Using crime script analysis in financial crimes related to wildlife trafficking

Monica Guy

Senior Specialist / Team Lead Communications and External Relations
+41 61 205 55 12
Biography

In this monthly meeting of the Follow-the-Money Working Group, Jessica Graham of JG Global Advisory will share insights on using “crime script analysis” in financial crimes related to wildlife trafficking. 

Crime script analysis is a powerful tool that allows us to understand the complete sequence of decisions and actions leading up to, during and after a crime. By identifying the players involved at each step and describing their tasks, skills and tools, we can gain valuable insights into the dynamics of wildlife trafficking and related financial crimes.

Asia-Pacific Anti-Corruption Collective Action Forum and Award 2023

Monica Guy

Senior Specialist / Team Lead Communications and External Relations
+41 61 205 55 12
Biography

The Basel Institute on Governance will host the Asia-Pacific Anti-Corruption Collective Action Forum in Manila, Philippines, on 25 September 2023. 

Building on our international series of Collective Action conferences, this in-person event will bring together professionals from across the region to discuss anti-corruption initiatives and share best practices.

Congreso Internacional de Gestión Empresarial y Derecho Penal Económico: Delitos Corporativos y Compliance en Iberoamérica

Monica Guy

Senior Specialist / Team Lead Communications and External Relations
+41 61 205 55 12
Biography

On 2–4 August 2023, the International Congress on "Business Management and Economic Criminal Law: Corporate Crimes and Compliance in Ibero-America" will take place in Quito, Ecuador.

This event is organised by the DDC Foundation in Ecuador, the Observatory of Transnational Organized Crime at the University of Salamanca (Spain) and the Study Center of Economic Criminal Law and Business (Peru). It is supported by the University of San Francisco (Ecuador) and the United States Embassy in Ecuador. The Basel Institute is one of several collaborating organisations.

Policy Brief 12: De-risking of Russian clients: best intentions, unintended consequences

Monica Guy

Senior Specialist / Team Lead Communications and External Relations
+41 61 205 55 12
Biography

After the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the wide-reaching sanctions which ensued, many Western financial institutions began to de-risk Russian clients. Dealing with Russian clients, in many cases, has become expensive from a compliance point of view and toxic from the reputational side.

However, the de-risking of unsanctioned Russian individuals may have a significant impact on the fight against financial crime by potentially causing:

New partnership with Zambia's National Prosecution Authority – Gretta Fenner speaks of the long-term benefits of asset recovery

We are delighted to have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Prosecution Authority of Zambia. The MoU, which covers support for Zambia’s efforts to fight corruption and recover stolen assets, was signed in Zambia’s capital Lusaka on 28 June 2023.

Managing conflicts of interest in the EU, South Korea and Brazil – new study

Effectively managing conflicts of interest in the public sector is crucial to mitigate corruption risks. It is also fundamental to building well-functioning institutions and to generating trust in government. How are different states doing this? What models exist? What are the challenges?

To answer these questions, our new report analyses conflict of interest legislation and management in three case study contexts: South Korea, Brazil and the European Union.

Working Paper 46: Incrementando el impacto de los Pactos de Integridad en la contratación pública: un análisis desde la experiencia en España

Roberta Diamond

Associate, Communications
+41 61 205 55 11
Biography

Este documento de trabajo analiza cuatro Pactos de Integridad en España implementados entre abril de 2017 y enero de 2019. Basándose en el análisis, ofrece recomendaciones específicas para medir y mejorar el impacto de los Pactos de Integridad, especialmente para lograr cambios a largo plazo.

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Enhancing the impact of Integrity Pacts in public procurement: an analysis from Spain‘s experience

Working Paper 47: Conflict of interest legislation in Brazil, South Korea and the European Union: International case studies

Monica Guy

Senior Specialist / Team Lead Communications and External Relations
+41 61 205 55 12
Biography

This Working Paper presents international case studies of legal frameworks addressing conflicts of interest and highlights common challenges, opportunities and lessons for practitioners and other interested stakeholders. The report covers three contexts: two national (South Korea, Brazil) and one supranational (the European Union). 

OECD Toolkit for raising awareness and preventing corruption in SMEs

Nicolas Hocq

Associate, Communications and Events
+41 61 201 18 22
Biography

This Toolkit evaluates foreign bribery and corruption risks for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and offers an awareness-raising toolkit on the importance of adopting anti-corruption measures. Based on data collected through research, interviews with SMEs, business organisations and legal professionals in countries Party to the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention and others, the toolkit presents initiatives that will enable governments, business organisations and large companies to better support SMEs in preventing and fighting foreign bribery and corruption.