International laws on bribery and corruption have become significantly more stringent over the past few years, and violations now carry substantially higher fines.
Regulators and law enforcement agencies around the world are sharing case-related information more actively, leading to closer cross-border cooperation.
KPMG helps organizations in all industries in preventing, detecting and effectively responding to bribery and corruption risks.
Navigating multi-jurisdictional legal exposure
Multinational companies with operations or links to the UK or the US face complex anti-bribery and corruption regulations. Many organizations struggle to understand which national and international requirements apply and how to ensure their compliance programs meet regulatory expectations.
We help clients map applicable obligations, assess their programs against regulatory requirements and define a practical, achievable roadmap to compliance.
Meeting compliance and regulatory requirements
Organizations must ensure their compliance programs and internal controls meet evolving regulatory expectations and international standards. Assessing whether existing frameworks are sufficiently robust can be challenging.
We review your internal controls framework and compliance programs and align them with recognized standards and regulatory expectations.
Responding to allegations of bribery & corruption
Allegations of bribery and corruption can expose organizations to significant legal, financial and reputational risks. Responding quickly, objectively and effectively is critical to establishing the facts and addressing potential control weaknesses.
We conduct independent bribery and corruption-related investigations to clarify the facts, identify weak controls and support you in taking appropriate action.
Certifying your ABC management system
Organizations are increasingly expected to demonstrate strong anti-bribery and corruption controls. Achieving certification of an ABC management system in line with ISO 37001 can be complex and requires well-designed governance, processes and controls.
We design, implement and certify ABC management systems aligned with ISO 37001, tailored to your organizational needs.
At KPMG Switzerland, we partner with you to strengthen your compliance programs, address shortcomings in the internal control environment and support remediation when preventive measures fail.
Our comprehensive approach is designed to help organizations meet regulatory expectations, close compliance gaps and foster a culture of integrity.
Supporting a global telecom leader under a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA)
A global telecommunications company under DPA for breaching the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) faced one of the ten highest FCPA fines imposed by the Department of Justice. To meet the DPA requirements, the company had to implement a robust anti-bribery compliance program, subject to annual monitoring.
KPMG provided critical support by reviewing internal controls, financial reporting, anti-corruption measures, staffing and internal audit functions. We also conducted bribery risk assessments and in-country reviews in high-risk regions. Thanks to its global network, KPMG was able to deliver local expertise, enabling the monitor to integrate its findings and recommendations into reports for the authorities.
We work proactively to help you achieve compliance or support your company in responding to regulatory or law-enforcement actions.
We tailor compliance programs for bribery and corruption to each company individually, so it fits the industry, relevant regulations, company size and risk appetite.
