In 2018 both global and US corporate Mergers & Acquisitions (“M&A”) activity hit record highs, driven by deal-making in the energy, media and healthcare sectors.

In April 2018, the European Parliament adopted the European Commission’s fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive, increasing the level of scrutiny that companies, organisations and individuals will face from regulators.

In the management of highly complex systems, very often the greatest threat is posed by humans. It is true for cyber security and it is also true for subsidiary governance.

2018 has proven a busy year for regulators and corporate compliance teams alike, providing an opportune moment for us to send out our Citco GSGS Newsletter.