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Catch me if you can
Five common myths in UK SMEs re international bribery risk… 1. “Only large corporates are prosecuted for a Bribery Act offence” – NOT TRUE: more SMEs and individuals than major corporates have been prosecuted. Generally, the evidence is easier to collect and an SME...
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Exporting post Brexit – Don’t let corruption spoil the party!
Brexit will change the exporting landscape. Now Article 50 has been triggered, the divorce proceedings from the EU, are due to start this Summer and a deal must be wrapped up in 24 months or the government has threatened to walk away. For business that is two...
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Until the whistle blew
In 2016 the Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca, was subject to a massive insider data breach which disclosed 11.5 million files amounting to 2.6 terabytes of data – a treasure trove of global offshore financial activity exposing financial connections of thousands...
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Just one bad apple: Lessons from VW and Tesco
A year ago, most consumers would have fully trusted two major brands: VW and Tesco. How things change! Tesco and their “Every Little Bit Helps” campaign made consumers comfortable; getting a fair deal from a company they could trust. Yes, Tesco had its ups and downs...
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Think bribery is irrelevant to your financial services firm? Don’t bank on it
Most company directors worth their salt have heard of the UK Bribery Act. But many do not do enough either to protect themselves (including as business owners or directors) and their companies from the risks or to unlock the benefits of a robust compliance programme....
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Why you really should read the MoJ Bribery Act guidance carefully
From conversations I’ve had with CEOs and owners of UK SMEs, it’s apparent that many are misinterpreting Principle 1 (“Proportionality”) of the UK Bribery Act 2010 guidance. While the Ministry of Justice’s explanation of adequate procedures is very helpful in general,...
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