From the Editor
Stepping up
The first edition of Compliance Insider® found its way into over 50
countries and we received amazing feedback and interest.
Our focus for each edition of Compliance Insider® is to stick to
some core themes. These are:
producing articles and information that are short, practical and highly
useful to our readers
removing any “sales speak” from the material and just telling it how it is
going further than just providing information on recent issues, by
analysing them and providing practical direction, guidance and advice
showcasing new initiatives that The Red Flag Group are working on and
how they can assist you with your international compliance programmes.
From time to time in Compliance Insider® we will focus on specific
issues, where we look at a particular topic in detail; however, our
overall focus will never change: the magazine has to be clear,
concise, useful and effective to every reader.
This edition features some recent changes brought about by the
UK Bribery Act that drove our US clients to reconsider their global
anti-corruption programmes and our UK clients to create them. In
addition, the sanctions placed by the US companies dealing with
Iranian interests has led many of our clients (particularly those in
the oil and gas industries) to look at their business dealings and
processes in working with companies in the Middle East. This has
led to an uptick in enhanced due diligence on counterparties and
suppliers. For our extractive clients (mining and gas), new laws
around conflict minerals and ethical supply chains have meant that
looking at source material has been a key.
We hope you enjoy the read, and thanks for your continued
support of Compliance Insider® and The Red Flag Group.
Scott Lane
Editor in Chief and CEO, The Red Flag Group
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