United States: FinCEN Issues Initial Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Guidance
United States: Wells Fargo Bank agrees to pay nearly USD 100 million in connection with violations of several sanctions regimes
France: France pledges to further regulate commercial spyware
Japan: Government announces semiconductor manufacturing equipment export control measures
Russia: Russian oil exports to India increase 22-fold after EU sanctions
Switzerland: Four bankers convicted for failing to verify the real beneficiary of funds linked to Vladimir Putin
European Union: EU threatens more sanctions if Russia moves nukes to Belarus
European Union: Speech by President of the EU Commission on EU-China relations and use of export controls

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China: Chinese authorities highlight their anti-corruption campaign
United States: Indictment of Samuel Bankman-Fried for bribery of Chinese officials
France / Norway: Investigations into allegations of corruption against Perenco in Africa
France: 65% of the organizations subject to the carbon footprint obligation did not carry out and publish their footprint in 2021
France: The Public Prosecutor’s Office requests imprisonment for two former elected officials suspected of favoritism and corruption
France: About fifteen of ENGIE’s shareholders demand the introduction of an annual vote on the climate change plan of the company
European Union: EFRAG delays publication of European sector-specific sustainability reporting standards
United Kingdom: Government announced new economic crime plan

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Germany: Mercedes-Benz factory searched in connection with corruption allegations
United States: Civil trial for human rights violations in Colombia by American agribusiness giant Chiquita Brands International
France: Vincent Bolloré’s indictment confirmed
France: Former senator sentenced for corruption
France: Launch of a flash mission on the regulation of interest representation
France: Complaint filed by executives of the French Tennis Federation for bribery
European Union: Mandatory annual reductions of greenhouse gas emissions for member states
European Union: A provisional political agreement reached on the FuelEU Maritime Initiative, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions of the maritime sector
European Union: A proposal for a directive that would oversee the green claims made by labels and companies
Venezuela: Government corruption probe into Petróleos de Venezuela

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United States: Authorities investigate alleged violations of Russia sanctions by Swiss banks
United Kingdom: High Court rejects first de-listing case under the UK’s sanctions regime
Russia: Study proposes targeting professional wealth managers to sanction hidden assets of oligarchs
Russia: Moscow imposes sanctions on 23 Britons
European Union: New report from the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) examines the impact and challenges of EU Russia Sanctions

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United States: Update of the DOJ’s guidance on the evaluation of corporate compliance programs
United States: Review of charges against CEO of Multinational Logistics Services
United States: Joe Biden used his veto right for the first time to support the consideration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in investment decisions
France: Tender in La Seyne-sur-Mer suspended on suspicions of favoritism
France: Government has nine months to implement CSRD Directive
Lebanon: European investigators question Lebanon’s Central Bank Governor over corruption claims
Qatar: Former Finance Minister charged following corruption allegations
European Union: Publication of the annual report of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office

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Canada: Canada bans Russian aluminum and steel imports
United States: UN Security Council renews Sudanese sanctions for one year
Netherlands: Government announces restrictions on “most advanced” semiconductor technology exports
United Kingdom: OFSI Updates Enforcement and Monetary Penalty Guidance
Russia: Haas automation denies continuing to sell machines to Russian customers despite sanctions
Switzerland: Over 100 cases of suspected sanctions violations
Turkey: Turkey halts the transit of EU and US sanctioned goods to Russia

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Australia: Publication of a report investigating misleading environmental claims and first court action case for ‘greenwashing’ by an Australian regulator
United States: World Bank debars Kenyan company for fraudulent practices for two years
United States: Former Goldman Sachs banker sentenced to 10 years in prison for corruption in the 1MDB case
United States: DOJ sends a declination letter to Corsa Coal Corp. regarding FCPA violations
France: The Financial Market Authority (AMF) encourages shareholder dialogue regarding climate change strategies of listed companies
France: Publication of the practical guide on internal anti-corruption investigations
France: Casino Group targeted by a preliminary investigation
India: India’s central bank fines Amazon Pay over KYC non-compliance
Malaysia: Former prime minister charged with corruption
United Kingdom: Publication of a report on responsible investment by the NGO ShareAction

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United States: OFAC reaches agreement with Godfrey Phillips India, Ltd.
United States: Authorization of the seizure of an aircraft worth over USD 25 million from a Russian company
United States: Sanctions against Iran-related sanction evasion
World: ICC issues arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin for war crimes
World: The multilateral REPO Task Force issues joint statement and global advisory on Russian Sanctions evasion
World: The Financial Action Task Force updates guidance on beneficial ownership of legal persons
World: Simultaneous European Union, United Kingdom and United States sanctions against global violators of women’s rights
Switzerland: Four bankers indicted for overlooking millions tied to Vladimir Putin
European Union:  The European Parliamentary Reseach Service publishes briefing note on Russia sanctions

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South Africa: CEO of main electricity production and distribution company fired after accusing government of corruption
Spain: The FC Barcelona and former club presidents charged for referee corruption
Spain: Twelve suspects arrested in a corruption case involving several members of the Spanish Socialist Party
United States: Glencore ordered by a judge to pay more than USD 700 million for corruption
United States: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. has notified U.S. authorities on possible foreign bribery violations
United States: The Republicans are still against the consideration of extra-financial factors in investment decisions by fund managers in the United States
United States: Ericsson fined USD 206 million for violations of its 2019 deferred prosecution agreement
United States: The SEC sanctions Irish company for violating the FCPA in Russia
United States: Rio Tinto pays USD 15 million fine to settle Guinea FCPA violations
France: AFA publishes a compilation of practical data sheets concerning the third party integrity assessment
Israel: Cabinet supports draft bill easing donations to public servants
Ukraine: New head of anti-corruption appointed
European Union: A provisional agreement reached on the use of the designation “European green bonds” aligned with the European taxonomy

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Denmark: Rockwool under investigation by Danish authorities over potential violation of EU sanctions against Russia
United States: Complaint seeking forfeiture of six properties in connection with alleged circumvention of sanctions against Russia
United States: Settlements between U.S. authorities and 3D Systems Corporation
United States: OFAC issues guidance on the humanitarian exemption to UN asset freezes
United States: Nearly 70% of export licenses related to China were approved by the United States in 2022
United States: Departments of Justice, Commerce and Treasury issue joint compliance note on Russia-related sanctions evasion and export controls
France: Sanctions against Russian oligarchs beginning to bear fruit
Israel: Cybercrime firm suspected of circumventing arms export controls

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