A new corporate governance code has been issued by the Association of Compliance Officers. Corporate governance is a core part of running a business, and the new code aims to help local businesses navigate laws and regulations. Co-author of the code, Soroush Kafiabadi believes this document will provide a road map for local companies to achieve a structured approach to corporate gov...

The Institute of Risk Management (IRM), in partnership with Gibraltar businesses, relevant educational institutions, government bodies and related industry bodies, is establishing an IRM Regional Group. The Institute of Risk Management (IRM), together with its members working locally has recognised there is demand to enhance risk management skills in Gibraltar, which would align to t...

Practices continue to emerge that obscure true beneficial ownership, including the submission of incomplete or inaccurate information when registering with public databases. Equally concerning is the manipulation of nominee directors or shareholders, as well as intricate corporate structures comprising layers of companies, trusts, offshore entities and shell companies to hide benefici...

Join us for an exclusive MLRO Masterclass offered by GACO and delivered by David Parody alongside the Gibraltar Financial Intelligence Unit (GFIU). This masterclass is specifically designed for Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLROs) and/or their deputies and will feature four interactive sessions aimed at enhancing expertise in anti-money laundering (AML) and financial crime prev...

A big thank you to the Hon Min Nigel Feetham KC MP for having hosted another memorable ConnectHub event, where GACO Gibraltar Association of Compliance Officers was allowed to motivate and encourage young local talents to pursue a career in Compliance, Risk, Corporate Governance and/or Ethics.  After a brief introduction by Carlos M. Martins, we had local professionals not only from ...

Good corporate governance is the responsibility of every board of directors and can be instrumental in helping businesses with a clear strategic direction and long-term success. GACO has introduced this voluntary code to assist directors and businesses to pick their way through laws and regulation and ensure the adherence to sound corporate governance within their companies. Many case...