Webinar Q&A: Export Compliance Webinar Series Part 1 - Restricted Party Screening

Posted by LizAnn Nealing on September 17, 2014

Last month, Amber Road broadcasted part one of our three-part Export Compliance Webinar Series, which focused on Restricted Party Screening. Our presenters, Scott Lewis and Scott Parker (both of Amber Road), got a lot of questions at the end of the webinar. Here are a few of their responses:

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Topics: Export Management, Restricted Party Screening

Germany’s Second-Largest Bank to Pay Settlement of $600-$800 Million for Violating Sanctions

Posted by LizAnn Nealing on September 15, 2014

Commerzbank AG, the second-largest bank in Germany, is expected to pay $600-$800 million in fines as restitution to the U.S as a result of their dealings with Iran and other nations under U.S. sanctions. The U.S. started looking into Commerzbank back in 2010 and has since found that the bank took down identifying information from incoming wires in an attempt to hide anything that would raise questions.

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Topics: Export Management, Restricted Party Screening, Export Violations

Global Trade Resources for Small and Mid-Sized Exporters

Posted by LizAnn Nealing on September 5, 2014

Exporting can be a challenge for a company of any size, but it is especially daunting for small and medium-sized companies. Whether you are just starting out or trying to grow your exports, the question of how you’re doing compared to others is always one to consider. Export.gov crafted a short survey to highlight characteristics of successful exporters, as well as provide an assessment of your export readiness and suggest ways to improve your current export process. You can access that survey here.

Once you’ve taken this assessment, take action with the free Export Business Planner, a customizable tool for small businesses that are considering entering the export market. This tool will help you create a game plan and can be updated as your export business grows.

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Topics: Export Management, Export Compliance

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