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Top Of The Game079 Lyndee Fletcher| priceless reputational intelligenceLYNDEE FLETCHER
Lyndee Fletcher is CEO of VCheck GLobal and she is one of the foremost experts in the public record and reputational due diligence industry. Since joining VCheck Global in 2016 as the company's sixth hire, she has been an integral part of Vcheck's operations and technology evolution enabling Vcheck to grow 2500%.
Lyndee is by far the youngest CEO in the industry (at 30 years old) and served as President of the company in her late 20’s. She also happens to one of the only female CEOs of an institutionally backed financial and business services company.
2025-04-0215 min
Mastering Risk Management PodcastMRM Episode 101 - Lyndee FletcherHow mature are your due diligence processes when making key business decisions? Due diligence (DD) is a critical control in ensuring that organisations are making the right decisions that create value for the organisation (and protect its existing people, assets and reputation).My guest on this episode of the Mastering Risk Management podcast is Lyndee Fletcher, President of Vcheck, a firm that supports clients by providing continuous intelligence through background checks and open-source research, human intelligence, and continuous monitoring.Lyndee not only shares her own journey but talks of the importance of relying on robust...2025-01-2136 min
RiskWatchThe Proposed Ban on Connected CarsEvan Abrams, an Associate at Steptoe & Johnson, came back on the show to discuss a new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to regulate connected vehicles linked to China and Russia. Evan advises clients on issues related to anti-money laundering and anti-corruption, and recently co-authored this blog post on the Steptoe website detailing the proposed regulation. Here is a link to Evan's bio if you’d like to get in touch. 2024-11-1915 min
FraudishDue Diligence in Venture Capital with Lyndee FletcherThis week on Fraudish Kelly speaks with Lyndee Fletcher, President of Vcheck Global. Lyndee is an expert in the public record and reputational due diligence industry. Lyndee is the youngest President in the reputational due diligence industry. Kelly and Lyndee get into what the venture capital industry is like, how venture capital uses open source intelligence, Adam Newman, the Chicago Mob, and more!Connect with Lyndee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndee-fletcher/Check out Vcheck Global: https://vcheckglobal.com/2024-10-2231 minRiskWatchHezbollah's Supply Chain WoesDan Harris is a founding member of Harris Sliwoski, an international law firm where he represents companies doing business in emerging market countries. Dan writes and speaks extensively on international law, with a focus on protecting foreign businesses in their overseas operations. He recently authored a blog post on his firm’s website using the recent Hezbollah exploding pager attack as a case study on the pitfalls of not vetting your suppliers, which is the topic of today’s discussion. You can get in touch with Dan here and read the blog post here.2024-10-0919 minRiskWatchA Preview Of The Outbound Investment RegimeTimothy O’Toole discusses the Treasury Department’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding an Executive Order focused on regulating certain outbound US investments that could pose a national security threat. This would be known as the Outbound Investment Security Program. Tim is a Member at the law firm Miller & Chevalier and is the Practice Lead of Economic Sanctions and Export Controls. Tim’s white collar defense practice focuses on high-stakes cases involving economic sanctions, export controls, foreign investment, cybersecurity, and anti-money laundering laws. You can find a link here to the Trade Compliance Flash that Tim and his colleagues publis...2024-08-2720 min
Boardroom Governance with Evan EpsteinJavier Saade: From Capital Formation to Governance, plus his Top of the Game(0:00) Intro.(1:15) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel.(2:02) Start of interview. (2:49) Javier's origin story.(4:31) The blurring lines between VC and PE. Cross-over investors, growth equity investors, and other "alternative" financing.(9:01) On the capital formation cycle. Impact of interest-rates in capital allocation. The VC power law. New VC vehicles.(16:00) On the rise of cross-over investors ("starting somewhere between 2013 and 2016: rise of strategic capital")(19:34) On the rise of AI (boom and bubble): 1) algorithmic capability, 2) computing power, and 3) availability of data.(23:06) The cases o...2024-08-261h 00
