Global Bribery and Corruption Outlook

2021

Introduction

Introduction

In 2021, as the world begins to step out of the darkness of the pandemic, the financial support that governments have put in place will start to wane, and with that, the fraud, corruption, and white-collar crime that may have lain hidden since March 2020 will begin to surface. In our view – as you will see throughout this publication – it is not too late to review and improve corporate compliance programs, and such action may even help mitigate issues yet to come to light.

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…it is not too late to review and improve corporate compliance programs, and such action may even help mitigate issues yet to come to light.

Ann C. Kim

Ann C. Kim

Editor and Partner

Liam Naidoo

Liam Naidoo

Editor and Partner

Around the world

Around the world

Anti-corruption enforcement over the next 12 months will no doubt be shaped by the continuing COVID-19 crisis, the economic fallout from the pandemic, and the change in the presidential administration in the United States.

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Although the number of newly charged cases may decrease, we expect the trends we saw in cross-border collaboration in 2020 to continue.

Stephanie Yonekura
Editor and Partner
The global outlook

The global outlook

China

The digital transformation of Chinese retail companies in a post-COVID-19 era – and challenges and risks for compliance

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Continental Europe

Continental Europe – trends in the criminal liability of companies

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Latin America

Anti-bribery and corruption in Latin America – regaining momentum

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South East Asia

Anti-bribery and corruption in South East Asia – beyond the horizon

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Aerospace and Defense

Aerospace, defense, and government services – tighter control ahead

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Financial Institutions

Increased scrutiny for financial institutions

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Life Sciences

Clinical trials and the use of technology to monitor AB&C risks

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Private Capital

Post-acquisition anti-bribery and corruption liability – a growing area of transactional risk

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Sports, Media & Entertainment

Post-pandemic corruption risk in sports, media, and entertainment – in the United States and beyond

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Technology

FCPA enforcement in the technology sector

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About IWCF

About IWCF

About IWCF

Our award-winning team handles all issues relating to enforcement, whistle-blowing, criminal liability, regulatory violations, tax investigations, and asset recovery. We pursue and defend claims against executive boards, and we craft internal programs and policies that comply with global legislation, such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the UK Bribery Act.

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