Anti-Corruption

Whitepaper & Webcast – Risk Assessment and Prevention of Corruption

Companies are depending on the countries and the industries in which they operate, as well as working together with their business partners, to assess corruption risks. However, the best way to find out how their respective business processes can be affected by corrupt practices, is the implementation of a systematic risk assessment.

An integrated approach to business partners compliance

The importance of business partner compliance for companies and institutions has grown in recent years. It gained increased attention in the wake of the financial crisis, resulting in fresh legal aggravation, as companies and institutions are faced with increasing regulatory requirements.

The road to FATCA and the Fourth EU Directive– Customer Due Diligence requirements revisited

Financial institutions are faced with the challenge of aligning their existing Know Your Customer (KYC) due diligence processes to meet FATCA requirements. This article outlines the background and international discussions regarding tax evasion and the ongoing debate to curtail it, and seeks to touch upon the impact it will have in dealing with should be: high-risk clients in regions, which are considered high risk for tax evasion.

Brazil: Combating corruption and money laundering

Brazil has recently witnessed a crackdown on corruption. However, despite its progress, the country continues to remain high risk with regards to corruption, and requires high levels of due diligence.

Political Integrity at Risk

Advances in anti-corruption research explore how far a country’s institutions provide effective safeguards against various practices of corruption.