Risky Women RadioReputational Due Diligence with Lyndee FletcherLyndee Fletcher, President of Vcheck Global, and Kimberley Cole discussed the need for a human-led technology-enabled approach to mitigate risks in reputational due diligence. They emphasize the importance of balancing open source and human intelligence, continuous monitoring, identity verification, and reusable credentials. Lyndee also discusses leadership strategies and team building, highlighting the importance of setting a clear vision, enabling team members to capitalize on their strengths, and taking calculated risks. SHOW NOTES02:12 Career Journey04:28 Leadership & Team Building 12:16 Reputational Due Diligence & Common Misconceptions 15:52 AI & Technology in the Industry 26:49 Rants & Revelations Transcript...2024-08-2232 minRiskWatchAI WashingAndrew Balthazor discusses the SEC’s growing focus on the problem of ‘AI washing’ and the threat it poses to investors. Andrew is an attorney in Holland & Knight's Miami office practicing in the firm's Litigation and Dispute Resolution Section. His practice focuses on solving problems born of digital-era innovations and other high-stakes complex commercial litigation. Here is a link to a recent blog Andrew and his colleagues published on ‘AI Washing’ as well as a link to his bio. 2024-06-1013 minRiskWatchThe Takeover Defense and Activism LandscapeTiffany Campion discusses some recent trends in the takeover defense and shareholder activism space. Tiffany is a senior attorney in the Chicago office of Latham & Watkins, where she focuses on takeover defense and shareholder activism. Here is a link to her bio and contact information.2024-05-0626 minRiskWatchFinCEN Proposes Significant Expansion of AML/CFT Obligations to RIAs and ERAsAmy Caizza, a Partner at Wilson Sonsini, discusses new proposed rules by FinCEN that would see a significant expansion of AML / CFT obligations for Registered Investment Advisers, Venture Capital Advisers, and Private Fund Advisers. This could mean a significant addition to advisers’ obligations when screening potential investors. Here is a link to the recent alert that the firm published on the proposed rule as well as a link to Amy’s bio and contact information.Amy is leader of the firm’s fintech and financial services group, which is recognized as a leading U.S. fintech practice by Cha...2024-03-2615 minRiskWatchUnderstanding The Foreign Extortion Prevention ActDaniel Wendt, a member at Miller & Chevalier, discusses the new Foreign Extortion Prevention Act that was signed into law by President Biden in December 2023. FEPA was designed to prevent extortion by foreign officials and criminalizes the act of foreign officials demanding bribes addressing a potential gap in the FCPA. Here is a link to a recent alert that Miller & Chevalier published on FEPA as well as a link to Daniel’s bio and contact information. 2024-02-2819 minRiskWatchFinCEN's Proposed Rule Targeting Digital Asset MixersEvan Abrams is an Associate at Steptoe & Johnson and advises clients on issues related to anti-money laundering and anti-corruption, among others. He came on the show to discuss FinCEN’s recent proposed rule targeting digital asset mixers. The proposed rule is part of an effort by the Department of Treasury to crackdown on cryptocurrency anonymity services such as digital asset mixers which can be used as a money laundering tool by rogue states, terrorist organizations, and criminals. The issuance of the proposed rule comes on the heels of the October 7 Hamas attack as the group has been accused of us...2024-01-1121 minRiskWatchThe New Safe Harbor Policy For M&ADavid Rybicki and Neil Smith of the law firm K&L Gates discuss the new Department of Justice Safe Harbor Policy for voluntary self-disclosure made in connection with M&A. The discussion covers several different focus points, including concerns that need to be top of mind for acquirers, key industries to watch, and the growing importance of deeper due diligence, both pre and post deal. You can find links to David and Neils’ contact information here (David) and here (Neil) as well as the US Policy and Regulatory Alert on the Safe Harbor Policy that the firm published on th...2023-11-2020 min
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda178: Build Your Business on LinkedIn with Seth Farbman
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Seth Farbman is the Chairman and President of VStock Transfer, a stock transfer agent providing best-in-class services combined with a cost-savings structure and personalized customer service. We discuss the fastest way to build your business on LinkedIn, the role of a stock transfer agency, and why you must understand your customer’s needs to be successful in business.
