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BRIBERY ACT: Guidance Update

Following a recent announcement on the expected changes to Serious Fraud Office (SFO) guidance for the 2010 Bribery Act, businesses have not had to wait long for further updates. 

On 09 October 2012, the new guidance was made available. In general, the updated advice indicates a stricter stance on tackling bribery, particularly with regard to self-reporting. The SFO will no longer guarantee that a criminal prosecution will not follow any corporate admittance of bribery if there is a “reasonable prospect of conviction” and it is “in the public interest.” Further changes were made to advice on facilitation payments (an uncontroversial emphasis that these are illegal) and corporate hospitality (a clear reiteration of previous statements).

For a more in-depth report on these changes, visit The Inkerman Group’s Blog or click the brochure below:

Fraud Investigation

There is no doubt that a skilled fraudster can find a financial weakness if it is there to be exploited.

Trained and professionally qualified investigators at The Inkerman Group work extensively with clients throughout the world, investigating, highlighting the risks in financial security or accounting systems, and identifying the perpetrators. Whether the cause of fraud is personal or corporate blackmail or straightforward theft, and regardless of the size and impact of the investigation, The Inkerman Group is able to operate at international and local levels and to evidential standard of proof.

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING

The Inkerman Group works with clients to evaluate existing internal procedures including customer ID, record-keeping methods and identify ways in which suspicious transactions may occur. Full reports and recommendations will be given to improve current methods and to protect against potential future risks.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

There is an ongoing requirement to continually review and improve policies, procedures and compliance throughout your business as those committing fraud become increasingly sophisticated in their methods and techniques. The Inkerman Group can conduct a full review and write company fraud policies, bespoke to your organisation.