Control Risks

In Re: - Evidence in investigations: beyond the circumstantial

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How do you know when you have enough evidence to act? In investigations, determining the sufficiency of evidence gathered is often the thorniest part ...

In Re: - Impact of new FTO designations in Latin America

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The US’ recent designation of certain Latin American criminal groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) means a far broader range of activiti...

Global trade realignment: what it means for compliance

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As diplomatic tensions between the US and India make headlines, the extensive economic ties between the two nations face a new test. With India standi...

In Re: - Decoding Investigations: Compliance considerations

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As multinational development banks (MDBs) intensify their enforcement efforts, companies under scrutiny face a range of potential consequences from pu...

In Re: - AI adoption in compliance: is your strategy clear?

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technology-enabled tools have transformed how compliance leaders navigate regulatory obligations, far beyond the capa...

In Re: - Decoding Investigations: Unpacking MDB investigations

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Multilateral development banks (MDBs) play a crucial role in global development, but when misconduct arises in MDB-financed projects, the consequences...

In Re: - Enemies of M&A: fraud risk

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are high-stakes ventures, and in today’s volatile geopolitical and regulatory environment, the risks of fraud, co...

In Re: - Using AI in investigations and eDiscovery: TAR to generative intelligence

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed eDiscovery, from early structured analytics and keyword filtering to the sophisticated use of large langu...

Navigating the regulatory minefield of doing business in India

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

India’s complex regulatory landscape presents significant challenges for businesses navigating anti-bribery enforcement, compliance frameworks, and ...

The Global Insight: US foreign policy under Trump 2.0

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the weeks following his inauguration, Donald Trump has already made a series of bold foreign policy moves. What does a second Trump presidency mean...

EMEA in Focus - Africa Podcast: Trump 2.0 in Africa: the dealmaker returns

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump has returned as the 47th President of the United States. African countries are anxious to see what his second term may mean for the conti...

In Re: - Life Sciences Series: Regulatory risks in China

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Martina Rozumberkova for a discussion with Principal Regina Zhou about the evolving regulatory environment and the challenges of operating in China. T...

EMEA in Focus - Africa Podcast: John Mahama's Ghana reboot

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Opposition candidate John Mahama will return as Ghana’s President following his recent electoral victory. This is a massive comeback for Mahama, who...

In Re: - Decoding corporate investigations: fintech in Africa

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Africa is experiencing a wave of fintech innovation. What are the current risks and opportunities?  Join Rolake Oladapo, Senior Consultant in our Inv...

Decrypt: How the Trump administration will shape technology and cyber security

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The incoming Trump administration promises sweeping changes to technology policy, trade dynamics and cyber security strategies.  Join Control Risks ...

EMEA in Focus - After the polls: South Africa and Mozambique

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this two-part episode, take a deep dive into two southern African countries, South Africa and Mozambique. South Africa’s new government of nation...

In Re - Decoding corporate investigations: Women in Investigations

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mental health is key part of overall well-being. This is true in both our personal and professional lives. For women, unique social, biological and cu...

Decrypt: Disinformation & the US election

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As election day in the US approaches, fragmented information spheres, disinformation and geopolitics loom, supercharged by emerging technologies, from...

In Re: CFIUS and the 2024 US election

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How might the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) change depending on the outcome of the 2024 US presidential election?   J...

EMEA in Focus: Unpacking the 2024 Africa-Risk Reward Index

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Africa Risk-Reward Index – produced jointly by Control Risks and Oxford Economics Africa – is an authoritative guide for policymakers, busines...

Life Science Series: Risks for multinational pharmaceuticals in India

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

India is an important market for many multinational pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device companies. But it is also a challenging one. Join Marti...

Asia in Focus - Bangladesh in transition: from crisis to caretaker government

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the past few weeks, we have seen a tectonic shift in Bangladesh’s political landscape. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina – who ruled for the ...

Asia in Focus - Thailand’s power shift: Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s path forward

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the past few weeks, Thailand has undergone a dramatic political transition with the appointment of Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the new prime minister...

EMEA in Focus - Africa Series: Senegal’s new government after 100 days: populism-lite?

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On 15 March 2024, Bassirou Diomaye Faye was released from prison after nearly a year in detention. Less than three weeks later, he was officially inau...

Asia in Focus - Vietnam: a new dawn, or business as usual?

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Investors in Asia are still processing the news of the sudden passing of Vietnam’s long-serving leader, Communist Party Secretary General Secretary ...

Asia in Focus - China’s Third Plenum 2024: reaffirming the country’s long-term vision

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) wrapped up on 18 July in Beijing. It comes at a critical...

Ballot box bumper crop: what do voters want in 2024?