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Build Your Business on LinkedIn with Seth Farbman
Our guest is Seth Farbman, the chairman and president of V-Stock Transfer, a stock transfer agent providing a unique combination of 24...2023-10-0520 minRiskWatchFCPA Enforcement Trends & DevelopmentsAnn Sultan and Alexandra Beaulieu of the law firm Miller & Chevalier came on the show to discuss recent enforcement developments and trends concerning the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Ann is a Partner and Vice Chair of the International Department at the firm and provides public companies and private organizations with advice on a wide range of enforcement, ethics and compliance topics. Alexandra is an Associate at the firm and focuses her practice on the design and implementation of risk-based corporate compliance programs and internal and government investigations. You can find a link to a recent review of FCPA enforcement...2023-09-2717 minRiskWatchIPO Due Diligence & State of the MarketMike Blankenship came back on the show to discuss the IPO underwriting process, the role of due diligence and the state of the IPO market. Mike is a Managing Partner at the Houston office of Winston & Strawn and focuses his practice on corporate finance and securities law, including securities offerings, public company advisory, special purpose company offerings, among others. You can find a link to Mike's bio and contact information on the Winston & Strawn website here as well as a link to the Underwriting Process presentation that the firm published in May here.2023-08-0708 minRiskWatchTechnology Acquisitions & Diligence ConcernsCarrie LeRoy and Charles Walker of the lawfirm Gibson Dunn discuss key takeaways from a bulletin they published on the Gibson Dunn website titled M&A Report: Top Technology Sector-Specific Legal Diligence Concerns in Acquisitions. They discussed the pitfalls that exist for technology acquisitions from intellectual property ownership to cyber security to bribery and corruption risks from third parties. Below is a link to the bulletin as well as links to their bios on the Gibson Dunn website to get in touch.Gibson Dunn BulletinCarrie LeRoy BioCharles Walker Bio2023-07-1017 minRiskWatchOutbound Investment and National SecurityLaura Black and Christian Davis of the lawfirm Akin Gump discuss the likelihood and implications of an outbound investment regulation regime to protect US national security interests that would screen and monitor outbound investment from the United States to “countries of concern”. You can check out recent thought leadership published by the firm here as well as information on how to get in touch.2023-06-0217 minRiskWatchUnderstanding The Corporate Transparency ActKenneth Nunnenkamp is a partner with Morgan Lewis and represents clients in international trade and national security matters. He came on the show to speak about what the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is and its implications for companies and financial institutions going forward. You can read recent material published by Morgan Lewis on the CTA here.2023-04-1018 minRiskWatchWhite & Case’s Clare Connellan on Human Rights Due DiligenceClare Connellan, Partner in White & Case’s London office and Head of the firm's Business & Human Rights Interest Group, joins the RiskWatch podcast to share strategies for ensuring compliance with Modern Slavery and Supply Chain regulations, including the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and the German Supply Chain Act. This conversation covers:00:00 - 00:49 Introduction00:50 - 02:54 An overview of White & Case’s Business & Human Rights Interest Group02:55 - 03:59 Clare’s path to human rights due diligence04:00 - 05:55 Best practices for legal teams 05:56 - 06:51 Starting point for overwhelmed compliance officer...2022-08-1717 minRiskWatchRiskWatch: Steven Arthur George on Corporate Cannabis Risks and OpportunitiesFounder of Kaya Advisors and former Tilray EU Alliance Manager, Steven Arthur George, joins the RiskWatch podcast to discuss risk and opportunity in the corporate cannabis space, including recreational legalization in Germany and the evolution of third party relationships. This conversation covers:00:31 - 00:51 Introduction 00:52 - 05:50 Steve’s trans-Atlantic cannabis journey05:51 - 11:30 Comparing the European and US corporate cannabis markets11:31 - 14:00 Market growth predictions14:01 - 15:42 The corporate cannabis risk landscape15:43 - 18:59 The evo...2022-07-1432 minRiskWatchRiskWatch: Randy Bullard on ESG Investing in Latin AmericaRandy Bullard, partner in Morrison Foerster’s Corporate Department and Latin America Desk co-chair, joins the RiskWatch podcast to discuss ESG (environmental, social, and governance) investing in Latin America. This conversation covers:00:46 - 01:49 Randy’s work at Morrison Foerster01:50 - 02:46 Green energy observations02:47 - 05:16 Overlooked markets and points of entry for investors05:17 - 06:41 Due diligence’s role in Randy’s work06:42 - 07:58 Compliance and reputational risks for ESG investors 07:59 - 09:02 The COVID-19 Pandemic’s impact on ESG awareness 09:03 - 11:19 Investor concerns surrounding sustainabili...2022-05-2420 minRiskWatchNavigating TPRM Turbulence with Nancy