by John Burbidge-King | Nov 5, 2015 | anti-bribery and anti-corruption programmes
A year ago, most consumers would have fully trusted two major brands: VW and Tesco. How things change! Tesco and their “Every Little Bit Helps” campaign made consumers comfortable; getting a fair deal from a company they could trust. Yes, Tesco had its ups and downs...
by John Burbidge-King | Sep 20, 2015 | anti-bribery and anti-corruption programmes, News
Most company directors worth their salt have heard of the UK Bribery Act. But many do not do enough either to protect themselves (including as business owners or directors) and their companies from the risks or to unlock the benefits of a robust compliance programme....
by Peter Devlin | Sep 1, 2015 | anti-bribery and anti-corruption programmes, News
From conversations I’ve had with CEOs and owners of UK SMEs, it’s apparent that many are misinterpreting Principle 1 (“Proportionality”) of the UK Bribery Act 2010 guidance. While the Ministry of Justice’s explanation of adequate procedures is very helpful in general,...
by John Burbidge-King | Jul 28, 2015 | News
Do you need a good grounding in the essentials of corporate ethical compliance and anti-bribery and corruption? Then you might want to try the new, four-hour online course we’ve just written and published with CPD publishers Nelson Croom. This course sets out the...
by Andy Cavill | Jun 1, 2015 | anti-bribery and anti-corruption programmes, News
Far too many anti-bribery and corruption compliance programmes are under-funded. This is a particular issue when a parent company is based in a jurisdiction less strict than where its subsidiaries operate, such as the UK or the US. Or when SMEs think they don’t have...
