Financial Crimes, Corruption, Anti-Bribery

Integrity and Accountability: Anti-Corruption Enforcement in Saudi Arabia

Secretariat on 2/26/2025

As Saudi Arabia emerges as a global investment destination, it is essential for foreign investors, financial institutions, and legal and compliance professionals to understand the Kingdom’s anti-corruption initiatives,...more

Australia’s regulatory crackdown targets bribery, money laundering and cybercrime

A&O Shearman on 1/28/2025

New bribery offenses in Australia now make it easier for authorities to prosecute organizations and require companies to exercise greater oversight and controls. Australia’s regulators remain active in greenwashing and other...more

DOJ Bolsters International Cooperation to Combat Corruption

Ballard Spahr LLP on 12/6/2023

Summary - The Department of Justice (DOJ) has created the International Corporate Anti-Bribery initiative (ICAB), which aims to strengthen the United States’ global efforts in combating corruption through enhanced...more

The Wolfsberg Group's Updated Anti-Corruption Guidance – The New Global Threshold?

White & Case LLP on 4/25/2023

On April 17, 2023, the Wolfsberg Group (the "Group") issued updated guidelines for financial institutions ("FI") relating to Anti-Bribery and Corruption ("ABC") Compliance Programs. Although the guidance is not binding, it...more

Violating the FCPA may Trigger other U.S. Laws such as the Travel Act

Foodman CPAs & Advisors on 9/4/2020

There are other U.S laws that intersect with the FCPA. A violation of the FCPA may also constitute a violation of the characteristics of another U.S. Law – in this case the Travel Act....more

New Year, New Focus on Enforcement: The U.K. Strengthens Anti-Bribery and Corruption Enforcement

NAVEX on 2/6/2015

U.K. regulators have started 2015 with a bang, promising increased cooperation among regulatory agencies, and tougher enforcement of financial crimes, with an emphasis on anti-bribery and corruption efforts....more