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OPINION: Should the UK follow the US lead in combating fraud and corruption?
Tony McClements explains why he would like to see whistleblowers rewarded for doing the right thing.
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CFTC fixes whistleblower gaps after OIG review
The CFTC OIG found that required “anti-gag” provisions were missing from some of its NDAs from before 2023, and were not included on its website.
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DOJ’s Antitrust Division announces new whistleblower rewards program
Antitrust offenses include price-fixing, bid-rigging, and market allocation; this program seeks to reward whistleblowers for original tips about such violations.
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DOJ’s new era in white-collar enforcement under Trump
Criminal Division’s priority will be to combat fraud including: healthcare, trade and customs, elder, and securities; and national security threats.
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Datatilsynet reports 2024 as record year for new cases and data breaches
The authority issued its largest fine to date, and experienced an increase in reports of personal data breaches.
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When should companies self-report?
The SFO’s recent guidance is just one piece of a larger puzzle.
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DWS hit with huge €25m fine for greenwashing
What this fine means for other firms and why it is a stark reminder of why a whistleblowing policy is needed in the UK.
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Is HMRC targeting lawful tax avoidance and criminalizing it via the back door?
Incentivizing whistleblowers to target lawful tax planning practices is inherently problematic, says Martin Kenney.