JacobsonNancy Jacobson, Counsel, Global Compliance and Ethics at United Airlines, joins Vcheck Global’s Seth Harlan to talk third party risk management (TPRM) and the airline industry. Episode highlights include Nancy’s non-traditional career path, how United recognizes and remediates risk, and compliance challenges facing the airline industry.This conversation covers:0:45 - 02:47 Nancy’s non-traditional path to compliance02:48 - 04:24 United’s third party environment04:25 - 07:03 United’s third party risks07:04 - 08:57 TPRM platforms2022-04-2826 minRiskWatchInvestigating Russia’s Sanctioned Oligarchs with Tom StocksTom Stocks, senior investigator with the Organized Crime and Reporting Project joins RiskWatch to discuss the challenges of tracking oligarch assets including industries and locales warranting scrutiny and the ways oligarchs hide their assets.Learn more at https://vcheckglobal.com/news.2022-03-3122 minRiskWatchMike Blankenship on the Year of the De-SPACMike Blankenship, managing partner of Winston & Strawn's Houston office, returns to Vcheck Global's podcast RiskWatch to discuss De-SPAC due diligence priorities, M&A sectors and regions to watch, and risks facing biotech and digital health investors.Learn more at https://vcheckglobal.com/news.2022-02-1816 minRiskWatchTalking Transparency with James Cohen and Shanti SalasHot on the heels of Transparency International’s recently released 2021 Corruption Perceptions Index, Vcheck Global’s Seth Harlan speaks with James Cohen, Executive Director of Transparency International Canada and Shanti Salas, VP, North America, for OpenCorporates for the latest episode of the RiskWatch podcast.Learn more at https://vcheckglobal.com/news.2022-02-1521 minRiskWatchDemystifying Source InquiresRichard Sutherland, Vice President of Human Intelligence at Vcheck Global, joins colleagues Alex Sorin, Vice President of Global Diligence Markets, and Seth Harlan, host of RiskWatch, to help demystify source inquiries and discuss what trends Vcheck saw in 2021 and what 2022 is expected to bring in regards to emerging risk issues and source inquiries jurisdictions.Learn more at https://vcheckglobal.com.2022-02-0127 minRiskWatchFormer SEC Senior Officer Elaine Greenberg on Anticipated SEC Enforcement ChangesWith the Securities Regulation Institute’s 49th Annual Conference underway, Vcheck Global’s Seth Harlan speaks with Elaine Greenberg, Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig LLP and former senior officer in the the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Enforcement Division. Highlights from this RiskWatch podcast episode include anticipated changes in the types of sanctions and relief sought by the SEC in its enforcement actions, the Enforcement Division’s prioritization of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG), and the SEC’s cybersecurity enforcement actions.Learn more at https://vcheckglobal.com/news. 2022-01-2510 minRiskWatchSpecial Counsel Mellissa Duru Discusses ESG Role in SEC's Policy AgendaWith the Securities Regulation Institute’s 49th Annual Conference underway, Vcheck Global’s Seth Harlan speaks with Mellissa Duru, Special Counsel at Covington & Burling LLP and former Sr. Special Counsel at the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Highlights from this RiskWatch podcast episode include Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) benchmarking standards and disclosures forecasting, tips for starting an ESG program, and the impact of ESG issues on cryptocurrency investment.Learn more at https://vcheckglobal.com. 2022-01-2514 minRiskWatchStronghill Capital President & CIO Jack Cohen Talks CRE in 2022, Real Estate Lending RiskTo kick off CRE Finance Council’s January Conference 2022, Vcheck Global’s Seth Harlan speaks with Jack Cohen, President and Chief Innovation Officer of Stronghill Capital, a subsidiary of ArrowMark Partners, and past Chairman of the Commercial Real Estate Finance Council for our latest episode of RiskWatch. Highlights from this RiskWatch podcast episode include property types to watch this year and Jack’s thoughts on reputational risk and risk tolerance in the lending space.2022-01-1012 minRiskWatchInvestigative Reporter Simona Weinglass Talks Combating FraudVcheck Global had the opportunity to speak with Simona Weinglass, an investigative journalist for the Times of Israel, earlier this year about her 2016 investigation into Israel’s binary options industry, The Wolves of Tel Aviv, which was awarded an honorable mention in the Trace Prize for Investigative Reporting competition. Notably, Simona’s work resulted in the binary options industry being banned by the Knesset.Our conversation touched on topics of interest to both consumers and providers of investigative due diligence, including the global nature of internet-based fraud, obstacles impeding public awareness of fraudulent industries, and how COVID-19 led...2021-12-1420 minRiskWatch2021 FCPA Conference Speaker Interviews: Robert Johnston of Lowenstein SandlerThe 38th International Conference on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is underway, and to highlight the event Vcheck Global’s RiskWatch podcast co-host Seth Harlan interviewed some of the featured speakers at this year's conference.He asked