The BPN has launched a series of new case studies to support businesses working through the challenges associated with preventing, detecting and addressing bribery and corruption. Each case spotlights a different anti-bribery issue or procedure, including: Implementing an anti-bribery and corruption policy Implementing a whistleblower policy Conducting thorough due diligence Facilitation payments Investigating an internal Continue reading

The Australian Government has committed to amending the Autonomous Sanctions Act 2011 (Cth) to introduce a worldwide sanctions regime by the end of the year. This regime, which will impose sanctions on serious international offenders regardless of where in the world their conduct occurred, will target both human rights abuses and wider ‘thematic’ international issues, including grand Continue reading

If you missed our first webinar, held in conjunction with the Trust, Ethics and Governance Alliance, you can catch up here. Continue reading

Failure to implement and maintain a culture of compliance can lead to a range of corruption risks to a business not limited to bribery. Businesses should be aware that where market misconduct has occurred (as a result of dishonesty or other types of deceptive conduct), there are incentives available for certain individuals that reveal suspected Continue reading

The August BPN Update is here. Find out the latest news and events from the BPN, and learn more about the Bribery Prevention Hub in our ‘spotlight’ on whistleblowing. Read here. Continue reading

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