
Explore core concepts of bribery and corruption and learn how to design and implement an anti-bribery and anti-corruption framework and compliance program using a risk-based approach.
Explore definitions, core concepts, and regulatory requirements of bribery and corruption, why incidents occur, and how money laundering through its three stages enables illicit financial gain, illustrated by case studies.
Define bribery and corruption, and explain how offering or accepting anything of value, including cash, gifts, or facilitation payments, induces illegal or unethical actions and abuses entrusted power.
Discover why bribery and corruption occur through aspect, motive, and cause Trinity, examining motivation, opportunity, and rationalization. Learn how weak internal controls and governance gaps raise discovery risk and penalties.
Identify and assess money laundering risks arising from bribery and corruption predicate crimes, and monitor transactions for red flags to prevent illicit funding and ensure compliance.
Discover how money laundering enables bribery and corruption through three stages, placement, layering, and integration, across multiple jurisdictions to inject, conceal, and legitimize illicit funds.
Explore case studies of bribery, corruption and money laundering, including the Odebrecht and Petrobras scandals and One MDB, illustrating systemic corruption and the pursuit of accountability.
Define bribery as offering or accepting an advantage to induce illegal actions, and show corruption as abuse of power for private gain under UK Bribery Act 2010 and FCPA.
Discover international standards and regulations on corruption and bribery, including the FCPA, UK Bribery Act, and OECD convention. Explore cross-border cooperation to combat organized crime and Singapore's anti-corruption governance.
Examine how international bodies such as the United Nations, Fatf, OECD, IMF, and the World Bank shape anti-bribery and corruption standards, enforcement, and money laundering controls.
Explore how the FCPA prohibits bribery of foreign officials, governs issuers and domestic concerns, enforces with DOJ/SEC, and requires robust accounting controls and a strong compliance program.
Explore how the United Kingdom Bribery Act 2010 reshapes anti-bribery law by criminalizing domestic and foreign bribery, establishing corporate liability for failure to prevent bribery, and defining foreign public officials.
Singapore enforces an anti-corruption framework built on the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Confiscations of Benefits Act, with public accessibility and no wrong door policy.
Advance international cooperation and UN technical assistance to combat bribery and corruption, applying anti-bribery standards, procurement integrity principles, and the foreign corrupt practices act, and Singapore’s governance.
Discover how a risk-based anti-bribery and corruption compliance program prevents and detects bribery, with governance, policies, controls, risk assessments, training, and board oversight tailored to each organization.
Explore governance as the foundation of anti-bribery and corruption compliance, detailing board oversight, risk assessment, and role-based responsibilities to monitor and improve program effectiveness.
Learn how a firm-wide anti-bribery and corruption policy, driven from the top, prohibits giving or receiving anything of value to influence action, and mandates confidential reporting, investigation, and clear consequences.
Explore the control environment as the foundation of anti-bribery and corruption compliance, detailing how tone at the top, governance, and risk-based control activities mitigate bribery risks across the organization.
Identify, analyze, and assess bribery and corruption risks through periodic risk assessments. Map these risks to appropriate controls to minimize residual risk and meet anti-bribery and corruption regulatory requirements.
Implement tailored, risk-based anti-bribery training for employees and high-risk third parties, grounded in policies and procedures. Ensure board-level support, frequent sessions, post-training assessments, and maintained training records.
Discover how the ABC officer uses standardized, independent monitoring to identify bribery and corruption risks, report to the board, and strengthen controls through risk-based testing.
Explore how the Wolfsberg Group's risk-based approach guides anti-bribery and corruption programs, with tailored training, periodic risk assessments, standardized monitoring, and ongoing updates led by the compliance officer.
Explore the governance structure for anti-bribery and corruption risk, including board oversight, subcommittees, the ABC officer's central role, and reporting to the board and committees.
Govern bribery and corruption risks through the board and senior management, delegating monitoring to subcommittees. Review internal risk assessments, enforce time-bound actions, and strengthen anti-bribery controls across the organization.
An anti-bribery and corruption officer identifies and monitors bribery risks, reporting to the CEO and leading the board-approved compliance program. Maintains independence and cross-functional cooperation to manage risk.
Learn how the ABC officer leads anti-bribery and anti-corruption programs, reporting to the CEO, securing resources, and driving organization-wide compliance through policy, training, and independent reviews.
Explore standardized independent monitoring of anti-bribery and corruption, annual reports, and risk-based regulatory reviews that identify internal control gaps, incidents, and remedies to protect the organization's reputation and compliance posture.
Establish board oversight of bribery and corruption risks, with subcommittees handling monitoring. Appoint the ABC officer as the central authority for compliance risk management and standardized monitoring across the organisation.
