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The latest edition of the Financial Crime Digest is out now: https://lnkd.in/dQJJb_Ta The #FCD is free to access and you can register through your LinkedIn account: https://lnkd.in/dFpKHD4U Highlights of the new edition include: - Q&A with Loredana Urzica-Mirea, Executive Director of Romanian anti-human trafficking NGO eLiberare, on the situation of human trafficking in #Romania - Special Feature: Elder fraud: meticulous orchestrations targeting a vulnerable population. For this article, Oana Gurbanoaia spoke with Director of Wayne State University’s Institute of Gerontology Peter Lichtenberg - #FATF Plenary concludes with leadership transition and updates on global AML/CFT efforts - US releases 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report - EU Council adopts position on new anti-corruption directive - EU and UK sanctions spotlight: Developments and measures adopted in June - Guest Commentary by RedCompass Labs' Silvija Krupena, CFCS, CAMS: Why the UK’s Money Laundering Regulations must keep up with the changing face of #financialcrime - Environmental, Social and Governance (#ESG) Update 

💡 Last week, Aperio's Head of MENA Practice Larissa Normanton and Head of Strategic Intelligence Charles Hollis hosted an insightful discussion with Christopher Phillips, International Relations Professor at Queen Mary University of London and author of “Battleground: Ten Conflicts that Explain the New Middle East”. ➡ The event focused on how US-Sino rivalry is impacting the Gulf and the wider #MiddleEast. In particular, the event addressed: ↪ The expansion of #China's footprint in the Middle East and Gulf ↪ Diplomatic engagement ↪ #Geopolitical dynamics ↪ The benefits for Middle Eastern countries ↪ Potential changes in dynamics 📌 Although it has grown substantially in recent years primarily through trade, investment and its energy needs, China's economic presence in the Middle East and Gulf does not yet challenge the dominant role of the #US in terms of military, security and cultural influence, the discussion revealed. 🔎 For the regional states however, their current scope to play both sides is narrowing as the US is forcing #GCC states to choose between either US or Chinese #AI and other advanced technologies.

We are delighted to announce that Aperio Intelligence's Head of Strategic Intelligence Charles Hollis was ranked in Chambers and Partners Crisis and Risk Management Guide 2024 - Political Risk! Learn more about our #strategic and #politicalrisk intelligence services here: https://lnkd.in/dSt_MnCu

We are delighted to share that Aperio Intelligence was ranked in Chambers and Partners Crisis and Risk Management Guide 2024 - Investigative Due Diligence! Learn more about our investigative #duediligence services here: https://lnkd.in/dKxXB7bW

We are looking for candidates who have Spanish/Portuguese, French, Swedish/Norwegian or Danish language skills to join as entry level Analysts. You do not have to have previous experience but we are particularly interested in candidates who are eager to learn and want to play a part in growing our LATAM and Europe teams. To find out more or how to apply, please check our careers pages https://lnkd.in/g-ay9XN #spanish #portuguese #swedish #norwegian #danish #french #duediligence #research #analyst #analysis #graduatejobs #jobs #europe #latam #iberia #intelligence #EDD #enhancedduediligence #risk #riskmanagement #careers

#Bukele: how to translate the country’s improved security situation into economic growth? Much has been written in recent years about #NayibBukele and his success in bringing crime under control in one of the poorest and (until 2019) most violent countries worldwide. This decrease has understandably so led to high levels of popularity for Bukele’s government with the El Salvadoran electorate. Despite a second consecutive term being prohibited by the constitution, in February 2024, he won with 84.6% of the vote and, in June 2024, Bukele was sworn in for a second five-year term promising to translate the country’s improved security situation into economic growth. The security situation and Bukele’s pro-business rhetoric has led some international companies to consider joint ventures with local partners. The risk that we have foreseen for international players in #ElSalvador is finding yourself with a business partner that it has been the target of public criticism from Bukele and his supporters. During his presidency, Bukele has confronted and publicly critised the so-called ruling #elite, launching politically-motivated investigations against them and. After his landslide victory in 2024, he will likely continue to publicly portray these families as the enemies of the people (and in some scenarios potentially seize their assets), especially if he fails to secure financial assistance from the #InternationalMonetaryFund and is unable to pay the country’s debt in the coming months or years. There is always a degree of uncertainty when entering emerging markets and companies should not be fooled by Bukele’s popularity or his rhetoric on social media, El Salvador won’t become Singapore overnight and companies should assess potential risks and uncertainties. Aperio Intelligence

Je lance aujourd'hui la nouvelle lettre d'information Prospective Risques et Intelligence d'Aperio Intelligence que nous publierons tous les deux mois. Au sommaire de ce numéro: - Afin de se changer un peu les idées de notre actualité électorale actuelle, je me suis penché sur le sujet "les BRICS et la Démocratie" en cette année électorale 2024 déjà historique qui les concerne en tout premier lieu de bien des manières. - Le retour d’expérience de Charles Hollis, Directeur de l’Intelligence Stratégique sur les pratiques, enjeux et défis des entreprises dans l’analyse et la gestion du risque géopolitique. - La session de questions-réponses spécial élections américaines 2024 avec Pierre le Jeune d'Allegeershecque, Associé senior et responsable de la practice Afrique Sub-saharienne. Un grand merci à Charles et à Pierre pour leur contribution. Pour celles et ceux qui seraient intéressés, n'hésitez pas à me contacter en DM ou par email pour vous intégrer dans la liste de diffusion pour les prochains numéros. Bonne lecture!

J’ai eu le plaisir le mois dernier d’échanger avec mon collègue Didier, responsable d’Aperio Intelligence pour la France, pour notre premier newsletter en français. Nous nous sommes penchés brièvement sur le bilan de la première administration Biden en Afrique sub-Saharienne ainsi que le potentiel d’un retour de Donald Trump à la Maison blanche, et ce que cela pourrait représenter pour le continent. 

🕐 One week left until our discussion with Christopher Phillips, Professor of International Relations at Queen Mary University of London, on how the Sino-US rivalry is impacting the #Gulf and the wider #MiddleEast. Please reply to events@aperio-intelligence.com to join us!