Blog26th Jun 2024 Protecting Data Privacy in Global Whistleblowing Schemes Implementation of a whistleblowing hotline provides businesses with an effective tool to provide their employees with a confidential route to report wrongdoing in the workplace and aid global enterprises in combating fraud, bribery, corruption and financial malpractice. However, planning a… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Tough new fines loom for safety slip-ups If you thought a breach of health and safety regulations would just result in a rap over the knuckles, new sentencing guidelines may make you think again, argues Sean McAuley of accountancy firm AAB. From 1st February 2016, the sentencing… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 The Long & Winding Road Volkswagen’s troubles are far from over, but could this all have been avoided? Over a month has passed since the Volkswagen emission scandal hit headlines around the globe, but the full extent of the damage may not become apparent for… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 The Long Arm of The Law: Fife firm falls foul of far-reaching anti-corruption legislation Since coming into force in 2011, the Bribery Act 2010, widely described as the toughest and furthest-reaching anti-corruption legislation in international law, has claimed dozens of scalps. And just last month, a Scottish cabling company set a new precedent after… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 See, Hear and Speak Up The UK’s Public Information Disclosure Act 1998 was introduced in order to ensure there was comprehensive protection in place for employees so that they could come forward and report serious wrongdoing in their workplace, by making a ‘protected disclosure’, without… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Whistleblowing – much more than a tick box Most organisations today are faced with the increasing threat of internal fraud in the workplace. Employee the costs businesses across the globe billions each year. The financial losses fail to reflect the full picture of course. Business owners who suffer… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 From feast to famine – time to refocus We are experiencing tough times in oil and gas at the moment. The oil price is putting the squeeze on margins; projects are being put on hold, and exploration is viewed currently as an unnecessary cost, rather than a means… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Fraud Prevention & Investigation Appointment Fraud Prevention and Investigation Appointment We are delighted to announce the appointment of Sean McAuley as Senior Manager within our Fraud Prevention & Investigation service line. Sean, who is a fully accredited Counter-Fraud investigation officer and Manager, joins AAB from… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Whistleblowing & Fraud Detection Despite the very many different cultural beliefs and nuances worldwide, it would appear that in terms of Fraud detection, whistleblowing/hotline mechanisms for organisations and their employees are the most successful the world over. Figures released in the recently published ACFE… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Don’t Ignore The Messenger In a recently published report where 1000 employees with first-hand experience of whistleblowing/use of hotlines were interviewed, it was found that 600 of them received no response or feedback, either positive or negative, from their management. Any employee who has… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Whistleblowing Reforms The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 takes effect from 25 June. In terms of whistleblowing/hotlines, this new piece of legislation aims to amend the protection offered to those persons who highlight their concerns and pass information. The changes involve… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Why Didn’t We See It? There was a substantial fraud in our company and we missed it. Hindsight is a wonderful thing. Conducting an enquiry after the event may show that there were many warning signs or red flags present. If only we had recognised… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Deferred Prosecution Agreements Another good reason to implement SeeHearSpeakUp in your organisation… Businesses should welcome the recent announcement by the Solicitor General, where Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPA’s) are to be introduced in the UK. When an organisation comes forward and admits to ‘wrong-doing’,… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Hotline Failed to Blow Whistle Another year, another instance of corporate misconduct and ethics failure. There are few smiling faces at Olympus the Japanese camera maker, after it found itself exposed to unwanted and negative international headlines when it dismissed their Chief Executive, only to… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 A Warning for Investors Given recent events, where the Serious Fraud Office won a civil recovery order against a principal shareholder of a company that had admitted corruption – is it now the time for Investors to ask probing questions on the adequate procedures… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest The Benjamin Franklin quote could not be more appropriate given the global financial crisis, austerity measures, new anti-bribery legislation and the continued threat of fraud and financial misconduct in the workplace. SeeHearSpeakUp, the unique external and independent whistleblowing/hotline service provides… By Caroline Murphy View more