Riskwire is an independent blog covering sanctions, financial crime compliance, and geopolitical risk — written from a practitioner-level perspective.
Content here is written for compliance professionals, legal practitioners, and anyone who needs to understand how sanctions and financial crime risk translate into real-world decisions.
Alongside current developments, some articles take a longer view — examining the historical development of sanctions regimes and the legal and legislative foundations that underpin them. Understanding where frameworks came from tends to sharpen understanding of what we can/should expect in the future.
I will aim to publish updates on significant sanctions designations, enforcement actions, and financial crime decisions as promptly as possible. In a field where the picture can change quickly, timely commentary matters.
All analysis is independent. Views expressed are personal and do not represent those of any employer, regulator, or professional body.
If you have comments, would like to suggest a topic, or want to discuss anything covered here, feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn — I am always happy to hear from practitioners and professionals working in this space. Or drop me an email on riskwire@outlook.com
I’m Petar Arnaudov — a sanctions and AML specialist working in the Lloyd’s of London market.
CAMS | Sanctions & Financial Crime Compliance | Lloyd’s of London