Third-Party & Supply Chain

DOL Targets Hyundai, Suppliers Over Child Labor Allegations

The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a federal complaint against Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama LLC and two of its suppliers, accusing the companies of employing oppressive child labor and seeking to stop their illegal use of underage workers.

Treasury Targets Wagner Group's Illicit Operations in Central African Republic

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken action against two companies linked to the Russian private military company known as the Wagner Group, in an effort to counter Russia's destabilizing activities in Africa, particularly in the Central African Republic (CAR).

Defense Contractor Admits Defrauding U.S. Military in International Procurement Scheme

A Florida defense contractor has pleaded guilty to felony charges for conspiring to defraud the U.S. government, money laundering, and illegally exporting sensitive military technical data as part of an elaborate international procurement fraud.

Agencies Issue Guide to Help Community Banks Manage Third-Party Risks

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and Federal Reserve Board have issued new guidance to assist community banks in developing and implementing effective third-party risk management practices.

EU Parliament Passes CSDDD

The European Parliament has voted to approve a new law aimed at promoting corporate responsibility and accountability across global supply chains. The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) will legally require large companies operating in the EU to identify and prevent environmental and human rights abuses throughout their operations and value chains.

U.S. & UK Collaborate to Curb Russian Metal Imports

In a joint effort to disrupt Russia's earnings from the export of metals, the United States Department of the Treasury, in collaboration with the United Kingdom, has introduced two significant measures aimed at limiting the flow of Russian-origin aluminum, copper, and nickel.

European Supervisory Authorities Initiate Recruitment for Joint Oversight Team to Implement Digital Operational Resilience Act

The European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs), comprising the European Banking Authority (EBA), the European Insurance and Occupational Pension Authority (EIOPA), and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), have commenced recruitment processes for the establishment of a joint oversight team as mandated by the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).