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Four rules for interacting with healthcare professionals in the Asia Pacific region
Facing legal sanctions and cultural gaffes is often a reality when dealing with healthcare professionals in the Asia Pacific. This briefing from Baker & McKenzie details the regulations and traditional practices governing interactions with healthcare professionals across the region.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 22 May 2012 | Practice Area: Health Care
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Save our CEOs: Upper Tribunal unanimously clears John Pottage of misconduct
The Upper Tribunal recently issued an important decision clearing John Pottage of misconduct in carrying out his CEO functions whilst in charge of UBS Wealth Management. Travers Smith's regulation team outlines some key points to note for regulated firms, senior management and compliance staff.
Law Firm: Travers Smith | Published: 21 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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Deferred prosecution agreements - the Government's new enforcement tool against white collar crime?
This consultation paper from the Ministry of Justice argues that deferred prosecution agreements can make a valuable contribution to efforts to identify and address corporate economic crime. The paper details the need for new enforcement approaches; models for new approaches; and how to respond.
Law Firm: Ministry of Justice | Published: 17 May 2012 | Practice Area: Financial Crime and Fraud
Hong Kong passes new legislation on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing
With effect from 1 April 2012, the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance aligns customer due diligence and record-keeping requirements in Hong Kong with the prevailing international standards of the Financial Action Task Force. DLA Piper outline the new key requirments.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 14 May 2012 | Practice Area: Anti Money Laundering
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A comparison between the UK Bribery Act and the US Foreign & Corrupt Practices Act
The UK Bribery Act is wider in scope than the US Foreign & Corrupt Practices Act in a number of respects. As such it may not be safe for corporations to rely on FCPA compliance for protection against liability under the Bribery Act. Shoosmiths outline the key points that need to be considered.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 10 May 2012 | Practice Area: Financial Crime and Fraud
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Rising risks: the growing compliance issues in emerging markets
The focus on high growth markets from UK businesses brings with it compliance and risk management challenges that in-house and external legal teams are being increasingly called to advise upon. Baker & McKenzie examine these growing compliance issues that come with the rise of emerging markets.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 04 May 2012 | Practice Area: Corporate Governance
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An inconvenient truth: why are UK businesses complacent about Bribery Act compliance?
A survey by Ernst and Young reveals that almost three quarters of middle managers are not even aware of the existence of Bribery Act legislation. This briefing seeks to find reasons for this complacency, including the fact that there is yet to be a corporate prosecution under the new legislation.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 23 April 2012 | Practice Area: Corporate Governance
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What investment banks should be doing to improve bribery and corruption compliance
A recently published FSA report criticises the investment banking sector's management of bribery risks. This briefing from Baker & McKenzie identifies the deficiencies in systems and controls across a range of areas and outlines what firms should now be doing to improve compliance.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 17 April 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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"Just not good enough" - FSA slams banks' response to the Bribery Act
The UK Financial Service Authority recently published the results of its review into anti-bribery and corruption systems and controls implemented by investment banks since the Bribery Act 2010 came into force in July 2011. This briefing from Macfarlanes analyses the report's key findings.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 10 April 2012 | Practice Area: Financial Crime and Fraud
Bribery Act 2010 - table of enforcement trends
This comprehensive table documents all successful prosecutions under the Bribery Act 2010 to date. Full details are given of the individuals or company involved; the offence; the date and jurisdiction; the fine or settlement; and any notable comments on the case in question.
Law Firm: Field Fisher Waterhouse | Published: 10 April 2012 | Practice Area: Financial Crime and Fraud
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