How do I move my ISO Certification to a UKAS Accredited Body?
Many companies are offering ISO Certification services, but only UKAS Accredited bodies carry the recognisable ‘Crown & Tick’ logo and benefit from the additional assurance this brings. We often hear from companies who have used the services of a certification body not accredited by UKAS and, for various reasons, now need to obtain an accredited certificate. ABAC® […]
New Corporate Liability Provision Will Lead to More Investigations
The corporate liability provision under Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 (the Act) came into force on 1 June 2020. Organisations were given fair warning in the lead up to its enactment, and now Malaysian officials say the stage is set for action against corruption. “We believe there will be a number […]
Supply Chain Issues Create Vulnerabilities for ABAC Compliance
While the COVID-19 pandemic has caused supply chain disruptions and a host of other problems for businesses worldwide, companies should be aware that anti-bribery and anti-corruption compliance and enforcement is still in full effect. There is no indication that investigations or enforcement actions have slowed, and those organisations doing international business and fall under the […]
IAF Accredits ABAC™ Center of Excellence’s Anti-Bribery Certification Capabilities
IAF Accredits ABAC™ Center of Excellence’s Anti-Bribery Certification Capabilities ABAC™ Center of Excellence Limited, ISO 37001 certification body, announced that the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has accredited its ABAC Certification services for administering the ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management Systems standard. ISO 37001 certification body ABAC™ Center of Excellence Limited provides ISO 37001:2016 anti-bribery management systems certification for […]
ISO 37001: Applying Anti-Bribery Framework to Third Parties
In 2016, responding to the need for a global standard to help organisations prevent and detect bribery and corruption, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) introduced ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management Systems. This certification provides the anti-bribery framework for organisations of any size or industry to implement practical solutions against bribery. Perhaps overlooked, however, is the […]
ABAC® certifies RM Leopad Sdn Bhd for ISO 37001:2016 ABMS
ABAC® Center of Excellence Sdn Bhd announced today that RM Leopad Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian-based group offering corrosion protection services for the energy industry, has successfully attained ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System certification. Established to advance the local oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) industry and transform Malaysia into a thriving regional hub for […]
ABAC™ certifies Mudajaya Group for ISO 37001:2016 ABMS
Mudajaya Group Bhd, a leading construction-property-independent power production company based in Malaysia, has successfully attained ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System certification. The announcement was made by ABAC Center of Excellence Limited after conducting a comprehensive risk assessment and examination of Mudajaya Group’s anti-bribery policies and procedures. The process followed directives put forth in ISO 37001:2016, and […]
Anti-Bribery Compliance Programs in EMEA Countries: What You Need to Know
Preventing bribery and corruption is a global effort that crosses international borders. In just the past few years, many governments have enacted more laws and regulations to reflect that reality. European, Middle Eastern and African (EMEA) countries are no exception – in many ways, they are at the forefront of this new anti-bribery and anti-corruption […]
Top 10 ways to prevent fraud
Public sector corruption siphons $1.5 trillion to $2 trillion annually from the global economy in bribes and costs far more in stunted economic growth, lost tax revenues and sustained poverty, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The fact is, bribery and corruption can affect any organisation, of any size, in any industry and location. […]
For U.S. organisations, ISO 37001 can help prevent bribery and corruption
Introduction First-world countries are not immune to the worldwide problem of corruption. As a matter of fact, the United States – considered by many as one of the leaders in anti-corruption laws and enforcement – has faced a rash of major corruption scandals over the past 20 years and beyond. In the early 2000s, accounting […]