Tagged: commodity trading

Lessons-Learned from the Trafigura FCPA Settlement (Part III of III)

Lessons-Learned from the Trafigura FCPA Settlement (Part III of III)

The Justice Department is rightly trumpeting its successful sweep of the commodities trading industry.  DOJ’s success is reflected in its six separate corporate resolutions and 20 individual convictions, resulting in over $1.7 billion in penalties. Companies in the global commodities trading industry should take heed of DOJ’s focus.  Every significant player in the industry, if not under investigation, should audit and review their operations.  Those...