With changes to the political landscape in Myanmar, investors have become much more aware of the importance of taking additional measures to best meet the standards of responsible investing. Although Myanmar has never before been considered as a low-risk country, the sanctions imposed by the U.S., U.K. and EU against state-owned businesses and other military-linked businesses and individuals, have alerted investors to the need for greater caution in doing business in the country.
Speakers, Charles Bouhelier, Managing Director of Artelia Myanmar; Hiroyuki Ota, Partner at Rajah & Tann Singapore; Reshmi Khurana, Managing Director & Head, Southeast Asia, Business Intelligence and Investigations at Kroll; and Owain Palmer, Senior Manager at Bain & Company discussed measures to enhance integrity within the business environment.