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Forced labor traced back to the Xinjiang region of China continues to be a critical issue in global automotive supply chains. Kharon expert, Ethan Woolley, analyzes connections between a graphite manufacturer with ties to forced labor that markets its products to automotive battery manufacturers. Watch our snapshot to learn about this organization and red flags for forced labor:

Kharon will be exhibiting at the Joint Industry Outreach on Strategic Trade Management in Singapore on October 29th. Join us as we engage with global leaders on critical compliance and trade enforcement issues. Request to meet with us here: https://hubs.ly/Q02VSC9k0

Ahead of the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election, Kharon highlights a network of Iranian cyber actors that has attempted to interfere in both the 2020 and 2024 elections. Intelligence officials warn that foreign interference will likely involve disinformation campaigns aimed at undermining trust in the electoral process. Read the full article here: https://hubs.ly/Q02VSC6p0

Introducing the Kharon API. Direct access to real-time global risk insights from the Kharon Core, designed to strengthen and streamline your risk management operations. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02VKTfw0 Read the full announcement: https://hubs.ly/Q02VL4bj0

On January 1, 2024, Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act went into effect. This legislation mandates that government agencies and businesses publicly disclose their efforts to address forced labor and child labor risks in their supply chains. Join our webinar with The Hon. John McKay, P.C., M.P., Current Member of the House of Commons, our expert Ethan Woolley, and Stephen A. Pike , Partner at Gowling WLG, for a discussion on the new regulations and best practices for identifying and mitigating supply chain exposure using real-world case studies. Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Vl_jn0

U.S. Issues First Sanctions on Chinese Entities for Producing Weapons in Partnership with Russian Firms, FATF Overhauls Grey Listing Criteria, and More... This week on the Kharon Readbook:

Join BIS Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement, Matt Axelrod, for an hour-long discussion with Kharon’s Dane S. on October 31st. Together, they will discuss the U.S. Department of Commerce’s latest guidance for financial institutions on complying with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This advisory highlights the growing role of financial institutions in preventing export control violations, with a focus on enhanced due diligence and suggested screening processes. Register for the webinar here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Vw-Kt0

If you are attending DODIIS Worldwide in Omaha, NB next week, be sure to stop by the Carahsoft booth on October 28th from 9-5 pm to receive a demo and learn more about our solutions from Kharon team members. Learn more about the event and request to meet with us here: https://hubs.ly/Q02VjjMw0

On September 27th, comments were due on two proposed rules from the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) expanding export restrictions on military, intelligence, and foreign-security end users. Join Howard Mendelsohn, President of Global Business Development and Engagement at Kharon, and Deborah Curtis, Partner in White Collar Defense & Investigations at Arnold & Porter, as they discuss: • BIS strategic objectives • New compliance requirements • Best practices for identifying exposure to MEU/MIU/FSEU risk given regulators’ heightened scrutiny. Register for the webinar here: https://hubs.ly/Q02VmbGX0

Our team is excited to be attending ACSS's 6th Annual International Conference on Global Sanctions and Export Controls in Washington, D.C. You can find our team at booth 4 in the Sponsor Exhibit Room. Come meet with us to see how our solutions can help your organizations with sanctions and trade control compliance. Learn more about the event here: https://hubs.ly/Q02T-8rH0