Environmental, social and governance - Global Investigations Review

SEC fines Deutsche’s US investment management arm $25 million

The Securities and Exchange Commission has fined a Deutsche Bank subsidiary in the US $25 million for anti-money laundering failings and ESG misstatements.

25 September 2023

Landmark corporate war crime trial to kick off in Sweden

The trial of Lundin Energy and two executives for alleged complicity in war crimes in Sudan is set to last two-and-and-half years.

04 September 2023

Canada investigates more companies over Uyghur forced labour claims

25 August 2023

ASIC launches third civil lawsuit over greenwashing

11 August 2023

DWS nears SEC resolution over greenwashing claims

26 July 2023

ASIC starts second court case against investment fund over greenwashing

25 July 2023

McDonald’s creates investigations unit in UK following sexual harassment claims

24 July 2023

UK to boost civil enforcement powers for environment regulators

13 July 2023

Nike, mining company face human rights investigations in Canada

A Canadian corporate ethics body has opened investigations into the local subsidiary of US sportswear company Nike and gold miner Dynasty Gold over allegations of forced labour in China.

12 July 2023

Norwegian wealth fund: “unacceptable risk” of corruption, financial crimes at Petrofac

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund has raised concerns about the compliance efforts of UK oilfield services company Petrofac, which was convicted in the UK in 2021 for failing to prevent bribery.

10 July 2023

Topic: Environmental, social and governance