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Risk & Compliance weekly highlights—29 May 2025

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Published on: 28 May 2025

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Sanctions
DBT and OTSI update guidance on reporting suspected trade sanctions breaches
Cybersecurity
Ransomware ban move could push hackers to private sector
Other Risk & Compliance updates this week
Legal Ombudsman outlines expectations for handling third-party delays
UK may play major role in corporate misconduct regulation
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Article summary

This week's edition of Risk & Compliance weekly highlights includes: updated guidance on reporting suspected trade sanctions breaches by the DBT and OTSI, new restrictions on ransomware that may redirect cybercriminal activities to the private sphere, updated recommendations for managing external delays in legal processes, and emerging prospects for the UK to impact how corporate misdeeds are regulated.

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