Learn how to apply a risk-based approach to prevent bribery and corruption, conduct due diligence, identify red flags, and review suspicious activities to protect reputational and financial integrity.
Apply the risk-based approach to anti-bribery and corruption through entity-level risk assessments, identifying inherent and residual risks and embedding controls under board oversight.
Conduct due diligence before and after onboarding, screen high-risk customers and third parties from diverse jurisdictions, assess bribery risks, and report findings to the ABC officer and board.
Identify suspicious activity and suspicious transactions using red flags and risk profiles; file a suspicious transaction report to the regulator and strengthen anti-bribery and corruption controls.
Identify and monitor red flags and red alerts through automated and event-based transaction monitoring, enabling ABC officers to investigate unusual activities and strengthen anti-bribery controls.
Adopt a risk-based approach to prevent bribery and corruption and allocate resources efficiently. Perform risk assessments and due diligence on customers, identify red flags, and escalate suspicious transactions.
Explore how bribery and corruption threaten governance, and how boards, ABC officers, and risk-based compliance programs mitigate these risks using FCPA, OECD convention, and due diligence.
This comprehensive course is meticulously crafted for professionals aiming to bolster their expertise in combating bribery and corruption within their organizations. Spanning over five modules, the program delves into the intricacies of facilitation payments, commercial bribery, global laws, and compliance strategies, particularly focusing on high-risk countries. It's structured to furnish participants with the knowledge and tools necessary for identifying, preventing, and managing bribery and corruption risks, aligning with international standards and best practices.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Module 1: Bribery and Corruption Fundamentals
Kick off your learning journey with a foundational understanding of what constitutes bribery and corruption, exploring the motives and causes behind these illicit practices. This module links bribery and corruption to predicate crimes for money laundering, illustrating the connection through real-world case studies and shedding light on the three stages of money laundering.
Module 2: Overview of International Standards and Regulation
Navigate through the maze of international standards and regulations, including an in-depth look at the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the UK Bribery Act, and Singapore’s bribery and corruption legislation. This module highlights the roles of various international organizations in setting policies against bribery and corruption.
Module 3: Anti-Bribery and Corruption Compliance Programs
Learn about the critical components of an effective Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) Compliance Program. Covering governance, firm-wide policies, control environments, risk assessments, training, and monitoring, this module prepares you to design and implement robust compliance frameworks within your organization.
Module 4: Rights and Responsibilities of the Anti-Bribery and Corruption Officer
Dive into the governance structure and the pivotal role of the Anti-Bribery and Corruption Officer. Understand the responsibilities, the significance of an annual compliance report, and how these elements contribute to sustaining an ethical corporate environment.
Module 5: Suspicion and Identification of Indicia for Bribery and Corruption
Conclude your learning with the tools to apply a Risk-Based Approach (RBA) to anti-bribery and corruption efforts. Identify customer-related risks, understand what constitutes suspicious activities or transactions, and familiarize yourself with specific red flags associated with bribery and corruption.
Each module is designed to build upon the last, ensuring a progressive learning curve, and is supplemented with case studies, quizzes, and further readings to cement your understanding of anti-bribery and anti-corruption measures.
COURSE FEATURES
✓ Interactive Modules: Engage with dynamic content, including multiple-choice exercises that mirror real-world scenarios.
✓ Expert Instruction: Benefit from the insights and experiences of seasoned professionals in anti-bribery and corruption.
✓ Flexible Learning Environment: Access our course from anywhere, at any time, through our state-of-the-art online platform, designed for busy professionals.
✓ Professional Certification: Earn a distinguished certification issued by the Financial Crime Academy that showcases your expertise in anti-bribery and corruption with an understanding of its importance within the compliance, risk management, and anti-financial crime landscape.
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR
This program is ideally suited for compliance professionals, risk managers, legal advisors, corporate executives, and anyone involved in the governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) functions of their organization. It's particularly beneficial for those working in sectors with high exposure to bribery and corruption risks, such as finance, construction, energy, and international trade, seeking to enhance their expertise in anti-bribery and anti-corruption practices and ensure their organizations adhere to global compliance standards.
ENROLL TODAY
Enrol in our anti-bribery and corruption course today to take a significant step towards becoming an expert in navigating and mitigating enterprise, and financial risks, thereby contributing to the overall success of your organization.
Important! This course, similar to the Financial Crime Academy's Certificate in Anti-Bribery and Corruption, is available on Udemy to support FCA's mission of making professional education more widely accessible. Completion via Udemy grants a certificate of completion only without access to FCA's platform, support, or a verifiable certificate ID. Courses on Udemy do not count towards FCA's CAMP, CAIP, or CFCP programs.