Tag Archives: Bribery
TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHES CPI 2017
In late February, Transparency International (“TI“) published the 2017 Corruption Perceptions Index (“CPI“). This is the 23rd annual edition of the CPI, which ranks countries according to the levels of public sector corruption, as perceived by business people and country … Continue reading
Transparency and the ownership of foreign companies – BEIS response to Call for Evidence
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has published the response to its Call for Evidence on the creation of a register of ownership and control of foreign companies that purchase property in the UK or enter into … Continue reading
Corporate Crime update – March 2018
Welcome to the March 2018 edition of our corporate crime update – our round up of developments in relation to corruption, money laundering, fraud, sanctions and related matters. Our update now covers a number of jurisdictions. For the full update on each jurisdiction, … Continue reading
INSPIRED BY THE UK REGIME, SINGAPORE INTRODUCES DEFERRED PROSECUTION AGREEMENTS FOR CORRUPTION AND MONEY LAUNDERING OFFENCES
The Singapore parliament has enacted a framework for Deferred Prosecution Agreements. This will apply to corporate offences including corruption, money laundering and the receipt of stolen property. DPAs will need to be supervised by a judge and confirmed by the … Continue reading
Corporate Crime update – February 2018
Welcome to the February 2018 edition of our corporate crime update – our round up of developments in relation to corruption, money laundering, fraud, sanctions and related matters. Our update now covers a number of jurisdictions. For the full update on each jurisdiction, … Continue reading
NEW PENAL CODE HERALDS SIGNIFICANT EXPANSION TO VIETNAM’S ANTI-CORRUPTION REGIME
A comprehensive New Penal Code came into force in Vietnam on 1 January 2018. This covers a wide range of crimes, including bribery and related offences. The New Penal Code substantially expands the range of offences, including regulating bribery within … Continue reading
Corporate Crime update – December 2017
Welcome to the December 2017 edition of our corporate crime update – our round up of developments in relation to corruption, money laundering, fraud, sanctions and related matters. Our update now covers a number of jurisdictions. For the full update on each … Continue reading
DOJ ENHANCES AND MAKES PERMANENT FCPA SELF-DISCLOSURE PILOT PROGRAM
On November 29, 2017, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that the Pilot Program it launched in 2016 to encourage companies to self-report potential violations of the federal anti-bribery Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) would be made permanent, subject … Continue reading
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Corporate Crime monthly update – November 2017
Welcome to the November 2017 edition of our corporate crime update – our round up of developments in relation to corruption, money laundering, fraud, sanctions and related matters. Our update now covers a number of jurisdictions. For the full update on each … Continue reading
