Summary By way of inheritance, Millennials and Generation-Z will be recipients of the next great wealth transfer. While estimates vary on the exact amount, there is no disputing that these recipients of wealth will become...

Summary MSMEs are facing a tremendous amount of uncertainty these days. Between the impacts of COVID-19, uncertain business futures, and changing economic realities, MSMEs are facing the brunt of the impact. Risk management therefore becomes...

Summary Effective monitoring is a key recommendation made consistently by regulators and experts in the area of anti-bribery and corruption. Companies with weak monitoring procedures not only face the risk that bribery will occur. They...

Summary Properly embedded finance and procurement controls provide one of our most important lines of defence against corruption.It is hardly surprising therefore that international anti-corruption laws and guidelines place significant emphasis on the duties performed...

Summary When we think of the business areas responsible for countering bribery, we might first think of legal, compliance, procurement and, of course, top management. However, in many companies, several of the most important efforts...

Summary When it comes to the bottom line, few business functions are more important than sales and marketing. However, from the perspective of anti-corruption experts, sales and marketing activities can present a significant risk. With...

Summary With the OECD and the UK Bribery Act both focusing on the specific issue of companies bribing public officials abroad, interactions between businesses and their host governments around the world have never been more...

Summary COVID-19 has not only impacted businesses, but the impact has been felt across all aspects of our economy. With the economic turmoil caused by the pandemic, it is clear there will be serious repercussions...

Summary Uncertainty is an inevitable facet in the life cycle of MSMEs. Now, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues on without an end in sight, fiscal management becomes a priority for MSMEs as they grapple with...

Summary Despite being nearly half a year into the global lockdown, the current economic condition for MSMEs across the Gulf Region remains uncertain, and decision-makers are scrambling to put together protections and policies to safeguard...