerable challenges, given the complex corporate structures […]
FRA Recognized in Chambers Litigation Support 2021
After making its debut in the rankings last year, Forensic Risk Alliance (FRA) is pleased to announce that it has been included in the Chambers Litigations Support 2021 Rankings for the second year running. FRA is a forensic accounting and data governance consultancy specializing in international and complex investigations, compliance and disputes. This year FRA […]
Anti-Money Laundering Trends and Challenges
In this chapter “Anti-Money Laundering Trends and Challenges” for GIR’s Europe, Middle East and Africa Investigations Review 2021, our authors discuss the push towards AML ‘effectiveness’ and highlight key elements that should be present in a robust AML programme. FRA forensic experts offer their insight on a number of points including: – Significant advances made […]
Frances McLeod named one of GIR’s Top FCPA Practitioners
Frances McLeod has been ranked among Global Investigation Review‘s “The Top FCPA Practitioners,” a guide to leading lawyers and forensic advisers in the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) space. The list recognizes 30 FCPA lawyers and forensic advisers that ranked highest based on client interviews, and was impacted by the input of industry insiders, who […]