Following the outcome of a disciplinary panel, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) this month found that Sweett Group “did not at all times act with integrity” concerning a bribery case relating to its Middle East operations.

RICS on Aug. 17 imposed a fine of £125,000, ordered the British property management, construction, and surveying company to pay costs of £4,590 and subject it to ongoing reporting obligations. The Sweett said it is currently considering whether to appeal.

Jaclyn Jaeger is a freelance contributor to Compliance Week after working for the company for 15 years. She writes on a wide variety of topics, including ethics and compliance, risk management, legal,...