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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...
What Should Top Management Do?Technical StaffJanuary 25, 2025What makes an organizational culture corrupt? An organization operates as a social entity within a community, shaped by both its internal and external environments. While the external environment interacts with the organization, this discussion will focus solely on its internal dynamics.At the core...
January 27, 2025Technical StaffIn every organization, cultural risks can silently pave the way for fraud and corruption. To safeguard integrity and accountability, leadership must be vigilant against these five critical risks:1. Weak Tone at the TopWhen leaders fail to model ethical behavior, it sends a dangerous message to employees that...
January 22, 2025We are excited to announce the official launch of The AACI’s Substack, a dedicated space where professionals and decision-makers can stay ahead of the latest trends, tools, and best practices in anti-corruption, governance, and transparency. 🌍By subscribing, you will:✅ Receive posts as soon as they’re published✅ Engage with thought leaders and...
Technical StaffJanuary 22, 2025Corruption is a subject that has fascinated scholars, policymakers, and the public alike for centuries. While we may never have a universally accepted answer to the question of what exactly “turns someone corrupt,” some recurring themes are worth exploring. In this post, we want to share our...
December 18, 2024Technical StaffFraud and corruption are pervasive issues that undermine trust, erode social and economic development, and destabilize communities. Addressing these challenges requires a nuanced understanding of the root causes and the environments that enable such behavior. Public institutions, private enterprises, and non-profit organizations are all vulnerable, albeit in...
Technical StaffDecember 4, 2024As the world observes International Anti-Corruption Day on December 9, it is essential to reflect on the global effort to combat the “cancer of nations”—corruption. While the day serves as an important symbol of international commitment to the fight against corruption, it is also a reminder that...
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