FCPA: Foreign Corrupt Practices Act - Primary U.S. anti-corruption law that prohibits the payment of bribes to foreign officials to assist in obtaining or retaining business
Travel Act: U.S. federal law that prohibits travel or use of facilities in interstate commerce to promote unlawful activities, including bribery
Sarbanes-Oxley Act: U.S. law requiring companies to establish internal accounting controls and ensuring accurate financial reporting
Dodd-Frank Act: Contains whistleblower provisions protecting individuals who report securities violations, including FCPA violations
Money Laundering Control Act: U.S. law criminalizing money laundering and requiring financial institutions to maintain anti-money laundering programs
USA PATRIOT Act: Includes provisions strengthening anti-money laundering requirements and increasing transparency in financial transactions
UNCAC: United Nations Convention Against Corruption - Global anti-corruption treaty addressing prevention, criminalization, international cooperation, and asset recovery
OECD Anti-Bribery Convention: International agreement establishing legally binding standards to criminalize bribery of foreign public officials in international business transactions
UK Bribery Act: Comprehensive UK anti-corruption law with extraterritorial reach, applicable to companies doing business in or with the UK
EU Anti-Corruption Regulations: Collection of European Union regulations and directives aimed at preventing and combating corruption within EU member states
Anti-bribery provisions: Policy components prohibiting offering, promising, or giving anything of value to influence business decisions
Books and records requirements: Provisions requiring accurate maintenance of financial records and appropriate internal accounting controls
Third-party due diligence: Procedures for vetting and monitoring business partners, agents, and intermediaries to ensure compliance with anti-corruption standards
Facilitation payments: Policy position on small payments made to expedite routine governmental actions
Gift and hospitality policies: Guidelines on acceptable gifts, entertainment, and hospitality involving business partners and government officials
Political contributions: Rules governing corporate political donations and involvement in political activities
Charitable donations: Guidelines for making charitable contributions to ensure they are legitimate and not used as a vehicle for corruption
Whistleblower protection: Measures to protect and support individuals who report suspected violations of anti-corruption policies
Training requirements: Mandatory anti-corruption training programs for employees and relevant third parties
Monitoring and auditing: Procedures for regular review and assessment of anti-corruption compliance program effectiveness
Investigation protocols: Procedures for investigating potential violations of anti-corruption policies and laws
Enforcement mechanisms: Disciplinary measures and consequences for violations of anti-corruption policies
