
Randy Stephens and Ed Petry, April 20, 2016
The increased enforcement of the FCPA and the U.K. Bribery Act, and statements by top enforcers of those laws, have highlighted the need for companies to identify and address any potential exposure to violations of anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) laws around the world. As a new KPMG study reveals, managing new and emerging risks can seem overwhelming. To help compliance officers get ahead of the curve and plan for the coming year, we have identified 10 key steps for compliance officers to take in the months ahead.
Continuing Enforcement
One clear signal that increased enforcement will continue came in an October 29, 2015, speech by Ben Morgan, Joint Head of the U.K. Serious Fraud Office Bribery and Corruption Unit, in which he urged companies to voluntarily come forward now with any information they have about past corrupt practices or face the full force of his office’s powers later.