US: CYBERCRIMINALS SELLING ACCESS TO SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS NETWORKS

On 2 November, American Shipper reported that a new report has said that cybercriminals have attempted to sell network access to multiple transportation, logistics and shipping companies in recent months, highlighting the risk of devastating ransomware attacks in the supply chain.

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cybercriminals-selling-access-to-shipping-logistics-firm-networks-report-warns

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EX-FIFA PRESIDENT BLATTER AND EX-UEFA BOSS PLATINI CHARGED WITH FRAUD IN SWITZERLAND

On 2 November, the BBC and others reported that Swiss prosecutors say Mr Blatter unlawfully arranged a transfer of $2.19 million to Mr Platini in 2011.  The case was opened in September 2015 after FIFA was dogged by accusations of widespread corruption.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-59133079

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KENYA CLASHES WITH IMF ON REPORTING LARGE CASH TRANSACTIONS

On 2 November, All Africa reported that Kenya last month lifted requirement for individuals or businesses to disclose in writing to banks the source and destination of withdrawals and deposits above $10,000.  This was despite being a signatory to a UN framework that require amounts above this threshold to be reported.  Lifting of the restrictions is meant to help small businesses that heavily rely on cash transactions but whose day-to-day operations have been limited by the stringent reporting rules that are meant to curb money laundering.

https://allafrica.com/stories/202111020760.html

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UK PROGRESSES WITH CLIMATE-RELATED FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES FOR COMPANIES

On 29 October, an article from Out-Law says that large UK companies and LLP will have to make climate-related financial disclosures after a consultation showed strong support for the move.  It says that the government said it was moving forward with plans to require in-scope companies and LLP to make disclosures in line with the 4 overarching pillars of the Financial Stability Board’s Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) – governance, strategy, risk management, metrics and targets.

https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/uk-progresses-climate-related-financial-disclosures-companies

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