Compliance
Standards we intend to work to.
These are statements of intended practice. They are not certificates, licences or memberships.
Ethical business conduct
Alpine intends to deal only with counterparties and transactions it can explain. Staff and representatives are expected to refuse business that depends on concealment.
Counterparty due diligence
Before a discussion becomes a transaction, Alpine expects to know who the party is, what they do, and whether the product story can be supported.
Know Your Customer
Identification and basic corporate information may be requested. The depth depends on the role Alpine is asked to play and on the risk of the enquiry.
Anti-money laundering awareness
Petroleum trade is not exempt from the usual questions about source of funds and the purpose of a structure. Alpine will not help disguise either.
Sanctions screening
Counterparties, banks, vessels and destinations that would breach applicable sanctions are out of scope. Screening is an intended step, not a claim of a certified programme.
Anti-bribery and corruption
No fee, introduction or facilitation is offered as a way around a public official or a procurement rule. Alpine does not pay or request bribes.
Contractual transparency
The role — broker, facilitator or principal — should be visible in the correspondence and, where relevant, in the contract.
Trade and regulatory requirements
Licences, registrations and product rules that apply to a transaction have to be met by the party who is required to hold them.
Responsible business
Alpine aims to avoid transactions it cannot describe to a bank, an inspector or the other principal without embarrassment.
All regulated activities will be undertaken only in accordance with applicable laws and any authorisations those laws require. Nothing on this website is a representation that a particular licence, ISO certificate, government approval or industry membership is held.