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re midway through a year in which a record number of people are voting. Much has been made of 2024 as an election year, with a bumper crop of pol...

Global friends, local tensions – the two sides of Ruto’s Kenya

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A little over a month ago, President William Ruto of Kenya made a triumphant state visit to the White House. During the visit, Kenya was designated a ...

US election 2024: superpower at a crossroads

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The 2024 US election marks a pivotal decision point: what kind of role will the US play in the world? While this may not be the top issue for most Ame...

Asia in Focus - Indian elections: the BJP loses its majority – what’s next for business?

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi secured a third term, but his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unexpectedly lost its parliamentary majority after sign...

In Re: - Dispute Diaries: What’s triggering the internationalisation of Indian disputes?

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

India is now a key market for foreign investors, but Indian conglomerates are increasingly looking at the world. What happens when disputes arise? Joi...

EMEA in Focus - Africa Series: President Tinubu struggles to turn the tide in Nigeria

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A year ago, Bola Tinubu assumed office as the fifth president of Nigeria following the country’s return to democracy in 1999. The new government imm...

Asia in Focus - Vietnam’s anti-corruption drive: are we at fever pitch?

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Vietnam’s anti-corruption drive, dubbed the “burning furnace,” started in 2016 but has intensified since 2021.   Many senior officials in the c...

Decrypt - European cyber compliance: what you need to know

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The past year has seen a surge in regulatory activity worldwide as authorities continue to combat increasingly sophisticated cyber threats while manag...

Asia in Focus - US-China relations ahead of the 2024 US election

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This April has seen a surge in bilateral contacts between the US and China, from the Xi-Biden phone call to Janet Yellen and Antony Blinken’s visits...

The Global Insight - The geopolitics of seabed mining: uncharted waters

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The demand for the minerals we extract from the sea will continue to grow. What do businesses need to know about the pioneering space of seabed mining...

EMEA in Focus - Africa Series: Will President Ramaphosa survive South Africa’s pivotal elections?

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After 30 years of dominating South African politics, the African National Congress (ANC) runs the serious risk of falling below 50% of the vote in the...

Decrypt - Is zero trust still a thing?

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The “zero trust” security model has been a buzzword in IT circles for a while now. It was hailed as a revolutionary approach to protecting digital...

Asia in Focus - US election 2024: the possible outcomes and global implications

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a busy election year, the most high-profile race in 2024 is undoubtedly the rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump a...

In Re: - Dispute Diaries: Is India a new hub for international disputes?

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

India is increasingly becoming a pivotal market in the corporate world, with disputes involving the country gaining greater international significance...

The Global Insight - The Ukraine war: how long-term is long-term?

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Ukraine war is receiving less attention now, but the implications continue to reverberate. The Ukraine war will define a generation's understandin...

Decrypt - Ukraine's evolving digital threat landscape

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over two years have passed since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This has been a period marked by relentless battlefield activity, shifting...

Dispute Diaries: Is there a route around Red Sea disputes?

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On 6 March 2024, Houthi rebels in the Red Sea attacked a ship called True Confidence, killing three crew members. Up until this attack, the Houthis ha...

The Good Idea: Critical minerals, critical impacts

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the market size of key energy transition minerals has doubled over the past five years. The IEA pr...

Asia In Focus - Indonesia elections 2024: predictable unpredictability

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Indonesia will announce the official results of its presidential elections on March 20. Pro-business ex-defence minister Prabowo Subianto looks set to...

Asia in Focus - India Elections 2024: risks and opportunities from the world's largest election

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

India is often regarded as sitting in a geopolitical sweet spot. The country is seen as a rising power on the global stage as well as an ally to sever...

Decrypt - Getting AI implementation right

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The yearlong buzz and panic following the launch of Chat-GPT has given way to the nuts and bolts of implementation. For companies large and small, fr...

EMEA in Focus - Key takeaways from African Mining Indaba 2024

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Investing in African Mining Indaba is a staple in the mining industry’s calendar. Once again, attendees from all over the globe met to discuss and e...

The Global Insight - Critical minerals, slow business: making sense of the down-cycle

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Critical minerals are a hot topic right now, but most people don’t realise how truly critical they are until there is a restriction on their use. Cr...

The Global Insight - Contested waters: geopolitics returns to the sea

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Just as the shipping industry was recovering from years of pandemic disruption, its vulnerability has been laid bare yet again. This time the extra co...

The Global Insight - Lessons from 2023: global business goes back to school

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

2023 felt like an uneven, transitional year. Global inflation has fallen sharply, and supply chains have recovered without a major economic crisis. Bu...

Dispute Diaries - Litigation Funding: Unpacking PACCAR Inc

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The UK Supreme Courts’ recent decision to rule that many litigation funding arrangements are damages-based agreements and must therefore comply with...

