Sylvain Mansotte, CEO & Co-founder of Whispli In 2012, I received a call from the newly appointed Chief Procurement Officer of a large Australian-based construction company to assist in building a new function. I jumped at the chance, and one of my first priorities was to understand my new employer’s third party spend profile. Within Continue reading
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SDG16 at the intersection of anti-corruption and human rights
Posted on June 18, 2021
In case you missed Bribery Prevention Network members speaking about SDG16 at the intersection of anti-corruption and human rights at this year’s UN Global Compact Leaders Summit, you can watch this session here. Thank you to Rachel Nicolson (Allens), Serena Lillywhite (Transparency International) and Willem Punt (ANZ) for sharing your insights on how corruption and Continue reading
New anti-corruption guide for junior mining companies
Posted on June 9, 2021
This week Transparency International Australia launched its anti-corruption guide for junior mining companies. This guide supports junior miners to manage risks during licensing and permitting processes in high-risk jurisdictions. Access the guide here. Continue reading
BPN acknowledged at UNGASS 2021
Posted on June 7, 2021
The Attorney-General, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash, acknowledges the work of the Bribery Prevention Network in supporting Australian businesses to prevent, detect and address bribery and corruption at this year’s special session of the United Nations General Assembly which focused on anit-corruption. Continue reading
Transparency International launches its 2020 Corruption Perception Index
Posted on February 19, 2021
The Transparency International landmark annual report, the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), is the most widely used indicator of corruption worldwide. It assesses the level of public sector corruption in each of the world’s 180 countries according to data sources from expert independent institutions. The 2020 report was recently released. The past year highlighted integrity challenges Continue reading
ABC Four Corners investigation uncovers money laundering
Posted on February 17, 2021
The recent Four Corners investigation into Russian influence in Australia has again highlighted the importance of robust due diligence to know your customers, contractors and business partners. Money laundering, lobbying, undue influence and inadequate due diligence all feature in this story. You can watch the episode here, and read the write up on the ABC’s Continue reading
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