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.
Anti-Money Laundering
Full AML program including customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, and regular compliance audits aligned with FinCEN guidelines.
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.
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 Services
Transaction funds held in regulated escrow accounts with tier-1 banks. Funds released only upon verification of product delivery and inspection clearance.
OFAC & EU Screening
All transactions screened against OFAC, EU, UN, and HMT sanctions lists. No business conducted with sanctioned entities, vessels, or jurisdictions.
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.