Russia
This report, published in June 2023, is available free. It has been commissioned by a Themis client to be made available for free. Our research details the risks that Russia poses to the global financial system, exploring the extent of sanctions evasion, money laundering and predicate offences that originate in the country and impact other economies globally.
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Bahrain
Bahrain ranks 76/180 on Transparency International’s 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index. Learn how corruption may impact business dealings and government contracts in the country.
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China
Over the past decades, China has experienced rapid economic growth which, however, has not been accompanied by adequate institutional changes and reforms.
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Egypt
Egypt is the world’s 39th largest economy in terms of gross domestic product (GDP) and, although deemed relatively safe according to certain financial crime indicators, continues to grapple with endemic issues such as corruption and financial secrecy.
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Ghana
Ghana is one of the most prosperous countries on the African continent, thanks to its large pool of natural resources and its relatively stable economy and political framework.
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Hong Kong
This comprehensive report delves into the financial crime landscape of Hong Kong, offering critical insights into its legal, regulatory, and institutional frameworks. It also provides actionable intelligence into key trends and vulnerabilities to help you manage and mitigate risks effectively.
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Iraq
Iraq sits on the fourth-largest oil reserves in the world, driving a substantial portion of the economy. This resource dependency, coupled with frequent conflict, has destabilised the country for decades. This has increased Iraq's exposure to financial crimes including, though not limited to, endemic corruption, bribery, and fraud at all levels.
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India
India is the fastest growing major economy in the world, with experts forecasting the country to become a top three global economic power in the next decade or two. The country is vulnerable to illicit financial activity due to an underdeveloped and poorly enforced financial crime legislative and regulatory regime that has not kept up with the rapid growth of the economy.
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Jordan
Learn about financial crime in Jordan by reading Themis' Country Risk Report. Understand risks, build resilience, and meet compliance obligations with actionable insights on Jordan’s financial crime landscape.
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Keyna
The 48th largest country globally and the 29th most populous, Kenya has the sixth largest economy in Africa and the largest in East Africa – and, although affected by COVID-19, the World Bank expects it to experience one of the stronger post-pandemic growth rebounds in the region. Yet endemic corruption, the widespread use of cash and transfer payment systems, and the existence of Mombasa Port as a major trafficking hub create money laundering and terrorist financing risks for the country, heightened by the activity of Somali terror group Al-Shabaab in Kenya and across the border.
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Malaysia
Malaysia, the third-largest economy in Southeast Asia, plays a pivotal role in the region’s economic activities due to its strategic geographical location, in turn leaving it vulnerable to financial crime and other forms of organised criminality. Though Malaysia has robust mechanisms to counter financial crime, it still experiences relatively widespread criminal activity, including, though not limited to, corruption in both the public and private sectors, money laundering, and rampant fraud.
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Morocco
Morocco has made progress in recent years to improve its national response to financial crime, including enhancements to its AML/CFT regime that led to its removal from the Financial Action Task Force’s “grey list” in 2023.
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Nigeria
Human, weapons and drugs trafficking, alongside fraud, bribery and corruption, cybercrime and environmental crime, represent a palpable risk to which companies operating in or with Nigeria can be exposed.
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Saudi Arabia
Stay ahead of financial crime risks in Saudi Arabia with Themis' comprehensive Country Risk Report. This 68-page report provides expert insights into key financial crime risks.
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Singapore
Singapore, a leading global financial and innovation hub, has a robust regulatory framework governing financial crime and highly sophisticated AML/CFT coordination. However, challenges remain such as inadequate private sector understanding of the risks of illicit flows into and out of the country, and the country faces high levels of fraud, financial secrecy, and tax crime risks.
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South Africa
South Africa presents a complex financial crime risk landscape, shaped by a combination of sophisticated criminal networks, regulatory challenges, and economic disparities. The country has been a focal point for various financial crimes, including money laundering, corruption, and fraud, despite efforts to strengthen enforcement mechanisms.
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Tunisia
The Republic of Tunisia, once considered a major success story of the Arab Spring, has experienced major democratic backsliding in the last few years. Tunisia last underwent a FATF Mutual Evaluation in 2016, which produced ratings that put Tunisia on the FATF “grey list” of AML/CTF jurisdictions under increased monitoring; an improved national response led to a rerating in 2020 and Tunisia being removed from the grey list.
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United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) role as a global trade and finance hub for the MENA region offers investors and participants in financial markets an unprecedented opportunity for business growth. The UAE’s central location and unique regulatory environment has enabled the country to become one of the region’s richest and fastest-growing economies, particularly over the last ten years.
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United Kingdom
This meticulously researched report offers a comprehensive overview of the financial crime landscape, providing you with critical insights into the UK's legal, regulatory, and institutional frameworks.
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United States
Gain unparalleled insights into financial crime risks in the U.S. with Themis' Country Risk Report. Navigate challenges, strengthen compliance, and protect your business with our comprehensive analysis.
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