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14/06/2023

Ukraine’s anti-corruption battle: latest updates

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Ukraine is battling two fights – one against the Russian…

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12/05/2023

Investigations and the J.Crew trapdoor

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Earlier in the year Aperio had the opportunity to work…

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31/01/2023

“Orion Oil Affair”: holistic approaches needed in sub-Saharan Africa due diligence

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Last week Aperio wrote about the Orion Oil Affair, in…

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20/01/2023

Rebuilding Ukraine – foreign investment risks

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Foreign investment will be crucial for helping Ukraine rebuild, and…

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18/01/2023

Cryptocurrency and its most prevalent scams

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Aperio’s work experience intern, Arisha Shtypel, is currently studying for…

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12/10/2022

Q&A with Natia Seskuria, founder of the Regional Institute for Security Studies in Tbilisi, Georgia 

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Natia Seskuria is a defence and security expert who has…

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17/08/2022

DRC, carbon credits and natural resources – a delicate balance

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By Pierre le Jeune D’Allegeershecque, Senior Associate, Head of Sub-Saharan…

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11/08/2022

Can US sanctions avert chaos in Bosnia?

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Amid rising political tensions in the Western Balkans, Financial Crime Digest has…

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02/08/2022

The demise of corporate spy José Manuel Villarejo and reputational damage to Spanish corporations

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By Luis Losada Simon-Ricart, Senior Analyst, Latin America & Iberia…

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18/07/2022

Scrutiny of Gécamines takes place against backdrop of international competition over DRC’s natural resources

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By Pierre le Jeune D’Allegeershecque, Head of Africa practice, Aperio Intelligence…

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13/07/2022

Shotgun starts: how a new Saudi-backed golf league has plunged the sport into an existential crisis

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By Tom Ready, Head of Strategic Intelligence, Aperio Intelligence This…

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13/06/2022

Nigerian Presidential Elections: plus ça change?

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By Pierre le Jeune D’Allegeershecque, Head of Africa practice, Aperio…

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09/06/2022

Navigating energy investment in the Middle East following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

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Aperio Intelligence’s Head of Middle East and North Africa Practice…

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08/06/2022

Colombia votes for change

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By Luis Losada Simón-Ricart, Analyst Colombian voters will choose between…

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14/04/2022

Jordan to benefit from Syria’s regional rehabilitation

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Jordan stands to benefit economically from the normalization of ties…

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31/03/2022

Cryptocurrencies: The Dark Side of the Boom

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On Wednesday 23rd March, Aperio Intelligence hosted a webinar to…

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23/03/2022

Aperio Podcast: Russia Sanctions

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In this special podcast episode, Aperio Head of Russia, CEE…

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03/03/2022

Aperio webinar – ESG evaluation in 2022: scoring, standards and regulatory landscape

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Aperio hosted a webinar to discuss the state of the ESG landscape with a focus on scoring, upcoming regulation, and the need for an adaptable approach to the evaluation of ESG factors.

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04/02/2022

Kazakhstan’s Unrealized Break with Nazarbayev Era Carries Risks for 2022 & Beyond

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We continue to monitor the situation in Kazakhstan closely and will be providing further updates as the domestic situation evolves, especially if we see new risks emerge for internal stability.

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31/01/2022

Com maioria absoluta, o Partido Socialista volta ao poder em Portugal

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O governo de centro-esquerda de Antonio Costa saiu fortalecido da eleição antecipada. Os investidores saúdam a continuação da estabilidade econômica, mas se preocupam com a corrupção e a impunidade.

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Portugal’s Socialist Party returned to power with overall majority

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Antonio Costa’s centre-left government is strengthened following snap election. Investors will welcome continued economic stability but concerns remain over corruption and impunity.

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28/01/2022

Another round of Russian sanctions: what to expect and how to prepare

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Background The ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis began to escalate in Autumn…

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10/01/2022

Kazakhstan Burning: Central Asia’s Richest State Faces the Crisis of a Lifetime

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Since 2 January, Kazakhstan has been rocked by mass protests…

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07/10/2021

The EU recovery fund and Italy’s green drive: Opportunities and challenges

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Aperio Intelligence held a webinar on Wednesday 29th September 2021 to discuss the EU Recovery Fund and Italy’s green drive, and related challenges and opportunities for investors.

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01/10/2021

The 2021 State Duma Elections: Implications for Russia’s media landscape

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In the months leading up to the 2021 State Duma elections, the Kremlin targeted independent media outlets and political activists operating online

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20/08/2021

The Impact of Unexplained Wealth Orders on the UK’s Financial and Property Sectors

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Aperio Intelligence’s webinar on the impact of UWOs on the UK’s financial and property sectors.

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26/07/2021

Rapprochement in the Gulf: opportunities and challenges

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Listen to Aperio’s webinar on the recent rapprochement between Qatar and its Gulf Cooperation Council neighbours.

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06/07/2021

Russia’s Arctic Strategy: a race against climate change

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Russia will heavily invest in the development of its Arctic territories in the following decade.

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01/07/2021

Germany’s new Supply Chain Act will make human rights due diligence mandatory

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On 11th June 2021, the German parliament passed a supply…

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28/06/2021

Aperio Intelligence’s webinar: Decoupling from China? Managing reputational and compliance risks in global supply chains

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On 16th June, Aperio Intelligence held a webinar to discuss how…

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Latest Issue

Financial Crime Digest August 2023

Latest Issue Focus

This issue includes:

  • Ukraine uncovers UAH62.5m embezzlement scheme involving high-ranking officials
  • Special feature: Violation of duty: When corrupt officials open the door for human traffickers
  • Special feature: Why is the global art market a financial crime prime target?
  • Special feature: Russia-Africa relations and the green transition
  • Q&A with Tristram Hicks: Tipping off issue could be “existential” for SAR regime
  • Country Update: Francophone Africa coups: a rejection of French influence or a response to failing civilian regimes?
  • Country Update: Gabon coup – beware generalisations
  • Country Update: Romania takes new steps towards OECD accession
  • Environmental, Social and Governance updates for August
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