Tag Archives: “compliance programme”

Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Compliance, Election and Political Law, Enforcement and Prosecution Policy and Trends, Financial Institution Regulation, Fraud, Deception and False Claims May 20, 2014

British Bankers Association Updated Anti-Bribery and Corruption Guidance May 2014

All in all, we at the BriberyLibrary consider that the BBA's guidance is thorough, commendable, and has some great practical tips… Continue Reading

Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Compliance, Enforcement and Prosecution Policy and Trends March 19, 2012

Deferred prosecution agreements to be introduced as a bill in the next parliament

In our view, the Solicitor General's confirmation that DPAs would be introduced into UK law is a very positive step forward in the enforcement of complex international crime. Although the road to its introduction may be bumpy, it is clear that he is very determined that it should happen and he is working with the judiciary to ensure that it is a success.… Continue Reading

Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Compliance, Enforcement and Prosecution Policy and Trends March 1, 2012

News International – The Leveson Inquiry – Corruption – FCPA – The Serious Fraud Office’s Own Problems – A news round-up

More and more evidence is emerging from the inquiry which indicates that there was wide spread corruption of the police and other public servants by representatives of the media… Continue Reading

Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Compliance November 16, 2011

Adequate anti-corruption procedures: can your team identify “red flags”?

Your employees can form a vital line of defence against corruption, but only if they know what to look out for and how to respond appropriately. The insidious nature of corruption often means that employees themselves become unwitting facilitators.… Continue Reading

Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Compliance, Enforcement and Prosecution Policy and Trends, Financial Institution Regulation July 22, 2011

UK Financial Services Authority fines Willis Limited, insurance brokers, for failures in its anticorruption compliance programme – some sobering lessons for all companies

So, another large insurance broker has been publicly criticised and fined. According to the FSA, this was avoidable as Willis knew what they had to do in terms of compliance and they knew the risks to their business in relation to bribery and corruption, but it appears that their compliance was inadequate in several different respects… Continue Reading

Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Compliance, Election and Political Law July 6, 2011

“Is my FCPA compliance good enough for the Bribery Act?”

We are often told, particularly by American clients, that their organisation is already FCPA compliant, "so isn't that enough for the Bribery Act?....what more do we need to do, if anything?".… Continue Reading

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