Guidance about commercial organisations preventing bribery (section 9 of the Bribery Act 2010) (September 2010) resource Agency Guidances OCEG Reviewed
On September 14 2010 the Ministry of Justice opened a consultation on its draft adequate procedures guidance. The government is obliged to produce such guidance under Section 9 of the Bribery Act 2010 and has pledged to consult and publish a final version before the act comes into force in April 2011.
Status: Closed - Awaiting response.
GRC 360: Fighting Fraud and Corruption resource GRC 360 Books / Publications OCEG Reviewed
The daily news is full of stories about corporate fraud, white collar criminals, and corruption around the globe. The world is getting smaller and the global marketplace is full of traps and pitfalls for companies seeking to make their way through a maze of cultures and political realities.
UK clamps down on corruption with new Bribery Act (2011) resource Agency Guidances OCEG Reviewed
UK Ministry of Justice Press Release announcing guidance documents on the Bribery Act, which will enter into force on July 1, 2011.
Bribery Act of 2010, United Kingdom resource National Laws
The Bribery Act applies to both public and private corporations, and to individuals.
UK, Bribery Act 2010: Guidance about commercial organisations preventing bribery (2011) resource Agency Guidances OCEG Reviewed
United Kingdom, Ministry of Justice - Guidance to help commercial organisations understand the sorts of procedures they can put in place to prevent bribery.
Bribery Act of 2010, Explanatory Note, United Kingdom resource Agency Guidances
Introduction and Summary:
"These explanatory notes relate to the Bribery Act 2010 (c. 23) which received Royal Assent on 8 April 2010. They have been prepared by the Ministry of Justice in order to assist the reader in understanding the Act."
UK, Bribery Act 2010: Quick Start Guide (2011) resource Agency Guidances OCEG Reviewed
Ministry of Justice, United Kingdom: The Bribery Act 2010 modernises the law on bribery. It comes into force on 1 July 2011. This document offers a quick guide to the things you need to know to prepare your business for implementation.
UK Bribery Act of 2010 (May 29, 2010) resource Articles OCEG Reviewed
Transcript of a televised Q&A on the United Kingdom's Bribery Act of 2010. Published at News Center at Moneycontrol.com.
Niger establishes anti-corruption agency (2011) resource Articles OCEG Reviewed
The government of Niger announced on Wednesday that it has established a new agency [press release, in French] tasked with combating corruption.
United Kingdom: The UK Bribery Act 2010 - What You Need To Know (April 2010) resource Articles OCEG Reviewed
Published at Mondaq.com. Registration required (free.) Article by David Flint and Valerie Surgenor.
International Trade Administration (ITA), Good Governance Site resource Agency Web Sites Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
The International Trade Administration’s (ITA) Good Governance Program (GGP) furthers our mission to strengthen the global competitiveness of U.S. firm by reducing the tax of bribery and the trade barrier of corruption.
UK Foreign Bribery Strategy (Ministry of Justice, January 2010) resource Research / Studies
A document from the UK's Ministry of Justice detailing the scope, agenda and intent of the Bribery Act of 2010, discussion of other relevant laws and regulatory actions, and the establishment of appropriate standards of ethical business conduct.
Minstry of Justice, HM Government, CM 7791 (January 2010)
OECD Recommendation for Further Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions (November 2009, with 2010 Amendments) resource Agency Guidances
The Recommendation was adopted by the OECD in order to enhance the ability of the 38 States Parties to the Anti-Bribery Convention to prevent, detect and investigate allegations of foreign bribery and includes the Good Practice Guidance on Internal Controls, Ethics and Compliance.
Author: Working Group on Bribery in International Business Transactions
OECD, Directorate for Financial and Enterprise Affairs, Bribery in International Business resource Agency Web Sites
OECD web site containing statistics, news, publications and documents on efforts to combat bribery in international business.
EU, European Commission Site on Financial Crime resource International Materials OCEG Reviewed
Overview: The creation of the Single Market and the breaking down of barriers not only aids legitimate business, but may also provide increased opportunities for money laundering and financial crime. European legislation has been adopted to protect the financial system and other vulnerable professions and activities from being misused for money laundering and financing of terrorism purposes.
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Who Blows the Whistle on Corporate Fraud? (2007, Rev. 2011) resource Research / Studies Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
Abstract: To identify the most effective mechanisms for detecting corporate fraud this paper studies in depth all reported fraud cases in large U.S. companies between 1996 and 2004. The findings were that fraud detection does not rely on obvious actors (investors, SEC, and auditors), but takes a village of several non-traditional players (employees, media, and industry regulators).
Steps taken by France to implement and enforce the OECD Bribery Convention (OECD 2008, Rev. 2009) resource Research / Studies OCEG Reviewed
Steps taken by France to implement and enforce the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions.
Video, Buddy speaks about the Avon shareholder litigation, Dell's settlement with the SEC, and GRC resource Articles Member contribution
State Department, Bribery and Corruption resource Agency Web Sites Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
Key documents and resources from the U.S. Department of State related to combating international bribery and corruption.
Driving Ethical Growth: New Markets, New Challenges - 11th Global Fraud Survey (Ernst & Young, 2010) resource Research / Studies OCEG Reviewed
Introduction:
Achieving growth often means planning expansion into new international markets or looking again at potential acquisition targets. Both of these may mean doing business in new geographies, some of which may bring particular fraud, bribery and corruption risks.
Corruption or Compliance: Weighing the Costs - 10th Annual Global Fraud Survey (2008) resource Research / Studies OCEG Reviewed
Corruption is a growing problem for businesses. Our 10th Global Fraud Survey offers analysis of insights from nearly 1,200 executives into their experiences of bribery and corruption. We also describe the steps to create what we believe is an effective anti-corruption compliance program.
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Staying Out of Trouble: The Role of a Global Anti-Corruption Program resource Articles OCEG Reviewed
International Chamber of Commerce - Anti-Corruption resource Organizations & Associations Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
The Anti-Corruption Commission encourages self-regulation by enterprises in confronting issues of extortion and bribery and provides business input into international initiatives to fight corruption.
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Council of Europe Criminal Law Convention on Corruption resource International Materials Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
The Convention aims principally at developing common standards concerning certain corruption offences, though it does not provide a uniform definition of corruption. In addition, it deals with substantive and procedural law matters, which closely relate to these corruption offences and seeks to improve international co-operation.
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European Council: Civil Law Convention on Corruption resource International Materials OCEG Reviewed
Introduction of the Explanatory Report: The Council of Europe became strongly interested in the international fight against corruption because of the obvious threat corruption poses to the basic principles this Organisation stands for: the rule of law, the stability of democratic institutions, human rights and social and ec
Council of Europe; Action against Economic and Organised Crime resource Organizations & Associations Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
The approach of the Council of Europe against economic and organised crime consists of three interrelated elements:1. The setting of European standards (Conventions and Recommendations) 2. Monitoring of compliance with these standards (GRECO for corruption and Moneyval for money laundering)
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Anti-Corruption Portal of the Americas (OAS) resource Organizations & Associations OCEG Reviewed
The Anti-Corruption Portal of the Americas, developed by the Department of Legal Cooperation of the Secretariat for Legal Affairs, provides information regarding transparency in public administration and anticorruption cooperation, including developments within the MESISIC framework and technical cooperation efforts (left-hand menu), as well as links to the web pages of the member states’ agenc