each speaker about critical risk and compliance issues, including affects from the pandemic, the growing prominence of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) compliance in the U.S., and the prevailing attitude toward the FCPA and other globally relevant Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) statutes.Tune into this interview with Robert Johnston, Partner with Lowenstein Sandler2021-12-0304 minRiskWatch2021 FCPA Conference Speaker Interviews: Ruti Smithline of Morrison & FoersterThe 38th International Conference on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is underway, and to highlight the event Vcheck Global’s RiskWatch podcast co-host Seth Harlan interviewed some of the featured speakers at this year's conference.He asked each speaker about critical risk and compliance issues, including affects from the pandemic, the growing prominence of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) compliance in the U.S., and the prevailing attitude toward the FCPA and other globally relevant Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) statutes.Tune into this interview with Ruti Smithline, Partner with Morrison & Foerster.2021-12-0305 minRiskWatch2021 FCPA Conference Speaker Interviews: Shawn Wright of Blank RomeThe 38th International Conference on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is underway, and to highlight the event Vcheck Global’s RiskWatch podcast co-host Seth Harlan interviewed some of the featured speakers at this year's conference.He asked each speaker about critical risk and compliance issues, including affects from the pandemic, the growing prominence of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) compliance in the U.S., and the prevailing attitude toward the FCPA and other globally relevant Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) statutes.Tune into this interview with Shawn Wright, Partner with Blank Rome.2021-12-0305 minRiskWatch2021 FCPA Conference Speaker Interviews: Kimberly Parker of WilmerHaleThe 38th International Conference on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is underway, and to highlight the event Vcheck Global’s RiskWatch podcast co-host Seth Harlan interviewed some of the featured speakers at this year's conference.He asked each speaker about critical risk and compliance issues, including affects from the pandemic, the growing prominence of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) compliance in the U.S., and the prevailing attitude toward the FCPA and other globally relevant Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) statutes.Tune into this interview with Kimberly Parker, Partner with WilmerHale.2021-12-0305 minRiskWatch2021 FCPA Conference Speaker Interviews: Nicola Bonucci of Paul Hastings LLPThe 38th International Conference on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is underway, and to highlight the event Vcheck Global’s RiskWatch podcast co-host Seth Harlan interviewed some of the featured speakers at this year's conference.He asked each speaker about critical risk and compliance issues, including affects from the pandemic, the growing prominence of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) compliance in the U.S., and the prevailing attitude toward the FCPA and other globally relevant Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) statutes.Tune into this interview with Nicola Bonucci, Partner with Paul Hastings LLP.2021-12-0210 minRiskWatch2021 FCPA Conference Speaker Interviews: Sarah Walters of McDermott Will & EmeryThe 38th International Conference on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is underway, and to highlight the event Vcheck Global’s RiskWatch podcast co-host Seth Harlan interviewed some of the featured speakers at this year's conference.He asked each speaker about critical risk and compliance issues, including affects from the pandemic, the growing prominence of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) compliance in the U.S., and the prevailing attitude toward the FCPA and other globally relevant Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) statutes.Tune into this interview with Sarah Walters, Partner with McDermott Will & Emery.2021-12-0105 minRiskWatch2021 FCPA Conference Speaker Interviews: Eric Bruce of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLPThe 38th International Conference on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is underway, and to highlight the event Vcheck Global’s RiskWatch podcast co-host Seth Harlan interviewed some of the featured speakers at this year's conference.He asked each speaker about critical risk and compliance issues, including affects from the pandemic, the growing prominence of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) compliance in the U.S., and the prevailing attitude toward the FCPA and other globally relevant Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) statutes.Tune into this interview with Eric Bruce, Partner with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP.2021-12-0105 minRiskWatchThe Art of Investigation: Soft Skills and the Future of Due DiligenceIn the ninth episode of RiskWatch, Chelsea Binns and Bruce Sackman discuss their book, The Art of Investigation. Conversational