An introduction to the ISO 37001
Launched in 2016 by The International Organization for Standardization, the ISO 37001 is an international standard constructed to support organisations in implementing an Anti-bribery Management System (ABMS) to their internal and external workforces. ISO 37001 defines “organisation” as any individual or party of persons that has its private tasks with obligations, authorities, and associations to accomplish its […]
Due Diligence: 4 Red Flags of Collusion
One of the many schemes that can cause serious legal and financial consequences is collusion in business. While some business leaders might wonder what separates collusion from other types of fraud and how to identify it, there is a key factor: secrecy. Collusion involves at least two parties (sometimes more) who collaborate to deceive others, usually […]
Our CEO to feature in the BMCC’s new series “Sterling Member Spotlight: Meet the CEO”
The British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (BMCC) has revealed the launch of a brand-new initiative – the Sterling Member Spotlight: Meet the CEO interview series. This initiative seeks to enrich the profile and brand distinction of the existing BMCC Sterling members; this is in a bid to enable the CEOs of the Sterling members to share their […]
ABAC® celebrates upcoming Fraud Week 2021
ABAC® is celebrating 2021 International Fraud Awareness Week, also called “Fraud Week” ahead of November 14-20 and is in full swing. Our parent brand CRI® Group is a proud supporter of this important initiative every year, and we encourage business leaders to take this time to consider all of their fraud prevention measures, including anti-fraud training for employees. Does […]
Meet Samia El Kadiri…
The Anti-Bribery Anti-Corruption (ABAC®) Center of Excellence is pleased to welcome Ms Samia El Kadiri as an Auditor and member of our expert team here at ABAC®. Samia provides audit services and expertise on existing compliance and Anti-bribery Anti-corruption management systems to assess effectiveness and vulnerabilities while ensuring compliance with Internal Standards, FCPA rules, UK […]
ABMS Certification Success Stories with ABAC® Group
The results speak for themselves when organisations decide to make anti-bribery and anti-corruption compliance a top priority. The ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management Systems (ABMS) standard brings together best practices, proven strategies, and elements of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the U.K. Bribery Act 2010 and other major legislation aimed at curbing bribery and corruption. […]
Meet Ian Foxley, the Airbus whistleblower
Ian Foxley, the Airbus Whistleblower | Speaker highlights (EVENT CANCELLED) Ian Foxley, the Airbus Whistleblower. Ian is a veteran with 24 years’ service in the British Army where he commanded an arctic warfare troop, a parachute squadron, and a divisional communications regiment in Bosnia-Herzegovina as part of the United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping mission and Implementation […]
Austria: What does the draft of the Whistleblower Protection Act mean?
Austria: Update on Whistleblowing, the implementation status of the EU Whistleblower Directive1 in Austria Since 3 June 2022, a draft of the Whistleblower Protection Act exists,2 which is supposed to implement the EU directive in Austria. The law is expected to enter into force in the year’s third quarter. After that, companies will still have room […]
2021 CPI overview: How does your country rank?
The newly published Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI 2021) is out. This year’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) reveals that corruption levels are at a worldwide standstill. The CPI ranks 180 countries and territories around the world by their perceived levels of public sector corruption. The results are given on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). […]
ABAC® unites with the EUROCHAM MALAYSIA
We are a proud member of the EUROCHAM MALAYSIA ABAC® is a proud member of EUROCHAM MALAYSIA. Zafar Anjum, ABAC® CEO said: “Our membership with EUROCHAM MALAYSIA provides a seat at the table, critically important as standards and regulations undergo continual changes. It also provides us with advanced notification of potential revisions to those standards and regulations. […]