Relevant governance posts.They cover best governance practices, selected publications, papers, significant stories, and codes.
Technical StaffMarch 21, 2023Earlier this month, the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank caused widespread fear and concern in both local and global markets. However, timely government intervention helped maintain public confidence in financial institutions and capital markets, preventing further damage. There are both monetary and nonmonetary costs...
Technical StaffMarch 17, 2023On March 14, 2023, the Daily Mail reported that Credit Suisse had acknowledged the existence of ‘material weaknesses’ in its financial reporting controls while also grappling with $120 billion in customer withdrawals resulting from a series of scandals, which have caused the bank’s shares to plummet to...
Mike J. Masoud, CACM, CFE, MBAMarch 9, 2023Once upon a time, in a distant land, a company was known for its high ethical standards and solid values. The company had a stellar reputation in the community, and people looked to it as a role model for other businesses to emulate....
Organizations must assess corruption risks regularly to identify potential vulnerabilities, implement appropriate preventive measures, and ensure that their systems and controls are robust and effective. Failure to do so can have serious consequences, including legal and reputational damage, financial loss, and a loss of stakeholder trust and confidence.
Technical StaffFebruary 24, 2023Effective governance1 is critical for any company to thrive and succeed in today’s highly competitive business environment. A prominent and significant challenge boards of directors face is ensuring equal opportunities for all members to contribute to decision-making. Unfortunately, one or two directors dominate the board all too...
Technical StaffFebruary 21, 2023Anti-Corruption Compliance PolicyPurposeThis Anti-Corruption Compliance Policy provides guidelines for our organization to comply with the Anti-Corruption Policy. This policy is designed to prevent, deter, and detect corruption, fraud, and bribery within our organization and among its stakeholders. It also aims to bolster our corporate culture and values. Policy...
Technical StaffFebruary 20, 2023An anti-corruption policy is a set of guidelines and procedures a company establishes to prevent, deter, detect, and correct corrupt practices on time. The policy outlines measures that employees and business partners must follow to prevent corruption, bribery, fraud, and other unethical practices, as well as the...
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