The footprint of your company’s operations in perceived high bribery risk locations is an inherent risk factor to consider when documenting your bribery risk assessment.  The overall environment present in each jurisdiction can increase the level of bribery risk.  Some countries are known or perceived to be more corrupt than others, and as a result, Continue reading

Self-reporting is a significant first step in addressing suspected bribery. Self-reporting can help to limit corporate criminal liability and protect your business’ reputation. There can also be requirements to report to regulators, the ASX and other entities. In Australia, the recent foreign bribery case of R v Jacobs Group demonstrates how courts may take a Continue reading

The June update from the Bribery Prevention Network is here. This edition includes a note from Departing Steering Committee Member, Serena Lillywhite AM. Read the full June update here. Continue reading

The OECD is currently seeking responses to the following surveys on anti-corruption prevention and awareness-raising with private sector stakeholders. The responses will assist the OECD in ensuring its studies, findings and recommendations are relevant and useful to the private sector – particularly in respect of companies doing business offshore.  These surveys are entirely voluntary and Continue reading

Next week, the 2022 OECD Global Anti-Corruption & Integrity Forum will be held virtually over three days from 30 March to 1 April 2022. The forum will bring together stakeholders across policy communities to discuss how creating different frameworks could resolve longstanding challenges. This year’s event will focus on how we can renew governance, business, Continue reading