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Business Integrity Innovations

Business Integrity Innovations: The Commercial Approach to Anti-Corruption: Insights from Dr. Maximilian Burger-Scheidlin

Business Integrity Innovations is brought to you by the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) and the Compliance Podcast Network (CPN). This podcast is inspired by Ethics 1st, a multi-stakeholder initiative led by CIPE that creates pathways for accountable and sustainable investment in Africa. Companies can use Ethics 1st to standardize their business practices, develop sound corporate governance systems, and demonstrate their commitment to compliance and business ethics.

In this insightful episode of Business Integrity Innovations, hosts Tom Fox and Michele Crymes invite Business Integrity Innovations: The Commercial Approach to Anti-Corruption: Insights from Dr. Max Burger-Scheidlin from ICC Austria to discuss innovative strategies in the anti-corruption sphere. Dr. Scheidlin shares his journey from a lawyer engaged in corrupt practices to an advocate for business integrity. He narrates a compelling story of a Sudanese businessman who made profits without indulging in bribery by investing in after-sales service instead. This approach ultimately proved more profitable and sustainable than corrupt alternatives.

Dr. Scheidlin emphasizes the importance of mindset change and a commercial approach to anti-corruption, especially in high-risk countries where legal compliance alone is insufficient. He argues that fostering long-term egoism by showcasing the profitability of non-corrupt practices can significantly reduce corruption. The episode delves into anti-corruption’s macro and micro impacts, illustrating the economic benefits of integrity in business. The conversation concludes with practical advice for companies looking to implement anti-corruption measures and an invitation to visit ICC Austria’s website for more resources.

Key highlights:

  • The Sudanese Businessman and the Wake-Up Call
  • ICC Austria’s Mission and Role
  • Tools and Strategies for Anti-Corruption
  • Commercial vs. Legal Approach to Compliance
  • The Commercial Approach to Anti-Corruption
  • Macro and Micro Examples of Corruption Impact
  • Future of Anti-Corruption Efforts

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ICC Austria

ICC LinkedIn

CIPE

CIPE

Ethics 1st

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Daily Compliance News

March 7, 2023 – The Aim Higher Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen to the Daily Compliance News. All from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day we consider four stories from the business world, compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest for the compliance professional.

Stories we are following in today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:

  • Why international anti-corruption enforcement needs to up their game. (FT)
  • Corruption is trouble in paradise. (The Guardian)
  • The bribery is ‘not fraud’ defense. (Reuters)
  • Zoom President fired ‘without cause.’ (BBC)

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Daily Compliance News

June 24, 2022 the Never the Same Edition


In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:

  • DOJ creates unit with corporate expertise. (WSJ)
  • Nikola founder faces new fraud charges. (Reuters)
  • Why business after Ukraine will never be the same. (CCI)
  • Mexico and Brazil fall behind on ABC efforts. (BBC)
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Never the Same

Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Will Never Be the Same

After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the business world will never be the same again. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco recently said that the world’s “geopolitical landscape is more challenging and complex than ever. The most prominent example is, of course, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.” It is “nothing less than a fundamental challenge to international norms, sovereignty and the rule of law that underpins our society.” This is even more so in the current business climate. Over this five-part podcast series, I will consider how the business will never again be the same and how a confluence of events has changed business forever. I am joined in this exploration by Brandon Daniels, CEO of Exiger. We will explore the irrevocable changes in Supply Chain, trade and economic sanctions, anti-corruption, cyber-security and ESG. In Part 3, we look at the changes wrought in anti-bribery and anti-corruption. Highlights include:

·      The Biden Administration Strategy on Combatting Corruption.

·      Bribery and corruption are never stand-alone offenses.

·      Corruption as a national defense issue.

·      Corruption is used by dictators and strongmen to spread disinformation and destroy democracy.

·      Modern slavery as a corruption issue.

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Innovation in Compliance

Compliance Insights from Traliant: Episode 5 – Scott Schneider Spotlight on Anti-Corruption Training


Welcome to a special five-part podcast series on compliance insights, sponsored by Traliant. Over this series, we will discuss the key issues that Traliant is helping to lead and define the online training industry going forward. Over this five-part series, I will visit with  John Arendes, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the company, on what is new at New Traliant and what the Department of Justice (DOJ) has communicated to the compliance community regarding its expectations around online training and communications; Maggie Smith, Vice President of Human Resources at Traliant on the role of DEI in your corporate ESG program; and Scott Schneider, Head of Content Development at Traliant on your Code of Conduct and anti-corruption training. In this concluding Episode 5, I visit with Scott Schneider, VP of Innovation at Traliant, on the evolution of anti-bribery/anti-corruption training.

  • Why is bribery and corruption a tricky subject to train on?
  • When is training effective?
  • Assuming the movers are aligned, what makes bribery training effective?
  • The importance of practical advice.

Resources
Traliant Website
Scott Schneider on LinkedIn

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Daily Compliance News

March 8, 2022 the Turbocharged Edition


In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:

  • Putin’s war has turbocharged anti-corruption. (Politico)
  • Lawyers as gatekeepers.  (Radical Compliance)
  • Was it a culture change or just messaging? (NYT)
  • NFL Nightmare comes true. (ESPN)
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FCPA Compliance Report

James Koukios on the MoFo Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for October 2020


In the Episode, I visit with James Koukios, partner at Morrison & Foerster, Editor-in-Chief of the firm’s Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments. We visit about the firm’s Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for October 2020.
Some of the highlights include:

  1. A record setting year in FCPA enforcement.
  2. Beam Suntory-how did things go so sideways from SEC enforcement to DOJ enforcement.
  3. Transparency International Report on International anti-corruption enforcement.
  4. The continued debate over DOJ interpretation of agency theories. Do the 2 amici sited in the newsletter present any new arguments?
  5. China considering changes to anti-corruption laws. What does this mean for Western companies and does it pose an increased risk?

 Resources
To a copy of the Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for October 2020 Newsletter click here.

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FCPA Compliance Report

FCPA Compliance Report-Episode 428, James Koukios on MoFo’s January Anti-Corruption Newsletter

In this episode I have back with me, fan favorite James Koukios, partner at Morrison and Foerster.  This is Part 1 of a two-part series where we discuss the firm’s always great Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments newsletter. In this episode, we take a look at some of the key highlights from the January newsletter. Next week we conclude with some of the key developments from the February newsletter. Some of the highlights from the podcast include:

  • Former Bankers Arrested on FCPA Charges in Mozambique Tuna Boat Scandal.
  • Japan’s Olympics Chief Faces Corruption Charges in France.
  • Two European Countries Take Steps to Strengthen Anti-Corruption Efforts.
  • Italy Publishes New “Bribe Destroyer” Law.
  • The UK Establishes Financial-Industry Task Force.

For further reading, see the Morrison and Foerster Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for January 2019, by clicking here.