highlights include the benefits of infusing investigations with creativity and cultural awareness, as well as technology’s impact on the investigative process.2021-11-1839 minRiskWatchReputational Risk Huddle with the Cleveland BrownsIn the eighth edition of RiskWatch, Vcheck Global VP and General Manager of Vcheck Intelligence Rahul Ravi speaks with Roger Jones, Director, Corporate Partnerships for the Cleveland Browns. The Cleveland natives tackle topics including partnership vetting, player endorsements, and community collaboration.This conversation covers:Introduction to Roger 0:50How the Browns and NFL vet partners 03:05The Browns role in player endorsements 11:06How the Browns navigate the news cycle 18:05The Brown’s in-house reputational risk research process 23:55COVID challenges and community partnerships 26:55Incorporating environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) considerations into partnerships 31:48Identifying and remediating player reputational issues 40:262021-10-2646 minRiskWatchData Transparency and its Investigative ImpactVcheck Global’s podcast RiskWatch is back with brand-new episodes! In the seventh episode of RiskWatch, Vcheck Global Senior Associate Seth Harlan speaks with Shanti Salas, VP, North America, for OpenCorporates and Rahul Ravi, VP and General Manager of Vcheck Intelligence, for Vcheck Global. Both Shanti and Rahul have been practitioners in the reputational due diligence space where their work covered issues including KYC, AML, and third-party risk management across supply chains.2021-09-2821 min
Inside the Lion's Den: A Business and Leadership PodcastSelling a Business: Simple and Even Competitive Businesses That Led to Multiple Exits with Seth FarbmanWhen it comes to starting and growing businesses, Seth Farbman has been "flying by the seat of his pants" for years. He has built his career designing, building, and selling companies in the completely unsexy (but incredibly necessary) world of corporate services. Today, Seth and I discuss how he got into this industry, the sale of three of his companies, and his role in his current business. Seth also talks about the importance of relationships when it comes to growth, changing skill sets over time, and sticking to what you know when you're thinking about creating a service. 2021-07-2137 minRiskWatchSPAC Due DiligenceIn this episode of the podcast, Vcheck Global Directors Alex Sorin and Rahul Ravi speak with Mike Blankenship who is a Partner in the Houston office of Winston & Strawn and focuses his practice on corporate finance and securities law. We discussed why SPACs continue to gain investor attention and the role of investigative due diligence in mitigating potential risks on the operational company and the SPAC management team. 2020-12-0719 minRiskWatchMaking a Killing: South Sudanese Military Leaders' Wealth, ExplainedIn this episode of the podcast, we spoke with an investigator at The Sentry about the May 2020 report: Making a Killing – South Sudanese Military Leaders’ Wealth, Explained. The investigative report examines how officials in the top echelons of military and armed opposition leadership of South Sudan have engaged in business activities indicative of money laundering and corruption and how these activities continue to weaken the country’s institutions, undermine the rule of law, and may lead to renewed violence. You can download the paper at TheSentry.org where you can also learn more about the organization’s mission.2020-10-2832 min
RiskWatchIllicit Financial Flows and the Illegal Trade in Great ApesOn this episode of RiskWatch, we spoke with Channing Mavrellis who’s a Director of Illicit Trade at Global Financial Integrity in Washington, DC. We discussed a paper she co-authored in 2018 titled Illicit Financial Flows and the Illegal Trade in Great Apes and we dove deep into a number of topics linked to illicit supply chains, global corruption, and its impact both on wildlife and the world. You can download GFI's paper here.2020-03-3051 minRiskWatchThe Corruption Behind Anti-Corruption CampaignsIn this episode, we spoke with Jessica Noll, who is a Ph.D. candidate at Helmut Schmidt University in Hamburg, Germany. From October 2017 to May 2018, she was a visiting research fellow at the DC think tank the Project on Middle East Democracy and in February 2019 published a research study titled Fighting Corruption or Protecting the Regime? Her study examined the history of anti-corruption drives and institutions in Egypt. In our talk, Jessica explains how corruption takes root in societies and the underlying motivations of some regimes when launching anti-corruption campaigns or establishing anti-corruption bodies. 2020-01-3133 minRiskWatchNavigating Cannabis ComplianceIn this episode of the podcast, we spoke with Shawn Hauser who is a partner and chair of the Hemp and Cannabinoids Practice Group at Vicente Sederberg. Shawn helps marijuana and hemp businesses navigate state and federal law, investment, regulatory compliance and intellectual property. We covered a number of items in our talk, including how the legal landscape has changed over the years, how companies in the space can navigate regulatory compliance, and some core requirements for conducting due diligence. 2020-01-0921 min