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Technical analysis, regulatory updates, and supply chain intelligence from XRT's commodity desks in Houston and Medellín. Published by our trading and compliance teams.
KYC & AML in Commodity Trading: Direct-Origin Buyers
Trade-based money laundering runs on fake invoices, layered ownership, and unverifiable chains. What a real commodity KYC file contains and the red flags compliance teams must catch.
How to Read and Verify an SGS Inspection Report in Commodity Transactions
A buyer's guide to understanding SGS reports, verifying report authenticity, spotting fraud patterns, and specifying third-party inspection correctly in commodity contracts.
Cross-Border Compliance: OFAC, FATF, and EU 5AMLD Screening in Commodity Trade
A step-by-step compliance framework for procurement teams navigating sanctions screening, FATF risk-based approach, EU 5AMLD transparency obligations, and mandatory KYC documentation in international commodity transactions.
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- Beef Export Rules
- EUDR Due Diligence
- Colombian Coffee
- AML/FATF Updates
- Sanctions Monitor
- Trade Regulation
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