A turbulent start to the week (and year) for the anti-corruption world…

While the AFA draws attention to organized crime, announces already 200 reports in January, and emphasizes the crucial role of senior management in the effectiveness of anti-corruption programs…

Donald Trump signe un “Executive Order” limiting investigations into American companies accused of corruption abroad.
So only American companies will be protected ?… The order directs the US Attorney General to suspend prosecutions under the 1977 Foreign Corrupt Practices Act until revised enforcement guidelines are published that promote US competitiveness.

Et Transparency International annonce un recul de la France dans le classement de l’IPC (Indice de Perception de la Corruption) : with a score of 67, France loses 5 places, now ranked 25th globally and 10 positions behind Germany…
For those who had set a threshold of 70 in their anti-corruption program, the impact could be significant on the number of third parties to assess and on aggravating risk factors when updating them.

Food for thought for Chief Compliance Officers… A topic to follow closely together.