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OpinionTips for creating and implementing a global gifts and hospitality policy
Across the globe, gift giving and wining and dining play a role in building business relationships. But be it a tin of cookies, coveted concert tickets, or a gourmet meal, employees should understand what types of gifts and hospitality are acceptable to avoid exposing their company to risk.
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News BriefSEC fines Morgan Stanley $15M to settle allegations of theft of client funds
A lack of supervision and internal controls at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney allowed four of its investment advisers to steal millions from customers before the behavior was detected, the SEC said in charging the firm.
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Blog
Written protocols for compliance
Tom Fox explores written protocols, the foundation upon which an effective compliance program is built.
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Blog
Do the FCPA rules make sense?
How many rules are too many? How complicated are the rules to follow? These are questions Tom Fox explores in the context of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Fortunately, the answer, he says, is quite simple—do not pay bribes.