ESG Focus: Bribery - a risk for all business
October 2010
The UK's new Bribery Act is expected to be enacted in 2011. This Act will be more stringent than any other similar regulation on bribery across the world. Companies caught up in bribery and corruption face damage to reputation, significant fines, lawsuits, lost business opportunities and damaged business relations, all of which may have a significant impact upon shareholder value.
Through engaging with companies, Newton is able to gain an insight into the complexities companies face in dealing with this issue. Newton's responsible investment team works closely with Newton's global sector analysts to encourage companies, where necessary, to avoid falling foul of bribery regulation and to safeguard Newton's clients' interests.
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ESG Focus: Bribery - a risk for all business
