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Assessing corruption risks to comply with international anti-bribery legislation

Risk is an inherent part of a business. It refers to the uncertainty, potential loss, or adverse outcomes a company may face due to its business activities. Businesses may encounter a variety of risks, including operational, behavioural, strategic, financial, legal, and reputational. However, there is one risk that encompasses all of these – corruption*. Bribery…

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New report on business efforts to combat corruption rings alarm bells

Writing on the Ethical Corporation website, Gareth Thomas looks at the findings from GoodCorporation’s paper on the effectiveness of anti-bribery programmes in combating corruption. According to the paper, the risk of bribery is highest among third parties and intermediaries, yet due diligence in this area is worryingly low. Across the globe, governments and regulators are…