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Spotlight on Corruption argues that the Illicit Finance Summit delay should not be seen as a setback, but as an opportunity for the UK to reset and demonstrate stronger leadership in tackling dirty money
Basel analyses how Bulgaria’s EU accession reshaped corruption risks at Kapitan Andreevo border, driving more sophisticated fraud, smuggling and corruption tactics despite stronger controls
The study examines how stricter EU regulations, enhanced surveillance technology, and expanded border control capacity altered criminal incentives and corruption risks at one of the EU’s key external border crossings. Findings show that organised crime groups and corrupt actors adapted through evolving tactics including VAT fraud, concealment methods, illicit privatisation of…
Spotlight on Corruption briefing warns UK police reforms could either strengthen or weaken economic crime enforcement depending on safeguarding specialist capability, resources, and independence
It argues that consolidation of police structures and new governance arrangements could create an opportunity to improve coordination, intelligence-sharing, and overall effectiveness in tackling complex financial crime. However, the briefing also raises concerns that without strong safeguards, the reforms risk weakening specialist economic crime capabilities, reducing resources, and diluting operational independence…
TI’s paper “Getting Political Finance Right” flags how weak political finance transparency enables corruption and ML risks, and calls for stronger global disclosure, BO transparency, and enforcement
The paper highlights vulnerabilities including opaque donations, weak disclosure systems, inadequate regulation of third-party spending, and limited oversight capacity, which allow illicit interests to influence political decision-making. Recommendations include real-time digital disclosure of donations, tighter controls on campaign financing and lobbying, stronger sanctions for violations, and improved public access to political finance data to strengthen accountability and democratic resilience…
OECD reports that the increasing influence of proxy advisors, ESG rating and data providers, and index providers in corporate governance requires stronger transparency and conflict-of-interest safeguards across capital markets
The report reviews regulatory approaches across 50 jurisdictions and identifies significant variation in oversight frameworks governing methodology disclosure, governance standards, and management of commercial conflicts. OECD also highlights concerns around market concentration and the expanding role of these providers in shaping investment flows and shareholder voting outcomes, recommending balanced regulatory reforms that preserve competition and market access.
GRECO’s 6th Evaluation report on Slovakia finds solid local integrity structures but key enforcement and transparency gaps, issuing 13 Rec. to strengthen accountability across government levels
The evaluation highlights vulnerabilities relating to conflicts of interest, public procurement, asset disclosure, lobbying, and the limited effectiveness of integrity safeguards for local and regional elected officials. GRECO also recommends clearer ethical standards, enhanced supervision and sanctions, stronger whistleblower protections, and improved public access to information to strengthen accountability and public trust in local governance…
TI’s “High Integrity Talks” urges COP31 leaders to boost transparency and anti-corruption safeguards against greenwashing and undue influence in climate governance ahead of the Nov 2026 summit
The paper highlights vulnerabilities relating to lobbying access, procurement and contracting processes, and the participation of industries with vested interests in climate policy outcomes. Recommendations include public declarations of interests, transparent contracting, open lobbying registers, and independent ethics oversight to improve accountability and protect the integrity of climate governance processes…
EU lawmakers establish a harmonised anti-corruption framework, strengthening criminal offences, corporate liability and penalties across Member States
Directive (EU) 2026/1021 creates a harmonised EU criminal-law framework for corruption, replacing older instruments and requiring Member States to cover offences including public and private-sector bribery, misappropriation, trading in influence, abuse of functions, obstruction of justice and corruption-linked enrichment. It also strengthens rules on penalties, limitation periods, investigative tools, whistleblower protection, prevention bodies and national anti-corruption strategies, with implementation deadlines running from 2028 and, for some prevention requirements, 2029.
FCA reports that whistleblowing disclosures increased significantly in Q1 2026, supporting supervisory and enforcement action across a range of compliance, conduct, and consumer harm issues
The FCA received 355 whistleblowing reports containing 906 allegations between January and March 2026, with many relating to compliance, fitness and propriety, systems and controls, and consumer protection concerns. The regulator closed 265 reports during the quarter, taking significant action in 9% of cases and harm-reduction measures in a further 30%, demonstrating the continued role of whistleblower intelligence in informing FCA supervisory and enforcement priorities.
UK’s International Conference on Economic Crime hosted by SFO, united global leaders to strengthen cross-border action against FC, with a sharper focus on asset recovery and crypto-enabled threats
OECD’s Anti-Corruption and Integrity Outlook on Ukraine highlights the country’s strong progress in advancing anti-corruption and public integrity reforms amid ongoing wartime challenges
The assessment highlights strong performance in regulatory alignment with OECD standards, particularly in judicial integrity, anti-corruption strategy development, and institutional safeguards designed to reduce corruption risks. OECD also identifies the need for continued progress in practical implementation, enforcement consistency, transparency mechanisms, and coordination across public institutions to ensure long-term effectiveness and resilience…
GRECO’s Compliance Report commends Slovenia for advancing anti-corruption reforms while urging stronger transparency and conflict-of-interest safeguards across government and law enforcement
Report confirms that Slovenia fully implemented all recommendations concerning the police, including measures designed to reduce corruption risks, strengthen personnel integrity, and improve organisational accountability. Remaining partially implemented recommendations relate primarily to financial transparency and oversight mechanisms, with GRECO encouraging further reforms to complete implementation…