Head to Head: Richard Bistrong on lessons learned from a convicted bribe payer
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In this film Punter Southall Law’s Jonathan Armstrong chats with Richard Bistrong of Front-Line Anti-Bribery LLC about his life and times. Richard pleaded guilty and was sentenced in the US for FCPA offences.
Richard worked with the US & UK authorities in undercover investigations but still did time in prison. Richard is now a recognised thought leader in the field of anti-bribery compliance, reflecting on front-line issues which impact international business teams and compliance personnel.
They talk about: – measures to prevent corruption and how the pandemic may have altered behaviours – how success can lead to compliance issues – the dangers of self-justification – the importance of investing properly in compliance – the leadership disconnect – practical tips to stop bad behaviour.
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