BROCHURE ISO 37301:2021 TM Ensuring COMPLIANCE.

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IS YOUR COMPANY IN LINE WITHINTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS*?SO MANY LAWS AND REGULATIONS.SO FEW RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE.In an effort to stifle the spread offinancial crimes, specifically MoneyLaundering and Corruption at the globallevel, the world’s governing bodies havewoven together with a complexand ever-expanding web of laws,regulations and standards. And thesesignificantly impact how multi-nationalorganisationsconduct business.If your business isn’t meeting themyriad obligations established bygovernment bodies worldwide, therisk exposure can grow exponentiallyas each day passes.system to safeguard your organisationfrom the internal and externalrisks associated with bribery andcorruption. The guidelines outlinedin the internationally accepted ISO37301:2021 Compliance ManagementSystems (CMS)represent the firststep in developing a framework thatprotects the organisation fromfalling victim to the manyrisks associated withcorporate bribery and/orcorruption.Good corporate governance begins atthe top, with a strong leadership desireto demonstrate that your organisationis taking every available step toprevent bribery and corruption.The challenge comes ininterpreting and complying withthe many various laws, standards,codes and rules which companiesface at a local, regional, and nationallevel. Because of these challenges,you must develop a robust internalLET’S TALK!*The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) The Good PracticeGuidance on Internal Controls, Ethics and Compliance (OECD) The Anti-Corruption Ethics and Compliance Handbook for Business(OECD) The UK Bribery Act 2010 - the British Ministry of Justice’sAdequate Procedures documentNAVIGATING A SEA OF INTERNATIONALCOMPLIANCE STANDARDS TO BUILD AFRAMEWORK FOR AN EFFECTIVE STRATEGICCOMPLIANCE PROGRAM WITH ISO!ISO 37301 is a widely-acceptedstandard that provides guidance forestablishing, developing,implementing, evaluating,maintaining and improving anorganisation’s compliancemanagement program. It covers allcompliance-related issues, includinganti-trust, fraud, misconduct, exportcontrol, anti-money laundering, andother unexpected risks which mightaffect your business.Previously named ISO 19600,the standard was introduced bythe International Organization forStandardisation (ISO) in April 2014, andreplaced by ISO/ DIS 37301 in 2021.ISO 37301 will establish requirements forimplementing a compliance managementsystem, as opposed to ISO 19600 CMS,which only provides recommendations.Who can apply for an ISO 37301compliance management systemcertification? Private organisations: the companyat large, a business unit or asubsidiaryPublic organisations:administrations, services, politicalpartiesNot-for-profit organisations: NGOs,charities, foundations, associationsGET A FREE QUOTE NOW!g Find out more on good governance and ethicalpractices with our team with “Complianceimpact, challenges & future”

ISO 19600 WAS REPLACED– MEET ISO 37301WHEREAS ISO 19600 WAS A GUIDELINE,ISO 37301 IS A CERTIFICATION STANDARD.ISO 37301 is a so-called Type A standard and unlike its predecessor ISO 19600 - is certifiable.That being said, 90% of the new standard isbased on ISO 19600:2014. Companies who havepreviously aligned themselves to this one will notneed to make radical changes. And organisationscan have their compliance management systemverified through an independent third party in thefuture.Certification of your compliance management system byan independent third-party such as ABAC not onlyprovides assurance to your stakeholders, it alsoenables organisations to detect opportunitiesand to further increase the effectiveness oftheir CMS.If your organisation performs regular riskassessments, you have probably noticed thatcorporate compliance consistently ranks as oneof the most significant risks. The implementationand certification of a robust complianceprogram can help you maintain integrity andensure compliance with all applicable rules andregulations in a systematic, structured and proactive manner.Certification against ISO 37301 demonstratesyour organisation’s commitment towards aneffective compliance management system andany of its applicable subsections like:CMS helps organisations to comply with thelegislation that is applicable to them and with thecommitments assumed with their stakeholders.They reduce the economic or reputationalrisks of failing to comply with them and are afundamental tool for organisations to comply withtheir corporate social responsibility policies. Theyundoubtedly help to create a culture of integrityand compliance that fosters sustained successand the survival of the organisation.Do you seek to benchmark your existingsystem against international best practices?WHY CHOOSE ISO 37301:2021CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING? General complianceAnti-briberySanctionsAMLExport controlData privacy.The inclusion of these subsections demonstrates its wideranging applications and its potential to revolutionise youroverall compliance efforts. However, as with all of ISO’sstandards, the requirements are broad enough to allowyou to build a system that best suits the needs of yourorganisation, deciding upon the scope, location, numberof people we interview, depth of the audits within theorganisation, and which subsections to include.GET A FREE QUOTE NOW!

