Compliance

International Compliance, Governance & Ethics

Master essential international compliance frameworks, corporate governance principles, and ethical decision-making strategies.

5 days

All formats

Learning Outcomes

Define compliance and ethics in international corporate environments and understand their critical role in business operations
Differentiate between key legal frameworks including UK Bribery Act, FCPA, and UK Corporate Governance Code
Recognize and assess bribery risks, including active/passive bribery, facilitation payments, and third-party relationships
Implement effective corporate governance frameworks aligned with international best practices and local regulations
Develop risk management and internal control systems for multinational operations
Foster a culture of compliance and ethical behavior throughout global organizations
Apply whistleblowing procedures and legal protections in international contexts
Create comprehensive governance frameworks tailored to organizational needs and regulatory requirements

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Compliance & Ethics Fundamentals

Explore compliance definitions, legal frameworks (FCPA, UKBA, UKCGC), ethical decision-making, and real-world compliance failures. Interactive scenarios and case studies reinforce learning.

Day 1

Module 2: Anti-Bribery & Corruption Laws (FCPA & UK Bribery Act)

Deep dive into FCPA and UKBA provisions, enforcement reach, types of bribery, third-party risks, gifts/hospitality guidelines, and reporting mechanisms with practical scenarios.

Day 2

Module 3: International Corporate Governance Principles

Master corporate governance fundamentals, global frameworks comparison, UK Corporate Governance Code principles, director responsibilities, and ethical dilemmas in international contexts.

Day 3

Module 4: Risk Management & Internal Controls

Develop comprehensive risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies. Learn to implement internal controls, monitoring systems, and reporting mechanisms for global operations.

Day 4

Module 5: Building Compliance Culture & Governance Frameworks

Foster organizational compliance culture, create governance frameworks, implement best practices, and develop sustainable compliance programs for international operations.