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How to set anti-bribery and corruption governance objectives for your organisation

Airswift

Still, the Bribery Act 2010 makes it illegal for anyone in the UK to give or receive a bribe. Working under the set rules and regulations will enable you to uphold a high reputation in every part of your business operations. Offences under the Bribery Act carry heavy fines and sometimes jail sentences.

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Changing paradigms for IT spend in utility companies: A case for change

Infosys Consulting

It is a well observed fact that large utility companies tend to prefer capital-based projects than operational spend due to the governing regulations overseen by various energy regulatory commissions in the US. Regulations Utility, especially in the US, is a highly regulated industry.

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What is TRACE Reporting? (Part 1 of 6)

Perficient Digital Transformation

TRACE reporting was expanded in March 2010 to include agency-backed securities and again in May 2011 to include asset-backed securities. European MiFID II regulations, which are similar to TRACE for European corporate bonds, were implemented in 2018). Treasury Securities to TRACE. Interested in learning more?

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2022 Dodd-Frank Stress Test Scenarios Released

Perficient Digital Transformation

Federal bank regulators work together to design Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (“CCAR”) stress tests that are designed to ensure that even in the case of a severe recession, significant banks can lend to households and businesses. As repeated by federal bank regulators, the required economic scenarios are not forecasts.

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Is Outsourcing Offshore Right for You? Pros and Cons

Magellan Solutions

Ensuring that the offshore provider has robust security measures and adheres to relevant data protection regulations is crucial. In 2010, Microsoft signed a 3-year contract with the Indian IT company Infosys. Reports show that Google now has more contractors than full-time employees.

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Disability in the Workplace: An Overview of Global Employees’ Rights

Velocity Global

We’ve put together an overview of some regulations regarding disability in the workplace. What constitutes direct and indirect disability discrimination may vary depending on local regulations. If you manage a remote international workforce , a compliance partner can help ensure you’re complying with all applicable regulations.

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What’s up with Cryptocurrencies today? Exploring business opportinities

Vilmate

The maiden instance of a retail purchase using Bitcoins transpired on May 22, 2010. Interesting to know: Boosting the Industry: Smart Contracts in Real Estate On August 6, 2010, hackers uncovered a substantial vulnerability within the Bitcoin protocol. To establish regulations for cryptocurrencies.

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