GAIN COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGEWITH OUR ABAC PROGRAM!ABAC is designed to help develop processes and systems that help your organisation effectively manage compliance risksand foster a system-wide business integrity culture. At the surface, organisations that implement ISO 37301 demonstrate acommitment to company-wide good governance and ethical practices, two core principles that contribute to any business’s overalleconomic success. But the benefits of implementation go much deeper and include:1Safeguard yourorganisation’s reputation3Correct potential breachesin a swift & effective manner52Verify your current compliancemanagement system4Become attuned to new & exiting laws,rules & regulations globally6Prove yourorganisation’s integritylevels & business values Be alerted when the risk ofbreaching any regulation exists78Strengthen yourorganisation’s position in Reduce the risk of prosecutioninternational business deals - courts in multiple jurisdictions can consideran organisation’s overall commitment tocompliance when determining penalties incorruption-related legal casesLET’S TALK!

ISO 37001, AN INVALUABLECOMPLEMENTTO ISO 37301The new standard will complementthe existing ISO 37001, Antibribery management systems– Requirements with guidancefor use, which helps organisationscombat bribery both in their ownoperations and throughout theirvalue chains.This globally recognised standardcertifies that an organisation hasimplemented reasonable andproportionate measures to preventbribery and corruption. ABMSestablishes requirements for areassuch as top-level leadership,training, bribery risk assessment,due diligence adequacy, financialand commercial controls, reporting,audit and investigation.Compliance to both standardspresents a unique opportunity forthe organisation to firmly state thatboth anti-bribery and compliancesystems are in line with the highestlevel of international standards.ISO 37001 ABMS is structured tobe easily integrated into an existingcompliance management systemfollowing ISO 37301. Bothstandards focus on establishingbest-practice procedures, controlsand measures to identify, detect,prevent and monitor system-widecorruption while demonstrating astrong commitment to compliance.Your business will benefitspecially if you are seeking acompetitive advantage whilstexpanding operations acrossthe globe, attract potentialinvestors, report to currentstakeholders and build viablepartnerships in the globalmarketplace.Furthermore, such integrationaddresses the marketplaceexpectations that yourorganisation has afirm control overthe operationsof outsidesuppliers, agents,distributors andother third-partyaffiliations.ISO ISO 37301 & ISO 37001CERTIFICATION& TRAININGOur fully equipped auditors and analysts work withyour team in benchmarking the compliance andanti-bribery management systems in accordancewith all international standards.Both certifications help the organisation and its topmanagement, compliance officers, risk managers,internal and external auditors, and all related personnelto work together towards implementing adequatemeasures to prevent non-compliant behaviour onseveral key fronts, including: Comprehending the scope and context of thecompliance management system Equipping the organisation’s leadership viamanagement-led controls Educating personnel on the importance ofcompliance Furthering compliance as a risk mitigation tool Establishing firm compliance objectives Building training programs that foster a strongcorporate culture of compliance Developing effective communications and supportingdocumentation Monitoring the effectiveness of the complianceframework Identifying the necessary actions to ensurecontinuous improvement of the programMORE ON ISO 37001GET A FREE QUOTE NOW!

HELPING YOU MAKE INFORMED,SOUND DECISIONSRisk management is a full-time, ongoing endeavor for organisations intoday’s business world, and it poses constant challenges. Unfortunately,fraud, bribery and corruption are major factors affecting businesses andagencies of all sizes and industries. Being proactive against these riskscan mean the difference between success and ruin.The Risk Management and ABMS Playbook provides tools, checklists, casestudies, FAQs and other resources to help you lead your organisation intobetter preparedness and compliance. Our experts share their own plays to helpyou reduce risk, thereby preventing and detecting more fraud. The first sectionaddress risk management directly: proper third-party due diligence and criticalbackground screening take center stage for this game plan. Section two tacklesbribery and corruption, with tried-and-true measures you can implement to staybetter protected and in compliance with strict laws and regulations.DOWNLOAD EBOOK NOW

HEADQUARTERSABAC Center of Excellence Limited2nd Floor, 5 Harbour Exchange SquareSouth Quay, London E14 9GE UKt: 44 207 868 1575 e: info@ABACgroup.comLET’S TALK!ABAC Center of ExcellenceHuma Khalid, Scheme Managere: huma.k@ABACgroup.com t: 44 777 652 4355, 971 521 042 433Huma, as Scheme Manager, is responsible for leading ABAC and specifically,how ABAC delivers on its commitment to counter bribery and corruption. Huma’sresponsibilities include planning and overseeing all aspects of the ABAC program,which include Certification and Training. Additionally, Huma is overseeing theCompliance Department for the implementation, management and internal auditof CRI Group’s and ABAC compliance programs. These programs are consistentwith regulatory requirements and executive management’s commitment tomaintaining an ethical culture and a high standard of compliance.Zafar I. Anjum, Group Chief Executive Officere: zanjum@CRIgroup.com t: 44 758 8454959, 971 50 9038184Zafar, Group CEO at CRI Group and ABAC has been building a30 years’ career in the areas of anti-corruption, fraud prevention,protective integrity, security, and compliance. Possessing bothindustry expertise and an extensive educational background (MS,MSc, CFE, CII, CIS, MICA, Int. Dip. (Fin. Crime), CII, MIPI, MABI),Zafar Anjum is often the first certified global investigator on the scenewhen multi-national EMEA corporations seek to close compliance orsecurity gaps.