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Code of Conduct – The Cornerstone of Your FCPA Compliance Program

corruptionbribery March 13, 2012 0

The cornerstone of a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance program is the US Federal Sentencing Guidelines (FSG). They contain seven (7) basic compliance elements that can be tailored to fit the needs and

The ethical dilemma: Saying no to corruption

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Normally, financial corruption between the public sector and the private sector is condemned on moral and legal grounds. This is what we said in the first part of this article and then we also

Calling Time on Corruption

corruptionbribery March 12, 2012 0

With the cost to Africa of fraudulent practices estimated at 25 per cent of its gross domestic product, serious steps are now being taken to stop the rot. Has Africa got a grip on

Global Anti-bribery and Corruption Survey 2011

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Bribery and corruption exist in all parts of the world in varying degrees. KPMG International commissioned a survey of 214 executives in the U.S. and the UK to identify their most vexing anti-bribery and

Preventing Corruption

corruptionbribery March 8, 2012 0

WHEN A CORPORATE SCANDAL throws a company into crisis or even destroys it, many onlookers’ reaction is that the people involved must have been immoral. Certainly they, the onlookers, would never become involved in

Does Your Compliance Program Need a Check-Up?

corruptionbribery March 3, 2012 0

When was the last time your anti-corruption compliance program had a check-up? Like any other “wellness” program, a periodic review of a company’s compliance program is an integral component of its overall health.

The Cost of Non-Compliance

corruptionbribery March 1, 2012 0

Global companies face increasing corruption risks — more countries are passing anti-corruption laws and enforcement is on the rise. With the need for more sophisticated and rigorous anti-corruption compliance programs, corporate leaders face

HSBC says it may face criminal charges for transactions

corruptionbribery February 28, 2012 0

HSBC Holdings Plc said on Monday it will likely face criminal or civil charges from an expanding investigation into its ties to allegedly illegal money transactions, including some tied to Iran. The disclosure in a