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When loyalty is weaponized, integrity is silenced. In Part 2 of our leadership series, we expose how toxic loyalty distorts accountability, protects unethical power, and turns obedience into a risk factor for institutions.
A Practical Guide to Help Small Retailers Protect Themselves from Fraud and CorruptionBy The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI)May 16, 2025Imagine this.You run a modest but thriving cash-based retail store. Customers stream in daily. The register hums. You review the bank deposits weekly, trust a loyal employee with the cash box...
May 1, 2025The AACI Dispatch is expanding its mission to strengthen institutions, promote ethical governance, and lower corruption risks worldwide.We now welcome contributions from professionals, academics, investigators, compliance experts, and advocates passionate about fighting corruption and promoting integrity.Topics we welcome include:1. Corruption prevention strategies2. Governance and board oversight3. Whistleblowing and...
Technical StaffMarch 28, 2025IntroductionIn today’s global business environment, the risk of corruption poses a significant threat to organizations of all sizes. Understanding and addressing these risks is paramount for board members and leadership. This blog post aims to underscore the importance of enriching anti-corruption intelligence among organizational leaders, highlighting how...
Mike J. MasoudMarch 24, 2025IntroductionCredit Suisse, a global financial giant with a long-standing history in the banking industry, faced a catastrophic collapse that shocked the financial world. As Duncan Mavin stated in his book Meltdown, “The collapse of Credit Suisse has been decades in the making. The whole of the bank’s troubled history was...
Why Financial Scandals Keep Happening—Even in Well-Regulated MarketsMike J. MasoudFebruary 21, 2025It is a disgrace when corporate board members, politicians, ministers, and legislators remain ignorant of the fundamental role of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Alarmingly, many fail to grasp that a CPA’s contractual duty, when engaged to audit historical...
Technical StaffFebruary 24, 2025Online scams are becoming more sophisticated, targeting individuals and businesses alike. Recent cases, such as the Connecticut fraud incident, in which scammers stole a significant sum from a resident, highlight the urgency of staying vigilant. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that U.S. consumers lost over $10.3...
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