Accreditation vs Certification: What’s the difference?
Whilst the terms ‘accreditation’ and ‘certification’ are often used interchangeably, they are two closely related but distinct steps on the quality assurance ladder. Accreditation is a rung further up the ladder, performing an oversight role that underpins the quality, impartiality and competence of the certification process. Certification is an audit of whether an organisation, product […]
Where do you start with sustainable development goals (SDG)? And how does accredited ISO certification link?
The United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world’s call to action on the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing humanity and the natural world. However it can be challenging for those at the beginning of a sustainability journey to know how to get started, as not all the 17 SDGs are equally relevant to […]
Pakistan’s first ever Anti-Bribery Summit is a resounding success
Last Thursday, 26 October, the region’s leading anti-fraud professionals gathered in Karachi, Pakistan, for CRI® and ABAC® Group’s Anti-Bribery Summit 2017. CRI® Group and sister brand ABAC® took the initiative to organise the first Anti-Bribery Summit in Pakistan with the goal to redefine the anti-bribery culture within organisations in the country. The Anti-Bribery […]
ABAC® unites with the Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MGCC) as an official member
ABAC® Center of Excellence is an official member of the Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MGCC). ABAC® are proud to be a part of such a chamber who represent themselves as a steadfast associate by your organisations side, who offer several organisations the chance to acquire additional advantages through their broad service portfolio. ABAC® and the MGCC […]
ABAC® joins as a member of the British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (BMCC)
ABAC® Center of Excellence is an official member of the British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (BMCC), a leading business networking chamber appointed by the UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) to become their service delivery partner for British SME’s seeking to export or establish a presence in Malaysia. Embodied by dedicated sector leads, the BMCC Trade Team provide a […]
Global investment firm Mubadala achieves ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System Certification
The Compliance Department of Mubadala Investment Company PJSC has received the ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) certification from the Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC®) Centre of Excellence (31 December 2018). The announcement was made under the Chairmanship of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander […]
3rd ABAC Summit 2019 Sets the Tone at the Top
CRI® Group, a global leader in risk and compliance hosted the “3rd ABAC Summit 2019” in association with ICCI, GPCCI, Bank Al Habib, Transparency International Pakistan, ACFE Corporate Alliance USA, ICA and Fraud Advisory Panel UK. The one-day event was held in Islamabad, Pakistan. marking a return to Pakistan for this annual event that debuted […]
ABAC® Granted First Ever BS ISO 37001:2016 ABMS by EIAC
Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) officially recognises global ABAC® CoE Group’s ability to help ensure that organisations bring management systems into compliance and prevent bribery Anti-Bribery Anti-Corruption (ABAC® CoE) Center of Excellence certification body was granted the first-ever BS ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management Accreditation by Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC). Corporate Research and Investigations Group (CRI®), the […]
ABAC Seminar on International Anti-Corruption Day 2020
“Manage your business risks with confidence” was the tone for ABAC® Center of Excellence anti-bribery anti-corruption training event held on International Anti-Corruption Day (Monday, 9 December) in Dubai. Hosted at Dubai Quality Group’s offices at Emarat Atrium Building, “Introductory Seminar on ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System” provided critical insight on how to protect businesses from […]
Leading From the Front on International Anti-Corruption Day 2020
International Anti-Corruption Day is Monday, 9 December 2019. 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 one of […]