Bribery and Money Laundering Flashcards
What Acts and regulations are you aware of relating to Bribery, Money Laundering and Corruption?
Bribery Act (2010)
Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations (2017)
Proceeds of Crime Act (2002)
Are you aware of any RICS documents of this topic?
RICS Professional Statement - Countering Bribery, Corruption, Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (2019)
Are you aware of any new bills which the government are introducing to try and combat money laundering?
Registration of Overseas Entities Bill
What is the Bribery Act (2010)?
The Bribery Act is an Act of parliament which provides principles to follow for bribery prevention and aims to reduce bribery in businesses in the UK and abroad
Is non-compliance with the Bribery Act a criminal offence?
Yes
What is the aim of the Bribery Act?
To reduce bribery in businesses across the UK
What is a bribe?
Persuade (someone) to act in one’s favor, typically illegally or dishonestly, by a gift of money or other inducement.
What are the six principles for bribery prevention under the Bribery Act?
- Proportionality
- Top Level Commitment
- Risk assessment
- Due diligence
- Communication
- Monitor and review
What are the four offences under the Bribery Act?
- Bribing
- Receiving a bribe
- Bribing a foreign official
- Failure to prevent a bribe
Are companies responsible for their employees corrupt acts?
Yes, unless they can show that they have put adequate policies and procedures in place to combat bribery.
Give me some examples of the types of policies / procedures companies could put in place to combat bribery.
Staff training
Provision of policies
Regular reviews
Can certain forms of lavish entertainment be classified as bribery?
Yes if it is not reasonable and proportionate
Is hospitality prohibited by the Act?
No as long as it is reasonable and proportionate and it is registered in a gift and hospitality register.
Are cash gifts allowed?
No cash payment over 10,000 euros can be accepted under the Money Laundering Regulations (2017)
What should be considered with gifts in kind?
Income tax liability