Asia in Focus - Indonesia Elections 2024: A year of red herrings?

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Indonesia just closed its presidential candidate registration on 25 October, 2023. After much anticipation, voters finally have confirmation that ther...

The Global Insight - Rethinking the ”G” in ESG: governance or geopolitics?

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Geopolitical turbulence is shaping trends in ESG regulation and enforcement globally. Indeed, the significant role geopolitics is playing in driving b...

Negotiation Series - Episode 5: Understanding your counterparty

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding the culture norms of a counterparty is not only advantageous on the road to settling a dispute but is also important to avoid any potent...

Negotiation Series - Episode 4: Can cultural differences cause a delay in a settlement?

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In some cultures, silence may be viewed as a sign of respect or thoughtfulness whilst in others, it may be seen as a lack of engagement, disagreement,...

The Global Insight - The Middle East as microcosm: Middle Powers in the Persian Gulf

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Middle East is changing rapidly, with consequences for sport, culture, politics, energy and economics. This is particularly true for the Gulf stat...

Asia in Focus - Garbage in, goldmine out: Can ‘bad data’ help businesses achieve regulatory compliance?

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After the US Department of Justice (DOJ) updated its guidelines for compliance in 2020 to include the use of data analytics, many companies have been ...

EMEA in Focus - The Africa Risk-Reward Index 2023

17 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Africa Risk-Reward Index – produced jointly by Control Risks and Oxford Economics Africa – is an authoritative guide for policy makers, busine...

Insider Risk - Developing an insider risk programme: managing CI risks, privacy, and collaboration with law enforcement

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of our podcast series on insider risk, Catherine Marinis-Yaqub is joined by Pete Marta, a partner in Hogan Lovells’ Cybersecurity Pr...

Insider Risk - A successful programme starts with culture

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of our podcast series on insider risk, Catherine Marinis-Yaqub is joined by Doug Thomas, the Managing Director for the Threat Detectio...

In Re - Dispute Diaries: Disclosures in Cross-Border Disputes

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cross border disputes often lead to offshore jurisdictions where limited information is available to investigators.  Join our host, Aakash Brahmachar...

The Global Insight - Middle powers: a force to watch

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the new world order, middle power countries like Brazil, Turkey, India, and Egypt, are poised to be a significant force. These are countries capabl...

Americas in Focus - A look at the 2023 Capacity to Combat Corruption Index

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Control Risks and Americas Society / Council of the Americas (ASCOA) recently put out the fifth edition of the Capacity to Combat Corruption (CCC) Ind...

The Good Idea - Is Compliance’s role in supply chains a good idea?

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Addressing compliance and sustainability issues along your supply chain isn’t only about keeping regulators happy. It’s also just good business. ...

Asia in Focus - Digital sovereignty in Asia: Navigating a Brave New World

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple data leaks in recent years have prompted governments across the region to scrutinise the processing and flow of information within and beyond...

The Global Insight - AI won’t be upending the geopolitical order any time soon

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial Intelligence has been on the minds of governments for many years. But with the sudden advent of widespread public access to generative AI l...

Negotiation Series - Episode 3: How do you get your parties to the negotiating table?

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Reaching an agreement or an amicable dispute resolution outside of court is often voluntary and based on good faith, which in some cultures can be see...

Negotiation Series - Episode 2: How do you prepare for a good, negotiated outcome?

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From choosing which relevant parties to involve around the negotiating table, to identifying the long-term reputational risks or opportunities associa...

In Re: Negotiation Series Episode 1: What is a good, negotiated outcome?

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From bargaining a discount off a purchase you’re looking to make, to reaching an agreement on your rent with a landlord, negotiating can be part of ...

Asia in Focus - India rising: Unravelling the complexities of an emerging powerhouse

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Talk of India’s economic rise has been around for the last decade. Its skilled workforce, coupled with low labour and production costs, makes it an ...

Asia in Focus - Thailand’s post-election scenarios: Bloodless revolution or contested control?

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thailand held its general elections recently on 14 May, where the opposition beat the incumbent pro-military coalition. Surprisingly, it was the progr...

The Good Idea - Is ESG a good idea?

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What does ‘ESG’ mean for the responsible investor?  What aspects of ESG as a risk management approach should we carry forward, and which we might...

The Global Insight - Demographics

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Demographics are routinely cited as a factor influencing unrest, elections, economic fortunes, politics.   Join Claudine Fry and Serena Pilkington as...

Decrypt - On and off the pitch, cyber security in sports

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On and off the pitch the use of digital technology is becoming increasingly relied upon by the sporting industry. But in this era of growing connectiv...

