Effective management of global compliance risks: a start-to-finish guide
Published on 15th September 2025
Managing global compliance risk is a significant task – and it is getting bigger and more complex every year
Managing global compliance risk is a significant task – and it is getting bigger and more complex every year. Regulations are reaching further, compliance risks are increasing and expectations on businesses to be compliant and to evidence compliance are changing.
Compliance teams must keep an eye on new challenges – whether they are geopolitical events such as tariffs or sanctions or legal systems playing catch-up at differing paces – while keeping an eye on the horizon. It is often down to the compliance team to ensure a business’ compliance regime meets the minimum legal standards and delivers outcomes that align with the expectations of management and stakeholders. While success in not breaching laws may rarely be celebrated, failures can quickly escalate into significant issues.
This article was first published on Global Investigations Review in September 2025; for further in-depth analysis, please visit the GIR Guide to Compliance
