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OECD Anti-Bribery Convention Report on Sweden details its achievements and challenges, including in enforcing its anti-foreign bribery laws
The Working Group’s Phase 4 evaluation highlights Sweden’s inadequate corporate liability framework for foreign bribery, with no company ever sanctioned and weak enforcement due to legal, resource, and evidentiary challenges. Key recommendations of the report include clarifying liability for third-party bribery, ensuring corporate accountability independent of natural person prosecutions, strengthening sanctions, and improving enforcement of false accounting offences.
OECD acknowledges Croatia’s progress in implementing the Anti-Bribery Convention but urges improvements in the enforcement of foreign bribery law
Outstanding issues with compliance remain for Croatia in the sphere of enforcement, with no investigations or convictions for foreign bribery. The report cites for this, unclear laws on bribing foreign legislators, limited corporate liability, rare confiscation of bribes, and delays in criminal proceedings. Recommendations include strengthening corporate enforcement, clarifying legislation, increasing sanctions, and reducing delays. Positive steps include promoting whistleblowing and legislative reforms that facilitated Croatia’s Convention accession…
OECD calls on New Zealand to strengthen foreign bribery detection and its corporate liability framework for foreign bribery
Recommendations from the latest OECD Working Group report on Bribery in International Business Transactions include: raising awareness, improving corporate liability and penalties, incentivizing self-reporting, and modernizing mutual legal assistance. Positive steps include stronger international co-operation, enhanced whistleblower protections, and improved transparency. New Zealand will report on progress by December 2026.
UK Govt appoints Baroness Hodge as the new Anti-Corruption Champion and launches pilot Domestic Corruption Unit with CoLP
Key initiatives include a new Fraud Strategy, a UK Anti-Corruption Strategy, and the establishment of Domestic Corruption Unit to enhance investigations and intelligence. Collaborative efforts between government, law enforcement, financial institutions, and tech companies are crucial, with a focus on data sharing and leveraging technology like AI…
GRECO President on Anti-Corruption Day: “States must take determined action to protect democracy against corruption”
GRECO President Marin Mrčela emphasized the importance of combating corruption to strengthen democracy and rebuild trust between institutions and citizens. He called for robust anti-corruption laws, youth engagement, and transparency in governance. He also announced that GRECO’s upcoming 6th evaluation round will focus on preventing corruption and promoting integrity in local…
GRECO’s latest compliance report on Armenia shows progress in addressing anti-corruption recommendations from 2015.
Out of 18 recommendations, 12 have been fully implemented, and 6 are partly implemented. GRECO notes improvements in rules on gifts acceptance, public engagement in parliamentary work, and measures to prevent conflicts of interest for MPs.
UK Home Secretary announces Baroness Hodge of Barking as the Prime Minister’s new Anti-Corruption Champion
As Champion Baroness Hodge will have three core responsibilities: 1)Helping the Government to drive development of a new Anti-Corruption Strategy and provide a challenge function for its delivery, once agreed. 2) Acting as a Government entry point on anti-corruption issues for Parliamentarians, private sector representatives and civil society. 3)Where required, engaging internationally to help drive progress on UK priorities.
The Africa Report: In August cleared Ghana’s presidential candidate John Mahama of any corruption involving Airbus
Samuel Adam Mahama, the younger brother of Ghana’s former president John Mahama, greeted The Africa Report at his London home on November 1, bearing a striking resemblance to his sibling. Dressed casually, the 61-year-old politician’s brother appeared welcoming but nervous, aware of the high stakes. With the general election just weeks away, it could pave the way for John Mahama’s return to power in Accra after eight years in opposition…
Volkov’s latest podcast examines Telefónica Venezolana’s $85.2m settlement with the DOJ for bribery violations under the FCPA
Michael Volkov explains how the Venezuelan subsidiary exploited a government-controlled currency auction system, paid nearly $29 million in bribes, and concealed the payments through inflated equipment purchases. The case reveals systemic flaws and offers essential lessons on preventing corporate misconduct…
GRECO’s follow-up Compliance Report on Andorra shows that 9 out of 13 anti-corruption recommendations have been fully implemented, 3 are partly implemented, and 1 remains unaddressed
Positive steps include a guide for parliamentarians on the Code of Conduct and the appointment of external ethical advisors. However, asset declarations from parliamentarians are still not public. For judges and prosecutors, ethics training is provided, but a confidential advice system is not yet operational, and the High Council of Justice’s composition remains problematic. The report concludes Andorra’s 4th round compliance procedure.
OECD reviews Azerbaijan Investment Holding and its SOEs in new anti-corruption report
OECD reviews the corporate governance of Azerbaijan Investment Holding and its State-Owned Enterprises
OECD publishes Integrity Review of Jordan
Recognising that corruption hampers public sector modernisation, economic progress and foreign investment, Jordan is undertaking ambitious reforms to tackle it.