WSJ: OFAC Guidance on Ransomware
In “Treasury Warns Against Keeping Ransomware Payments Quiet” (1 October 2020), The Wall Street Journal spoke with K2 Integrity about the latest OFAC guidance on how paying ransomware payments may undermine sanctions compliance. Read the full article in The Wall Street Journal (registration may be required).
Martín Santos Discusses Consulting and Leadership with ArchyNewsy
In “‘Power Is Not Inherited, But Cultivated’: Martín Santos” (ArchyNewsy, 20 September 2020), Martin Santos discusses his experience becoming a consultant at K2 Intelligence, and how consulting became the career path of his choosing. Additionally, on the topic of leadership, Martin notes, “Leadership is created, not inherited.”
Juan Zarate Featured on Harvard Kennedy School Panel on the Rise of Hate and Extremist Ideology Post 9/11
On 15 September 2020, Juan Zarate, global co-managing partner and chief strategy officer at K2 Intelligence FIN, was featured on a panel, “From Al Qaeda to QAnon: The Rise of Hate and Extremist Ideology Post 9/11,” presented by the Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics. The panel discussed events in the 19 years since September […]
Thomson Reuters White Paper: How Financial Institutions Can Prepare for 2021
In “How Financial Institutions Can Prepare for 2021” (11 September 2020), Thomson Reuters taps a K2 Intelligence FIN expert for perspective on what’s to come in 2021 for financial institutions. With the varying shifts for compliance teams due to the coronavirus pandemic, business continuity plans may need longer-term scenarios to help address the current situation and […]
WSJ Features K2-FIN on New Sanctions Enforcement Pact
In “Treasury and Delaware Sign Pact to Boost Sanctions Enforcement” (7 September 2020), The Wall Street Journal speaks to K2 Integrity about a new agreement between the U.S. Treasury Department and Delaware that could lead to more aggressive enforcement of economic sanctions on nonfinancial companies. Read the full article in The Wall Street Journal (registration may […]
Mariano Federici Discusses Power of Leadership in Public Private Partnerships
In this 1 September 2020 interview with RUSI, Mariano Federici talks about his role in establishing a public/private financial information sharing partnership in Argentina to tackle crime. Mariano also highlights the lessons, opportunities and challenges he sees for addressing financial crime in the LATAM region and around the globe. According to Mariano, governments and the private […]
WSJ: U.S. Moves to Reimpose Sanctions on Iran
In “U.S. Asks U.N. Security Council to Restore Sanctions on Iran” (21 August 2020), The Wall Street Journal reports on the United States’ move to reimpose sanctions on Iran. K2 Integrity shared that whether the sanctions will ultimately be reimposed is still uncertain because the U.S.’s effort will likely face challenges by other member countries […]
K2 Intelligence ANA Report Still Impactful Five Years On
In “Media Agency Contracts May Not Be Worth the Paper They Are Written On” (19 August 2020), TrinityP3 discusses that years on from the K2 Intelligence ANA report, the concerns that the report addressed are still prevalent in the industry. According to TrinityP3, “With so much focus on media agencies and their contracts since the ANA/K2 […]
K2 Intelligence FIN Perspective Highlighted in Construction Industry’s Daily Commercial News
In “Legal Notes: Labour Laws Continue to Mandate COVID-19 Employee Protection” (19 August 2020), Daily Commercial News highlights a K2 Intelligence FIN article on construction protocol in the current pandemic. The article outlines “a four-part framework for construction companies to help keep workers safe and their companies out of trouble with labour authorities and possibly […]
WSJ: U.K. Sanctions Guidance Adds to Warnings for Maritime Sector
In “U.K. Sanctions Guidance Adds to Warnings for Maritime Sector” (The Wall Street Journal, 3 August 2020), K2 Intelligence FIN discusses the recent U.K. sanctions guidance for the shipping and maritime industries. Read the full article in The Wall Street Journal (registration may be required).