US sanctions listsThe most important facts about US sanctions at a glanceWhat are sanctions? Sanctions are measures imposed by the United Nations or countries such as the USA on individuals, companies, organizations or entire regions and nations. The background is...
Sanctioned party list
Personal sanctions lists: overview for companies
What is a personal sanctions list? Sanctions against individuals and organizations A personal sanctions list lists natural or legal persons against whom sanctions have been imposed. They therefore focus on individuals and organizations and list political measures for...
Compliance: importance for companies
What does compliance mean? The English term “compliance” generally describes behavior that conforms to the rules. However, compliance means more than just adhering to the rules. The degree of compliance is also very important. “Compliant” is anyone who adheres to the...
The Russia Embargo
Back in 2014, the Council of the European Union issued a decision against Russia's actions destabilizing the situation in Ukraine. This was intended to peacefully resolve the crisis in Ukraine. Due to some foreign policy events, more sanctions have been added...
Military End User List (MEU-List)
Military End User List (MEU-List) On December 23, 2020, the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) added a new sanctioned party list to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR): the Military End User List (MEU). This can be found in Supplement No. 7 to Part 744...
Recruiting – simple and compliant with softgarden & BEX SANSCREEN
How does softgarden support you in your personnel search? The softgarden Talent Acquisition Suite not only provides you with recruiting software that enables faster and easier recruiting processes, but also helps employers to approach, convince and ultimately hire the...
Politically exposed persons (PEP) – Background and due diligence explained simply
Short overview: What is a Politically Exposed Person (PEP)? Strict conditions apply to business relationships and financial transactions involving politically exposed persons (PEPs). The reason: PEPs are a group of people with an increased risk of terrorist financing,...