Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index 2023: What are the riskiest countries for bribery and corruption?
The annual list is a must-read for global businesses The anti-corruption NGO Transparency International has released their annual report into perceptions of corruption and bribery across the world. This list forms a critical part of any organisation’s bribery and corruption risk assessment. Countries within the supply chain or which are significant markets or resources should […]
The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, explained – Free guide
This new EU initiative, designed to promote sustainability in the EU and globally, will impact companies in the EU and beyond. Here’s how you can get ready for it The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) is a new piece of legislation that will have far-reaching implications for EU companies and all companies doing business […]
Several states have halted UNRWA funding: How can you make sure charitable donations don’t end up in the hands of terrorists?
As more Hamas leaders come under international sanction, their relationship with international aid agencies and charities has come under scrutiny. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is a UN agency that is meant to provide essential services to Palestinians who fled or were displaced during the […]
Collaboration vs. confrontation: AI’s regulatory future
How two recent news stories portray companies’ complicated relationship with AI’s evolving technology It’s hard to predict what lies in artificial intelligence’s (AI’s) regulatory future for the simple reason that AI’s technology is constantly evolving. This means its issues, of bias or copyright or lack of transparency, to name a few will continue to shape […]
VinciWorks Redefines Corporate Education with New AI Compliance eLearning Collection
Navigating the Ethics, Risks and Opportunities Today, we are meeting the challenges of the AI revolution head-on with the launch of our new AI Compliance eLearning collection. Amid the wave of AI transformation, businesses grapple with understanding both the potential advantages and risks it presents. A recent poll by VinciWorks revealed that 63% of respondents […]
What businesses need to know about the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 makes a number of important changes to corporate transparency and compliance in the UK. It is going to be easier to prosecute companies for wrongdoing Prosecutors will no longer have to prove that “the directing mind and will” of a company was behind wrongdoing. Now, any “senior […]
Is the post office scandal the UK’s biggest compliance failure ever?
From supplier onboarding missteps to ineffective ongoing monitoring to a lack of due diligence, the list of compliance errors in this story is very, very long The Post Office scandal is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the UK’s largest miscarriages of justice. For nearly 15 years, the UK Post Office went after operators […]
$10 million reward for anyone who can answer the question: where is Hamas getting its stolen money from?
Following earlier rounds of US sanctions on Hamas, the US is now offering up to $10 million for information on five Hamas financiers or anything leading to the disruption of the Palestinian terror group’s financial mechanisms, the State Department reported. The five Hamas financial facilitators under this reward offer are named as Abdelbasit Hamza Elhassan […]
EU adopts its 12th package of Sanctions against Russia: Here’s what you need to know
The European Union (EU) recently adopted its 12th package of sanctions against Russia, marking a significant development in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. For companies and businesses operating in the EU, understanding the implications of these sanctions is crucial for maintaining compliance. What’s new in this package, and what does your business need to […]
Was sind die größten KI-Trends für 2024?
Die künstliche Intelligenz (KI) ist eine der treibenden Kräfte für Innovation und Transformation in unserer Welt und beeinflusst bereits viele Aspekte unseres Lebens, von der Gesundheit über die Bildung bis hin zur Unterhaltung. Doch was erwartet uns im Jahr 2024 in diesem spannenden und dynamischen Bereich? Welche neuen Möglichkeiten und Herausforderungen werden sich durch die […]
