Recent reforms of mining laws in African nations have led to a movement away from regimes regarded by many as "investor friendly", with states seeking to assert greater control and generate increased revenues from their resources. However, the importance of a stable regulatory framework in attracting foreign investment has also been recognised. As states attempt to balance these competing goals, an increased focus on the harmonisation of mining law regimes across African regions could provide comfort to investors.
This due diligence questionnaire is intended to assist you in understanding a risk assessment of proposed business partners before you engage any third party to perform services on behalf of the Company.
This risk assessment framework is intended to assist you in identifying the key internal and external bribery risks facing your business.
This article explores the role of business in resisting and denouncing all forms of bribe solicitation and extortion. It is a chapter in a book titled International Chamber of Commerce Ethics and Compliance Training Handbook which can be purchased <a href="http://www.iccbooks.com/Product/ProductInfo.aspx?id=698">here</a>. You can learn more about the handbook <a href=" http://www.iccwbo.org/News/Articles/2013/Ethics-and-compliance-training-book-responds-to-global-need/">here</a>.
A review of officer/director liability in anti-corruption cases under Brazil's new anti-corruption law.
A review of how Brazil's recent Anti-Corruption Law intersects with its Bankruptcy Law, with particular focus on the Bankruptcy Law's allowance of the sale of a business without the inheritance of any liabilities.
An overview of laws and regulations related to antitrust, extradition, exchange controls, data protection, and financial regulation in Portugal.
This article highlights the importance of conducting security risk assessments in “hot” regions where kidnappings, abductions and suicide bombings are on the rise. The resource also discusses the importance of training employees regarding risks of security incidents.
Privacy laws are proliferating. This session will discuss how to implement a global privacy compliance program to address the EU Directives, as well as current updates and implementation of key country privacy laws, such the Personal Information Privacy Act in South Korea and similar laws in Malaysia and other Asian countries. This session will also address equally important US state law privacy developments.