Dow Jones Acquires WorldECR to Enhance Global Compliance Coverage
December 2, 2024
NEW YORK / LONDON – [DECEMBER 2, 2024] – Dow Jones has announced the acquisition of WorldECR, a premier provider of news, data, and analysis focused on global export control and trade sanctions. This acquisition is part of Dow Jones’s ongoing strategy to expand its specialized offerings in news, data, analysis, and events for business users.
Located in London, WorldECR caters to compliance professionals across corporations, law firms, government agencies, consultancies, research entities, and financial institutions. Its key offerings include the subscription-based publications WorldECR and Export Compliance Manager, alongside a range of practitioner guides and the annual WorldECR Forum, which is held in London and Washington D.C. each year. Additionally, its portfolio features CtrlAtlas, an extensive database of export control regulations and guidance from across the globe.
WorldECR will function as a part of Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, enhancing its existing product offerings with premier editorial coverage and notable events to assist clients in navigating the increasingly intricate trade compliance environment.
This acquisition aligns with Dow Jones Risk & Compliance’s momentum, evidenced by a 16% revenue growth to $81 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2025. Dow Jones has also recently increased its stake in Ripjar, a global data intelligence software firm, reaffirming its commitment to becoming a premier information service provider for the growing risk and compliance sector. Earlier this year, the company also acquired A2i Systems, a leader in AI-driven fuel pricing solutions.
“The incorporation of WorldECR’s authoritative journalism marks a significant advancement in our mission to offer a comprehensive suite of news, data, analytics, and peer-to-peer learning that risk professionals require for strategic decision-making,” stated Almar Latour, CEO of Dow Jones. “Integrating WorldECR’s esteemed content into the Dow Jones portfolio is our latest investment aimed at providing the most extensive data and insights in critical areas sought by our customers.”
“We are thrilled to welcome WorldECR to our organization,” added Joel Lange, EVP & General Manager, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance. “In the current complex environment of sanctions and export controls, it is crucial for risk professionals to access accurate and timely information. WorldECR’s trustworthy news and insights complement our expanding risk offerings, ensuring our customers are prepared to mitigate risk amid ever-evolving trade regulations.”
WorldECR Co-founder and Editorial Director Tom Blass expressed, “We are incredibly excited to become part of Dow Jones. This transition enhances our ability to deliver insights and analysis on the rapidly changing landscape of sanctions, export controls, and national security risk and regulations more broadly. We are eager to collaborate with our new colleagues, share ideas, and expand our outreach to new audiences.”
The annual WorldECR Export Controls and Sanctions Forum will occur in London on December 3-4, 2024, gathering a global community of trade regulation professionals to discuss relevant export control developments and trends. For more details, please visit worldecr.com/worldecr-forum.
About Dow Jones
Dow Jones is a leading provider of business news and information, delivering insights to the global business community and consumers across digital platforms, mobile, and events. With over 130 years of experience, Dow Jones operates one of the world’s largest news-gathering organizations, housing premium publications and services such as The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor’s Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS, and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones operates as a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).
About WorldECR
WorldECR is a prominent publication dedicated to international trade compliance, sanctions, and export controls. Founded in 2011, WorldECR is trusted by professionals in industry, finance, legal, and government sectors for critical news, insights, and analysis in the dynamic fields of trade regulation and national security. Its suite of practitioner guides and sister publication, Export Compliance Manager, are also highly regarded. For additional information, please visit www.worldecr.com.
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