Harry Cassin
Publisher and Editor
Andy Spalding
Senior Editor
Jessica Tillipman
Senior Editor
Bill Steinman
Senior Editor
Richard L. Cassin
Editor at Large
Elizabeth K. Spahn
Editor Emeritus
Cody Worthington
Contributing Editor
Julie DiMauro
Contributing Editor
Thomas Fox
Contributing Editor
Marc Alain Bohn
Contributing Editor
Bill Waite
Contributing Editor
Shruti J. Shah
Contributing Editor
Russell A. Stamets
Contributing Editor
Richard Bistrong
Contributing Editor
Eric Carlson
Contributing Editor
The first Labor Day holiday, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City.
The idea came from the Central Labor Union.… Continue Reading
As the blockbuster corruption trial of former president Fernando de la Rua captivates the nation, Argentina’s Congress approved a controversial bill on August 22 to take over the scandal-plagued currency-printing company Valores de Sudamerica (CVS).… Continue Reading
A hedge fund partner who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to violate the FCPA in connection with Viktor Kozeny’s Azeri privatization scheme is now scheduled to be sentenced next year on February 27.… Continue Reading
Guangdong Xiashan District (Zhanjiang City) Party Secretary Liang Bizhi was recently given double expulsion by the Guangdong Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection following his arrest for bribery, embezzlement, and patronizing prostitutes.… Continue Reading
We’re pleased to announce the upcoming release of The China Anti-Corruption Handbook, the most detailed study of business corruption and enforcement in China ever published.
The handbook combines industry analytics and trending data for domestic and international anti-corruption enforcement involving China, including FCPA enforcement.… Continue Reading
As many compliance professionals who deal with China know, mooncakes are common gifts at the Mid-Autumn Festival (also known as the “Moon Festival”), which falls on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month (September or early October).… Continue Reading
Sad news Wednesday of the sudden death of Jeremy Pope, a founder of Transparency International.
‘The passing of Jeremy Pope is a sombre moment for all of us at Transparency International,’ said Huguette Labelle, the chair of TI.… Continue Reading
According to an online exposé, a district-level tax bureau in Yibin City (Sichuan Province) issued a “code of conduct” requiring female tax inspectors to fulfill “hospitality duties.”
The women were reportedly instructed to keep their mobile phones switched on around the clock in case their presence should be requested to “dine, karaoke, and dance” with visiting senior officials.… Continue Reading
The U.K. Serious Fraud Office might start a criminal investigation into Barclays Plc for alleged payments to Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund, according to a report Wednesday by Lindsay Fortado of Bloomberg’s Businessweek.… Continue Reading
You may have noticed some changes to the way the FCPA Blog looks.
Instead of full posts on the front page, you now see the first paragraph or two. That way, we can fit more stories on the landing page, giving you quick access to more information.… Continue Reading
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyễn Tấn Dũng (photo courtesy of Wikipedia) One of Vietnam’s richest banking tycoons was arrested four days ago for “illegal businesses,” usually a euphemism for corruption.
The government’s move against Nguyen Duc Kien is prompting fears of instability in Vietnam’s banking segment. … Continue Reading
Graphic courtesy of WikipediaGift-giving to government officials in Indonesia at Lebaran (the end of Ramadan) is so pervasive that many assume it’s always permitted.
But here’s a summary of Indonesia’s gift-giving rules from the global index of ethiXbase.… Continue Reading
