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This article provides an overview of cutting-edge digital technologies, like AI and IoT sensors, that detect and contain oil spills to protect Caribbean marine ecosystems and economies from disaster.

This article examines why sensors and monitoring tools alone do not prevent spoilage, and why effective cold‑chain performance depends on clear governance, coordination, and decision‑making across ports, logistics networks, and regulatory authorities.

An analysis of the IMO’s 2026–2027 theme, From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence, examining what it signals for governance, compliance, and institutional readiness in the Caribbean maritime sector.

This article examines why sensors and monitoring tools alone do not prevent spoilage, and why effective cold‑chain performance depends on clear governance, coordination, and decision‑making across ports, logistics networks, and regulatory authorities.

Climate‑risk disclosure is becoming strategically unavoidable for Caribbean ports. This article explains how TCFD, ISSB and emerging UK/EU standards shape expectations and outlines a proportionate, region‑appropriate pathway for credible climate‑risk reporting, supported by recent Caribbean initiatives.

This article examines food security in the Caribbean, focusing on post-harvest loss, cold-chain management, and supply-chain constraints shaping food availability.

Digital transformation in ports and logistics is improving efficiency, visibility, and resilience across Caribbean supply chains. Learn how digital port systems, smart sensors, and cold‑chain monitoring are strengthening maritime trade.

The foundation of the UK sanctions regime is the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (SAMLA). SAMLA grants powers to the UK Government, particularly the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (FCDO) and the HM Treasury, to make regulations imposing: trade sanctions, financial sanctions, immigration restrictions and transport and shipping controls.

The Compliance Template Trap August 24, 2025 Posted by: Altus Regional Team Category: General No Comments As jurisdictions across the Caribbean prepare for the next round of mutual evaluations, the pressure to demonstrate risk-based compliance is intensifying. In the evolving landscape of AML/CFT regulation, the risk-based approach is no longer a theoretical ideal. Rather, it

Money laundering undermines financial systems by disguising illicit proceeds as legitimate income. This article explores the three-stage money laundering cycle, namely: placement, layering, and integration.

At the recent Altus Regional Panel Discussion on Implementing a Risk Based Approach, speakers explored the rise of AI-driven deception and how criminals exploit the same digital tools designed to promote financial system integrity. From deepfakes and synthetic identities to automated laundering through fintech rails, the threat has become faster, more scalable, and more difficult to detect.

Effective AML Compliance Training equips Financial Institutions, DNFBPs, VASPs and TCSPs with risk-based frameworks aligned to the FATF Recommendations, and strengthens their ability to deter, detect and report illicit finance.

Proposed Trump-USA Travel Ban Poses Far-Reaching Implications for the Region March 16, 2025 Posted by: Altus Regional Team Category: General No Comments The recent proposal of a travel ban targeting five Caribbean nations—Antigua, St. Lucia, Dominica, St. Kitts, and Haiti—has sent shockwaves through the region. While the immediate focus is on these nations, the ripple

Identifying the ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) is key to ensuring transparency in corporate structures. The UBO refers to the individual or individuals who ultimately own or control a company, whether directly or indirectly, through significant shareholding, voting power, or other means of influence. Identifying the UBO of a company can be complex, especially where ownership is dispersed across numerous shareholders or held through multiple layers of intermediaries.

Get insights on the February 2025 update to the FATF Recommendations and how these changes will improve financial inclusion across the Caribbean.

Analysis of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Practice Direction on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Tools in Court Proceedings.

Entering the European Union (EU) market can be a significant step for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their reach. However, the EU market is regulated by a complex framework of standards and certifications designed to ensure product safety, quality, and environmental sustainability. Understanding these requirements is crucial for SMEs to successfully navigate the EU market entry process.

In February 2022, the European Commission presented its new Standardization Strategy, a comprehensive plan designed to strengthen the EU’s global competitiveness and foster a resilient, green, and digital economy.

The circular economy is a pathway to a sustainable and prosperous future. It offers a vision of a world where nothing is wasted, and everything is valued.

ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management Systems: Key Components October 4, 2024 Posted by: Altus Regional Team Categories: No Comments Definition What is ISO 22301? ISO 22301 is the international standard for Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS). It provides a framework for organizations to plan, establish, implement, operate, monitor, review, maintain, and continually improve a documented