Ethics & Compliance Matters^™

A recent federal appeals court decision upholds an expansive view of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement. Learn how this ruling interprets the definition of quid pro quo bribery under the FCPA and what compliance officers should know about it. 

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has recently published new “Corporate Co-operation Guidance” with the intention of providing transparency into what organisations might expect when self-reporting. Whether the guidance actually achieves this purpose is still up for question and shall be explored further.

Diversity and inclusion. It’s a phrase we hear a lot these days in the media, private conversations, and of course in the workplace. Usually these two words are treated as a single concept, with most of the attention given to the former. But by narrowly focusing on diversity — and neglecting inclusion — companies too often miss the opportunity to embrace differences.

The concept of privacy by design has evolved far beyond its engineering origins. Data has become nothing short of a currency with which brands win or lose, and new business models have emerged. Let's discuss how the regulatory environment in which firms operate, has increased in both scope and complexity.