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Compliance & Ethics

Last updated: January 1, 2025

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Zero tolerance for bribery, kickbacks, or improper payments in any jurisdiction.

Regulatory Adherence

Full compliance with US federal regulations, host-country laws, and international frameworks.

AML & KYC

Robust anti-money laundering and Know Your Customer procedures across all transactions.

International Standards

Alignment with OECD guidelines, UN Global Compact principles, and FCPA requirements.

1. Our Commitment to Compliance

ARIF GROUP LLC is committed to conducting all of its business activities with the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct. Our compliance framework is designed to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations across all jurisdictions in which we operate, and to foster a culture where ethical behaviour is not merely an obligation but a fundamental expression of our corporate identity.

2. Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption

ARIF GROUP maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward bribery, corruption, and improper payments in all forms. Our Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy applies to all employees, directors, officers, contractors, agents, and business partners of ARIF GROUP, globally. We comply with:

  • The US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
  • The UK Bribery Act 2010
  • The OECD Anti-Bribery Convention
  • Applicable local anti-corruption legislation in all jurisdictions in which we operate

No employee or representative of ARIF GROUP is authorised to offer, pay, promise, or authorise any bribe or improper benefit to any government official, private party, or any other person for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business or any improper advantage.

3. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Know Your Customer (KYC)

ARIF GROUP maintains robust AML and KYC policies and procedures in accordance with applicable US federal law, the Bank Secrecy Act, FinCEN guidance, and relevant international standards. We conduct thorough due diligence on counterparties, investors, and business partners prior to entering into any material business relationship, and we monitor transactions for suspicious activity consistent with our obligations under applicable law.

4. Sanctions Compliance

ARIF GROUP complies with all applicable economic sanctions administered or enforced by the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the US Department of State, the European Union, the United Nations Security Council, and other relevant authorities. We do not engage in transactions with sanctioned individuals, entities, or jurisdictions, and we maintain screening procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with evolving sanctions regimes.

5. Conflicts of Interest

ARIF GROUP requires all employees, directors, and officers to act in the best interests of the company and to avoid situations that create, or appear to create, a conflict between personal interests and the interests of ARIF GROUP or its clients. All potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed to the Compliance function and resolved in accordance with our Conflicts of Interest Policy.

6. Data Protection & Privacy

ARIF GROUP is committed to protecting personal data in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, and applicable US state privacy laws. Our data protection practices are described in detail in our Privacy Policy.

7. Whistleblowing & Reporting

ARIF GROUP encourages employees, partners, and stakeholders to report any concerns about potential violations of our compliance policies or applicable law through appropriate channels. Reports may be made confidentially to our Compliance function. ARIF GROUP does not tolerate retaliation against any individual who reports a genuine compliance concern in good faith.

8. Third-Party Due Diligence

We apply risk-based due diligence to all third parties acting on behalf of ARIF GROUP, including agents, consultants, contractors, joint venture partners, and intermediaries. Our due diligence process assesses reputational, legal, and financial risk factors and requires contractual compliance commitments from all third parties engaged in ARIF GROUP business.

9. Contact the Compliance Function

For compliance-related inquiries, concerns, or to report a potential violation, please contact:

ARIF GROUP LLC — Legal & Compliance

99 M St. SE, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20003

info@thearifgroup.com