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Developing an Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy

Is an Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) Policy Needed? The UK Bribery Act 2010 stipulates an offence of failing to prevent bribery, thereby necessitating organisations to establish robust anti-corruption procedures. The failure to do so can result in prosecution and significant financial penalties. Hence, an anti-bribery and corruption policy is crucial for all organisations, regardless of […]

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Red Flags

Unearthing bribery and corruption in its myriad forms is an expanding sphere of activity within all financial organisations across every type of jurisdiction globally. The UN approximates that bribes amounting to $1 trillion are exchanged annually, with an additional $2 trillion squandered due to corruption. Based on PwC’s Global Economic Crime Survey (2022), 51% of […]

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