12.15.2020 - Shippers-Nov-25-2020-02-59-14-37-PM

   

All training participants will receive a certificate of completion and are eligible to earn 1 CAMS credit. 

Join Kharon for a 90 minute specialized session of in-depth training on maritime sanctions evasion tailored for shipping industry professionals. 

Broadly, the shipping industry has been increasingly targeted for exploitation by would-be-sanctions-evaders while also facing increased scrutiny by global regulators and law enforcement agencies. 

In the past year a number of international advisories have been issued from the United Kingdom, United States, the United Nations, and others, providing guidance on illicit shipping and sanctions evasion practices for the global maritime industry. 

The advisories laid out a number of best practices that could help identify sanctions evasion, including:

  • Institutionalizing sanctions compliance and due diligence programs
  • Knowing your customer
  • Conducting supply chain due diligence
  • Establishing policies around location (AIS) transponders
  • Monitoring ships throughout the life cycle of a transaction
  • Sharing information across industries

During the 90 minute training, Kharon's experts will provide real life, never before seen case studies detailing risk scenarios and explain how to adapt associated best practices into your everyday business flow. Additionally, we will highlight underlying methodologies that shipping professionals can use to combat exploitation. The session will also highlight recent global enforcement actions targeting the maritime and shipping sector, examining the impact of sanctions compliance issues and discuss steps to mitigate the associated risks.

 

DIFC_Instructors

 

davis_heatshot_squareBenjamin Davis, Chief Research Officer, Kharon

Ben heads the Kharon research and analysis team, which supports global institutions with highest caliber sanctions-related risk intelligence. Ben’s unparalleled expertise on the commercial and operational activities associated with sanctioned actors is built on over a decade of experience in the US government, academia, and private legal practice. Ben served as an analyst at the US Treasury Department’s Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, as the US Treasury’s Financial Attaché to the Palestinian Authority based in Jerusalem, and as co-lead of the Iraq Threat Finance Cell in Baghdad. As a practicing attorney, Ben litigated a number of complex financial crime cases. He has taught numerous university courses on terrorism and international law issues.

 

shrager-headshotJoshua Shrager, Senior Vice President, Kharon

Josh works with Kharon’s key clients - including top tier financial institutions and global corporations - on strategic initiatives, while also overseeing Kharon’s thought leadership and training programs. Prior to Kharon, Josh was a director at the artificial intelligence data analytics firm Quid. Previously, Josh served in the U.S. Department of the Treasury as the Deputy Financial Attaché to Saudi Arabia, the director of the Iraq Threat Finance Cell in Baghdad, as well as various roles in Washington, DC. He also was a U.S. Department of State Foreign Service Officer, with postings in Mexico and The Gambia. Josh also is an adjunct professor at American University's School of International Service. Josh speaks regularly at sanctions, technology, and law enforcement conferences throughout the world. He has lived in, worked, and traveled to over 70 countries.

 

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Kortney Casanova, Analyst, Kharon

Kortney leads the Latin America research program at Kharon. Kortney's expertise covers illicit maritime and other commercial activity involving sanctioned actors and corruption. Kortney previously interned with philanthropic investment company Emerson Collective, where she focused on immigration related issues. Kortney holds a BA from the University of Southern California with concentrations in International Relations and Environmental Studies.

 

 

DIFC_Approach

To encourage participation and ensure attendees maximize their time, Kharon’s training modules are interactive and based on the latest developments in sanctions network intelligence and regulatory expectations.

Kharon's courses are taught by some of the world's leading experts and practitioners. Kharon's lead instructors are all former officials of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. 

Kharon is a leading provider of research and data analytics, focused on global security threats and other controversies that impact global commerce and finance. Kharon’s clients include first tier international financial institutions, global corporates, public sector entities and professional services firms. Kharon is headed by former senior officials from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and experienced professionals in software development and data science.

 

DIFC_testimonials

“This was the best training I ever completed. I learned a lot that will help me in my daily duties. The interactive nature of the training and the expertise
of the presenters was second-to-none.” - Compliance senior leadership, financial institution 


“An excellent workshop. Very dynamic and with a lot of interesting information.” - Analyst, financial institution 


"The session provides benefits for every sector and concerned organization. And the information can be used in real work.” - Manager, corporation