Asia in Focus - Thailand’s upcoming general elections: Stable victory or civil unrest?

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thailand will be holding its general elections less than a week, on 14 May. This upcoming election is shaping up to be the most competitive one since ...

Artificial intelligence: how to get it right

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As the hype and media chatter around Artificial Intelligence grows, organisations and boards are increasingly facing questions regarding the impact of...

The Global Insight - Is nearshoring the end of globalisation?

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The message from Western developed economies, but particularly from the United States, is to stop making things so far away from home. Is this the end...

Decrypt Deep Dive: What you need to know about the White House National Cybersecurity Strategy

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In March, the White House released its National Cybersecurity Strategy with the aim “to better secure cyberspace and ensure the United States is in ...

Asia in Focus - Vietnam’s anti-corruption drive: is there a silver lining?

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Communist Party of Vietnam has been on an aggressive anti-corruption drive. Earlier this year, in a move unprecedented in recent Vietnamese politi...

Cyber crisis management: are you prepared?

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Without the necessary and effective preparation, cyber crisis management can look very different in practice compared to on paper, leaving organisatio...

Asia in Focus - The outlook for China in 2023: a mix of hope and concern

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

China’s reopening after three years of zero-COVID policy has been one of the most discussed topics for international companies recently. The policy ...

EMEA in Focus: Key takeaways from Investing in African Mining Indaba and anticipated trends at PDAC 2023

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Investing in African Mining Indaba is a staple in the mining industry’s calendar. This year over 6,500 attendees came together to discuss and explor...

The Global Insight - Russia-Ukraine: what the long haul really means

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The invasion of Ukraine by Russia was designed to decapitate the Ukrainian administration in just a matter of days. The war has now ground on for a ye...

EMEA in Focus - Pakistan and China: balancing the all-weather friendship

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pakistan is expected to hold general elections later this year, but the country is also grappling with serious economic challenges and mounting securi...

Decrypt - Russia-Ukraine and cyber: what you should be telling your CISO

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Catastrophic failures in the digital domain and large-scale cyber spill over have been puzzlingly absent from the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Why? Join N...

The Global Insight - Where does democracy stand in 2023?

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There has been much discussion recently about the erosion of democracy worldwide. As always, the picture is more nuanced than it seems at first glance...

Decrypt - What’s going on with cyber and physical convergence?

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nic Reys is joined by Control Risks Principal Lianne Kennedy-Boudali and Senior Consultant Steve Sacks to discuss how bringing together defenders from...

The Global Insight - China on the global stage in 2023: what should companies expect?

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How will China project itself on the world stage in 2023? Join Charles Hecker and Claudine Fry for a conversation with Control Risks' lead China An...

EMEA In Focus - How do you gather intelligence effectively in opaque jurisdictions?

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the absence of easily accessible public record information, employing unique intelligence-gathering techniques to support disputes and recovery eff...

Asia in Focus - Key takeaways from China’s historic CPC National Congress

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Few National Congresses of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in history seem to have generated as much global media attention and market response as ...

The Global Insight - Cost of living: how can companies weather the uncertainty?

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Which factors are driving inflation and, in turn, how is the rising cost of living driving social unrest worldwide? What do businesses need to know wh...

Asia in Focus - The new geopolitics in the Pacific Islands region

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Pacific Islands are gaining attention amid the great power rivalry. All sides are stepping up their engagement with the region to expand influence...

Decrypt - Responding to double extortions: What do you need to know?

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With hard-built reputations on the line, the increasing prevalence of double extortion ransomware attacks are costing organisations more than just the...

The Global Insight - Digital currencies: what are the risks for business?

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cryptocurrency, bitcoin, blockchain, distributed ledgers, CBDCs – the flood of new terms and concepts surrounding digital currency can make your hea...

Asia in Focus - Sri Lanka: Navigating the economic crisis has implications for other emerging markets

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sri Lanka still faces political uncertainty and deep economic turmoil. Global attention remains on the country. Economies with the potential for simil...

The Global Insight - Weaponised energy: how does business adapt?

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The energy crisis spurred by the Russia-Ukraine conflict has led to the weaponisation of energy by governments and blocs on all sides to protect their...

Asia in Focus - Malaysia: Political stability is an issue, but not the whole story of doing business

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The imprisonment of Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak made headlines recently. The scandal tied directly to him is not just a personal blow...

EMEA In Focus - The Africa Risk-Reward Index 2022

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Africa Risk-Reward Index -- produced jointly by Control Risks and Oxford Economics Africa -- is an authoritative guide for policy makers, business...

Decrypt - What’s going on with global cyber regulations?

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Having a strong grasp on where cyber compliance and regulations are headed should be a top concern for any organisation, especially those with global ...