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Hindenburg Research, a forensic research-based short selling outfit, regularly uncovers alleged fraud and gross over-valuations at publicly traded companies, and makes a fortune doing it. What are Hindenburg’s due diligence secrets?… Continue Reading
In a popular post last month for the FCPA Blog that stirred lots of discussion, Frances McLeod made the case why companies should audit culture change as part of their compliance programs.… Continue Reading
Last week CPA Global, an IP technology leader, became one of the first companies to obtain ISO 37001-Anti-Bribery Management Systems certification.
CPA Global achieved this recognition following a multi-country, multi-day audit by independent auditors with in-depth anti-bribery expertise.… Continue Reading
In prior posts I noted both Kazakhstan’s successes and failures in improving its business environment and examined the possible reasons for Kazakhstan’s contradictory performance. I also provided tips for American companies contemplating potential investments in Kazakhstan or other emerging markets.… Continue Reading
Part 1 of this series explained what a fapiao is, and Part 2 outlined the different types of fapiaos in China. Part 3 described common ways that fapiaos are misused for fraud, embezzlement, and corruption.… Continue Reading
It’s the time of year for compliance planning and scheduling. Here are three steps to consider to assure that your organization is meeting its FCPA compliance obligations during 2015.
Step one: Review and update your risk plan.… Continue Reading
Pete from DC, a compliance professional who’s always been a good friend of the FCPA Blog, sent this comment to our post about Indonesia’s cash-based economy. The post said in the country of 240 million people, a large majority don’t have bank accounts, and even some big businesses rely entirely on cash.… Continue Reading
What’s the first thing compliance officers need to do? We’d say it’s convincing management and board members they need an effective compliance program. That’s not easy. It takes advocacy, and advocacy takes credibility.… Continue Reading