Compliance impact, challenges & future
In the occasion of the 4 years anniversary, ABAC® interviewed the key team members about their experience in the compliance industry, the biggest challenges they face, compliance and anti-bribery anti-corruption industry’s future, and what does it mean personally for them to be a part of ABAC® team. Meet our ABAC® team and read on the interview […]
ICC launches an Anti-corruption Third Party Due Diligence guide for small and medium size entities
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has launched an Anti-corruption Third Party Due Diligence guide for small and medium size entities. SMEs are often on the receiving end of burdensome due diligence procedures of large multi-national companies. These requirements can be overwhelming and often companies feel they do not have sufficient resources to meet them. This […]
10 Things to Look For When Considering a Merger or Acquisition
Mergers, acquisitions and related major business transactions are often indicators of expansion and success for organisations. This can be an exciting time, with business growth being one of the inherent goals among most organisations and their leaders. It’s also a time to be cautious, however. There are plenty of risks – some apparent, some hidden […]
ABAC® anniversary: 4 years of achievements as an ISO accreditation service provider
ABAC®, powered by CRI Group, is excited to be celebrating a four-year anniversary since its formation as an ISO accreditation service provider in 2016 . During past years, ABAC® expanded in different regions, achieved accreditation by the world’s leading accreditation service provider, thoroughly audited and certified international clients and built relationships with local and regional organisations to […]
How to demonstrate “Adequate Procedures” in Malaysia?
In 2019, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad rolled out the National Anti-Corruption Plan (NACP) to address the growing world outcry against bribery and corruption and businesses will have to demonstrate adequate procedures in Malaysia. To fortify their anti-bribery management systems, proactive organisations are protecting themselves by establishing “adequate procedures” as a compliance defence […]
ISO 37001 Solutions for all industries (Part 2)
In part 1, we discussed how ISO 37001 ABMS can help companies across a wide range of industries, including automotive, aviation and insurance. In this part, we look at how pharma and healthcare, property, IT and telecommunications, financial, oil and energy organisations can benefit from Anti-Bribery solutions as well. Pharma and Healthcare Corruption involving pharmaceutical companies […]
Corporate Fraud and Corruption in Pakistan: Q&A session with our CEO
Corporate fraud and corruption in Pakistan is widespread (Rose-Ackerman, 1997, p. 4), particularly in the government and police forces. However by 2013 the country had improved by 12 indices compared to its previous rank – in 2012, 139 out of 174; in 2011, 134 out of 182; in 2010 143 out of 178; and in 2019, […]
Around the World: ABAC Laws and Regulations (Part 3)
In part 1 of this series, we discussed ABAC laws and regulations, including The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), European Union Anti-Corruption Conventions, United Kingdom – UK Bribery Act (UKBA) 2010, France – Sapin II. In part two, we looked at other laws and regulations in Germany, Russia, China and Malaysia. In this final part, let’s […]
ABAC® is a proud member of Association of British Certification Bodies (ABCB)
We are a proud member of the Association of British Certification Bodies (ABCB) ABAC® is a proud member of The Association of British Certification Bodies (ABCB), the recognised voice of accredited certification bodies in the UK, ABCB represents the views of its members to UKAS, IAF, EA and government, to name a few. ABCB empowers accredited certification […]
ABAC® joins MICG as a corporate member
Malaysian Institute of Corporate Governance (MICG) ABAC® is a Corporate Member of the Malaysian Institute of Corporate Governance (MICG). MICG was founded in 1998 to define and promote corporate governance best practices in Malaysia. “We strongly support MICG’s vision and mission, where its principal activities are to promote and encourage corporate governance development, provide education […]