Compliance & Risk

Institutional-grade compliance framework — built for banking relationships, institutional investment, and regulatory confidence.

Compliance Framework

Every transaction is conducted under a comprehensive compliance framework designed to exceed international banking and regulatory standards.

AML Compliant

Anti-Money Laundering

Full AML program including customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, and regular compliance audits aligned with FinCEN guidelines.

KYC Verified

Know Your Customer

Rigorous KYC protocols for all counterparties including identity verification, beneficial ownership disclosure, PEP screening, and sanctions list checks against OFAC, EU, and UN lists.

Transaction Transparency

Full Documentation

Complete transaction documentation including POP, ATSC, Q88, SGS reports, injection certificates, and tank farm records. All documents verified through independent third parties.

Escrow Protection

Escrow Services

Transaction funds held in regulated escrow accounts with tier-1 banks. Funds released only upon verification of product delivery and inspection clearance.

Sanctions Compliance

OFAC & EU Screening

All transactions screened against OFAC, EU, UN, and HMT sanctions lists. No business conducted with sanctioned entities, vessels, or jurisdictions.

Corporate Governance

Institutional Standards

Board oversight, external audits, segregation of duties, and transparent financial reporting. Building toward ISO 27001 certification and SOC 2 compliance.

Risk Management Framework

! Counterparty Risk

Comprehensive credit checks, financial due diligence, and transaction history verification for all counterparties. Limited exposure per counterparty.

! Price Risk

Futures hedging on ICE and NYMEX to lock in margins. No speculative trading — all hedges directly correlated with physical positions.

! Delivery Risk

Insurance coverage through international marine cargo insurers. Independent inspection at load and discharge. Escrow protection for all payments.

! Regulatory Risk

Continuous monitoring of sanctions lists, regulatory changes, and trade policy shifts. Legal counsel in all major operating jurisdictions.

Compliance Checklist

Entity Registration Complete
EIN / Tax ID Obtained
Corporate Bank Account Active
AML Program Implemented
KYC Procedures Active
Legal Counsel Retained Yes
Escrow Arrangement Pending
ISO 27001 Roadmap