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High Tide: From U.K. Umbrage to Australian Cover-up Allegations
Transparency International accused the Reserve Bank of Australia of covering up bribery by its currency note-printing business. Though no RBA officials or staff have been charged, allegations of suppressing evidence have been swirling. The
Read More »How To Resist A Bribe In International Transactions
Compliance programmes covering corruption and anti bribery among companies doing business in Sub Sahara Africa are becoming common. A problem still exists, however, when bidding for projects or conducting daily business. Solicitation from
Read More »Navigating Corruption Risks in China
The FCPA paparazzi like to wring its hands over anti-corruption compliance in China. Some of the wringing makes sense; some does not. No company should avoid entering or expanding into China because of corruption
Read More »A Year After UK Bribery Act 2010 – How does Translation Play a Role?
The UK Bribery Act has been viewed by many, since its introduction on 1 July 2011, as the “gold standard” for anti-corruption legislation. The Act applies to individuals committing an act in the UK, and
Read More »The Bribery Act: one year on
The UK Bribery Act 2010 came into force on July 1, 2011 and represents an attempt to replace an outdated anti-corruption regime that had attracted strong criticism from influential international bodies such as the
Read More »8 Questions Directors and Senior Management Should Ask About Their Company’s Anticorruption Compliance Efforts
In the wake of continuing press reports about the role of bribery in international commerce, many corporate directors and senior executives are asking for a fresh look at their company’s exposure to the risks
Read More »New UK anti-bribery laws to impact SA firms
South African companies that have operations in the UK or the US - or are listed in these territories - that fail to comply with anti-corruption legislation could be on the receiving end of
Read More »Anti-Corruption Programs: Think Strategically
In the face of ever more aggressive enforcement of anti-corruption and wider anti-financial crime legislation, the management teams of even the most well-prepared multinational companies are asking themselves not “if,” but “when” they will
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