Bribery and Corruption: An Impending Doom on Investments
Bribery and corruption are a form of abuse of the economy’s progress. It has far-reaching consequences that hinder the development of individuals, businesses, and the nation. The impact of corruption and bribery goes beyond discernment and can lead to financial losses, withdrawal of investors, dissuasion of shareholders, the perpetuation of fraud, reputational damages, business inefficiency, […]
Thank all of you for a fantastic year
As the end of the year draws near, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for a fantastic year. The success of the ABAC® Center of Excellence is based on the relationships we have built over the years, and we really wouldn’t be where we are without you. Over this […]
Recommendation of the Council for Further Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions
OECD Anti-Bribery Convention 2021 The OECD Anti-Bribery Convention establishes legally binding standards to criminalise bribery of foreign public officials in international business transactions and provides a host of related measures to make this effective. It is the first and only international anti-corruption instrument focused on the “supply-side” of the bribery transaction. The 2021 Recommendation for Further Combating Bribery […]
Malaysia’s Approach to Fighting Corruption
Malaysia Fighting Corruption: Approach and Lesson Malaysia fighting corruption. Some of the findings from the World Bank Report called Enhancing Government Effectiveness and Transparency: The Fight Against Corruption in conjunction with the International Anti-Corruption Day 2021. Malaysia’s Approach to Fighting Corruption was made a country spotlight in the report. To summarise, the Malaysian experience in combating corruption […]
ABAC®Malaysia celebrates 2021 Anti-Corruption Day
Anti-bribery and anti-corruption efforts are a huge priority in the South Asia Region, with many governments trying to strengthen laws and enhance enforcement in both their private and public sectors. As recent high-profile corruption cases in the region have demonstrated, today’s regulators are seeing the issue as a societal problem as much as a legal […]
International Anti-Corruption Day 2021: ABAC® is proud to join the fight!
International Anti-Corruption Day is observed on December 9 every year to serve as a reminder for each individual within the corporate industry and beyond to actively speak out and fight against corruption in our lives and the lives of others. The United Nations officially declared International Anti-Corruption Day the day to enhance awareness towards the […]
ABAC® supports Anti-Corruption Day 2021
International Anti-Corruption Day 2021 is today, 9 December. The campaign was started as a joint venture between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and now organisations around the world are united against corruption for this day every year. United Against Corruption focuses on corruption as […]
Time to get ISO 37001 ABMS Certified… the process, part 2
ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System Certification is critical for public, private, and non-profit organisations. It provides an important layer against threats of bribery, corruption, fraud and other security concerns. It also sets an organisation apart from its peers as model for ethical behaviour and compliance. In a recent blog, we discussed the first part of getting […]
Time to get ISO 37001 ABMS Certified… the process, part 1
ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System Certification is critical for organisations in the public, private and non-profit sectors. After all, consider the benefits: Certification adds a distinct level of credibility to the organisation’s management systems and ensures that the organisation implements a viable anti-bribery management program utilising widely accepted controls and systems. It assures management, investors, […]
Happy Holidays To All Our Esteemed Clients – New and Old – and Prospective Partners & Collaborators
As the end of this year draws near, we at ABAC® Center of Excellence Group would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for an amazing 2021. We also share a celebration of our victories and accomplishments with everyone, while reflecting on ways to improve as we progress into the new year! We have […]