Anti-Corruption · Regulatory article
New EU Anti-Corruption Directive: what changes for compliance
The EU is harmonising offences, strengthening sanctions and raising expectations around prevention.
Harmonisation
Public and private bribery, misappropriation, trading in influence, obstruction of justice and concealment move towards more aligned treatment.
Sanctions and reputation
The risk is not only financial. Investigations, news and control failures affect trust, contracts and leadership.
Prevention and third parties
Live risk assessment, operational policies, channels, investigations, training and third-party due diligence become critical components.