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Transparency International Issues UK Bribery Act Guidance on Mergers, Acquisitions and Investments

corruptionbribery June 27, 2012 0

As a consequence of the entry into force of the Bribery Act 2010 (the Act) on 1 July 2011, for the first time, anti-bribery due diligence has become a necessity for companies undertaking mergers,

Monitoring Bribery Risk through the Audit Right Process

corruptionbribery June 25, 2012 0

With the increased scrutiny on third party relationships from U.S. and foreign regulators, a company’s right to audit the books and records of its third party vendors, agents and other business partners is paramount.

Corruption: Greece’s failure to investigate major foreign bribery cases raises significant concerns, says OECD

corruptionbribery June 22, 2012 0

Greece has failed to promptly investigate a significant foreign bribery case and to provide timely information on its anti-bribery efforts, according to a new report. As a result, the OECD Working Group on Bribery

UK Bribery Act sees no prosecution one year on but compliance efforts heighten

corruptionbribery June 21, 2012 0

Despite much fanfare surrounding the promulgation of the UK Bribery Act 2010 (the UK Act) nearly a year ago, there have so far been no prosecution either of corporates or individuals under the law.

Business forum: Good companies don’t bribe. Period.

corruptionbribery June 20, 2012 0

The anti-bribery standards Congress enacted 35 years ago help both U.S. businesses and global development. For many years, Minnesota and its business community have proudly been leaders in instituting ethical business practices and promoting human

More than half of Europeans see corruption in business as widespread

corruptionbribery June 19, 2012 0

More than 60% of Europeans believed that corruption was widely spread in the business of their countries in 2011 says a recent study conducted by Gallup International. The results were based on interviews with approximately

Combating Corporate Corruption Risk in Latin America

corruptionbribery June 19, 2012 0

How are companies combating the risk of corruption when doing business in Latin America? A new survey of corporations throughout the region reports an increase in the adoption of compliance measures and greater awareness

Executive fraud and bribery risks increase during downturn

corruptionbribery June 11, 2012 0

More than half of UK executives would not rule out unethical activities to survive a downturn despite stricter bribery laws, Ernst & Young’s 2012 Global Fraud Survey has shown. Ernst & Young’s 2012 Global