Europe, the Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Anti-Bribery and Corruption Training

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Course Summary

Bribery and corruption hide in gifts, hospitality, and third-party deals, not just cash. This Ethena course helps your EMEA teams spot red flags and act under the region’s anti-corruption laws.

  • Key EMEA anti-bribery laws and frameworks
  • Gifts, travel, and entertainment red flags
  • Books, records, and internal controls
  • Speaking up when something looks wrong

Included Modules:

Introduction to Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Introduces why anti-bribery matters across EMEA and how this course prepares your teams to recognize, prevent, and report corruption risks at work.

The Basics: Corruption and Bribery Explained

Defines bribery, corruption, facilitation payments, and kickbacks, and shows how they surface in everyday business across the EMEA region.

Geography and Corruption Risk

Explains how corruption risk varies by country and sector, and why local context shapes the controls your teams need across EMEA markets.

Germany: Anti-Corruption Compliance

Covers Germany’s anti-corruption rules under the Criminal Code, including bribery of officials and private-sector corruption that companies must prevent.

France: Sapin II Law

Explains France’s Sapin II law, which requires large companies to adopt anti-corruption programs, risk mapping, and whistleblowing channels.

The UK Bribery Act Explained

Covers the UK Bribery Act 2010, including the corporate failure-to-prevent offence and the adequate-procedures defence companies can rely on.

Austria Anti-Bribery Laws

Outlines Austria’s anti-bribery provisions in the Criminal Code, covering bribery of public officials and corruption in private business dealings.

Italy's Legislative Decree 231

Explains Italy’s Legislative Decree 231/2001, which makes companies liable for corruption unless they adopt and follow an effective compliance model.

Luxembourg Anti-Bribery Laws

Outlines Luxembourg’s anti-corruption rules in the Criminal Code, covering active and passive bribery of public officials and private parties.

Dutch Anti-Bribery Laws

Covers the Netherlands’ anti-bribery provisions under the Dutch Criminal Code, addressing bribery of officials and corruption in the private sector.

Spain Anti-Bribery Laws

Explains Spain’s anti-corruption rules under the Penal Code, including corporate criminal liability and the compliance programs that reduce it.

The UAE Federal Penal Code: Anti-Bribery Provisions

Outlines the UAE Federal Penal Code’s anti-bribery provisions, covering bribery of public officials and corruption within private business dealings.

Recognizing High-Risk Behaviors

Helps your teams spot warning signs of bribery, such as unusual payments, vague invoices, and pressure to bypass normal approval controls.

Gifts, Travel, and Entertainment

Explains when gifts, travel, and hospitality cross the line into improper influence and how your teams should handle and record them.

Practical Anti-Bribery Strategies

Offers practical steps to prevent bribery, including due diligence, clear approvals, and knowing when to pause a deal and ask questions.

Books, Records, and Internal Controls

Explains why accurate books and strong internal controls matter, and how proper record-keeping helps detect and deter corrupt payments.

Public Officials and Corruption Risk

Explains who counts as a public official and why dealings with governments carry heightened bribery risk that demands extra care and oversight.

PEPs: What You Need to Know

Explains who politically exposed persons are, the elevated corruption risk they pose, and the enhanced due diligence your teams should apply.

Anti-Corruption Legal Frameworks

Surveys international anti-corruption frameworks like the OECD Convention and UNCAC, and how they shape national laws across the EMEA region.

What's at Stake: Bribery and Corruption

Shows the real consequences of bribery, from fines and prison to reputational damage, and why prevention protects both people and the business.

Speak Up Culture

Encourages a speak-up culture, explaining how to report concerns safely, what protections exist, and why early reporting stops corruption spreading.

Why is this training important for workplaces?

Anti-Bribery and anti-corruption best practices are designed to be applied by an organization, not just memorized. Bribery and corruption are not only against corporate ethics, but they are also illegal and punishable by fines, imprisonment, and could cause reputational damage for both the employee and the employer. Proper training can help boost awareness of various corruption regulations and reduce the risk of expensive fines and reputational damage.

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