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How To Resist A Bribe In International Transactions

corruptionbribery August 8, 2012 0

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

Anti-Money Laundering For the Non-Banking Entity

corruptionbribery August 7, 2012 0

While many companies which operate under anti-bribery laws such as the UK Bribery Act or anti-corruption laws such as the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), have compliance programs in place to review business

Navigating Corruption Risks in China

corruptionbribery August 1, 2012 0

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

A Year After UK Bribery Act 2010 – How does Translation Play a Role?

corruptionbribery July 30, 2012 0

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

The Bribery Act: one year on

corruptionbribery July 26, 2012 0

The UK Bribery Act 2010 came into force on July 1, 2011 and represents an attempt to replace an outdated anti-corruption regime that had attracted strong criticism from influential international bodies such as the

8 Questions Directors and Senior Management Should Ask About Their Company’s Anticorruption Compliance Efforts

corruptionbribery July 25, 2012 0

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

Three Perspectives on M&A FCPA Due Diligence

corruptionbribery July 24, 2012 0

A general counsel of a private equity firm recently told me that it is helpful for him to consider FCPA compliance issues through the lenses of the various actors involved. In that spirit, FCPAméricas

New UK anti-bribery laws to impact SA firms

corruptionbribery July 24, 2012 0

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