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Unveiling the Grupo Aval FCPA Settlement: Lessons in Corporate Responsibility

New Grupo Aval FCPA Settlement On August 10, 2023, the Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores S.A. entered into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice along with the Securities and Exchange Commission to pay $80.8 million dollars as a result of an FCPA fine. These fines were related to a toll road project the […]

Russian Sanctions Evasion Risk

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, it has been faced with an unprecedented number of sanctions--over 10,000--as the United States, the European Union, and other Western countries have sought to undercut Russian wartime revenue and hinder its ability to fund its military efforts. Although many expert reports suggest that the sanctions have […]

Europe at War: Energy Crisis

In the nearly year and a half since Russia first invaded Ukraine, much has shifted in the European bloc as it responds and adapts to the conflict occurring in its own backyard. Russia’s apparent commitment to continuing the war has prompted many members of the bloc to ask themselves what could come next, and […]

CHINA 2023: The Year of the Sanction

American and European sanctions against Russia have largely dominated discussions surrounding sanctions against foreign entities in 2022 and 2023 in an effort to hobble its war of aggression in Ukraine. Behind the scenes, however, there has been a slew of other sanctions in operation as the United States quietly tries to curb Chinese technological advancement […]

Unveiling the FTX Scandal: Unraveling Fraud and Financial Misconduct in the Cryptocurrency World

The FTX Saga Continues On November 2, 2022, the news website CoinDesk published an article that left many people wondering just how solvent the cryptocurrency trading platform FTX truly was. With questions about other companies founded by FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, many who held FTT, the platform’s cryptocurrency token, began selling their tokens. Within […]

Infortal’s Geopolitical Risk e-Guide: An Introduction to Risk-Based Solutions

Geopolitical risks must be taken seriously, but there are many CEOs who don’t fully comprehend what these risks are or why they need to fully understand how geopolitical risks could affect their business. If you fail to understand what risks you’re facing when acquiring or merging with a company in a foreign country, hiring an […]

Cryptocurrency –Regulatory Crackdowns and Inflation Risks

We’ve taken a look at what cryptocurrency is and how it can be a risk for you and your business, but there’s more to it than that. While understanding the risks of crypto is certainly important, it’s also important to see the benefits. Cryptocurrency can be useful, but you must be careful about who you […]

Cryptocurrency: Examples of the Dangers that Cryptocurrency Pose

Cryptocurrency, or crypto for short, is a fairly new term. Coined in 2008 by a person using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, the term combines the words “cryptography” and “currency.” Crypto is any type of digital currency that is maintained by a decentralized system instead of one single authority. While some cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin have […]

Top Geopolitical Risks for 2023: An Infortal Perspective

Some geopolitical risks remain for years, even decades, while others may seem to come and go within a few months. Typically, though, even these risks have built up for years. Those who pay attention to signs of geopolitical turmoil can recognize where issues are likely to arise. Infortal’s experts in this area have put together […]

Spotlight on FCPA Violations – Q1 2023

Foreign Corrupt Practice Act (FCPA) enforcements are picking up at the start of 2023 after a slow-down due to Covid-19 lockdowns which made it more difficult for the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to pursue prosecutions. The first quarter of 2023 sees two companies receiving FCPA enforcement actions totaling […]

The Costs of Skipping Due Diligence: Understanding the Potential Consequences for Your Business

When hiring a new executive, considering a merger, purchasing another company, or even contracting a vendor, you need to know who you’re about to be working with. Hiring, merging, or acquiring an executive or business blindly can lead to many problems. That’s where the due diligence process comes into play. By doing your due diligence, […]

The Impact of Geopolitical Risk on Businesses

Any business that deals with other businesses, including vendors, in other countries must be aware of the various geopolitical risks they’re opening themselves up to. While there are certainly many benefits to going global, there are also dangers that can, if not understood, result in the end of your company. The many different fines […]

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