“Faced with persistent flaws in the fight against money laundering in Europe, Brussels is stepping up its response. From 2026, the AMLA – a new pan-European authority – will bolster the hitherto uneven against high-risk cross-border transactions. The aim is to harmonise, monitor and impose penalties. A strong ambition that runs counter to the laxity observed on the other side of the Atlantic.”

Read the full article, including insight from Nicolette Kost De Sèvres (in French via paywall).

Shareholder opposition poses a threat to Sunoco’s proposed acquisition of Parkland, largely due to the requirement for two-thirds shareholder approval under Canadian law. Key stakeholders such as Simpson Oil, activist investor Engine Capital and proxy advisors ISS and Glass Lewis have all signaled resistance to the deal with Simpson Oil pushing to delay major corporate actions until new directors are seated, emphasizing dissatisfaction with the current board and the timing of the merger.

In a recent CTFN article, Ele Klein, Schulte’s co-chair of the Global Shareholder Activism Group, underscored the serious challenge the deal faces, given the growing activist momentum against it and strategic advantage the opposition holds. He stated that Simpson’s resistance — especially if supported by other shareholders — gives the dissenting group “tremendous leverage” over the proposed merger.

“In two years’ time, companies with more than 100 employees will have to disclose the pay levels per job as well as the pay gap between men and women.”

Read the full article with insight from Jilali Maazouz (in French via paywall).