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ARTICLE · 26 SEPTEMBER 2012

Bribery and corruption – someone else's problem, surely?

Companies operating offshore are subject to not only NZ bribery and corruption laws, but also those of other countries.

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Does your business have procedures in place to deal with the risks of bribery and corruption – or to respond if an incident is uncovered?

If not, it may be time to take action, particularly if you are among the increasing numbers of New Zealand businesses which operate across borders.

New Zealand companies operating offshore are subject not only to our own "long-arm" bribery and corruption laws, but potentially also to those of other countries. Enforcement agencies are actively seeking out evidence of corporate wrongdoing. New Zealand's reputation as a bribery and corruption-free business environment will be put to the test sooner rather than later.

How clean is New Zealand?

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