Tag: Sanctioned party list screening
New BIS 50 Percent Rule and End-User Screenings: What Companies Need to know and do now
Export controls are evolving. A new rule issued by the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is significantly reshaping the sanctions landscape. Companies with business ties to the U.S. should update their screening processes by November 2025 at the latest. This article explains why — and how to stay ahead.
New sanctions list at Reguvis: What you need to know about the Additional Lists (AL)
New sanctions list at Reguvis: What you need to know about the Additional Lists (AL) Since July 1, 2025, Reguvis has been providing a new sanctions list: the so-called Additional Lists (AL). These supplement the existing offering under the name HADDEX Sanctions Lists and provide greater clarity in the area of export control and compliance.
PEP lists in compliance: What companies should know when checking business partners
PEP lists are increasingly becoming the focus of regulatory authorities, and not just in the financial sector. PEP checks are also becoming increasingly important for SAP user companies with international business relationships or public sector clients. But what does this mean in concrete terms for compliance processes? And how can such audit obligations be efficiently integrated into SAP systems?
16th EU sanctions package against Russia and no end to the measures in sight
CBAM - Omnibus initiative: focus on simplification and effectiveness The European Commission's Omnibus Initiative aims to simplify the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) while maintaining its effectiveness. These reforms entail significant changes that include both simplifications for companies and stricter enforcement of the regulations.
Three spotlights for 2025: What will be important in the SAP cosmos in the coming year
The SAP cosmos is constantly evolving, driven by technological innovations, regulatory requirements and the increasing pressure for digitalisation. Technological change and the growing challenges in global supply chains will result in clear priorities for 2025. Three trends stand out in particular:
New Economic Partnership Agreement between the EU and Kenya: A milestone for trade and development
The European Union and Kenya have agreed on the content of a new Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), which is seen as a significant step forward in trade relations between the two partners. This agreement emphasises the EU's role as the most important export market for the East African country and is intended to intensify economic exchange and promote development.
A new EU-New Zealand free trade agreement will soon come into force
The free trade agreement between the European Union and New Zealand, the content of which was agreed on 30 June 2023, is entering the final legal stages. Ratification by the EU was recently completed and final approval by New Zealand is expected by the second quarter of 2024 at the latest.
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Ukraine became a war zone on NATO's eastern border within hours of Russia's attack. This has resulted in a series of sanctions against Russia, affecting European companies. Read here what you need to know now.
War in Ukraine and foreign trade: what you need to know now
Ukraine became a war zone on NATO's eastern border within hours of Russia's attack. This has resulted in a series of sanctions against Russia, affecting European companies. Read here what you need to know now.