Understanding Corruption Risk

Corruption risk arises where power, resources, or decision-making authority can be misused for private gain. These risks vary by country, sector, and operating environment, and are often heightened in complex regulatory, high-value, or resource-intensive contexts.

Common forms of corruption include:

• Bribery and facilitation payments

• Abuse of authority and conflicts of interest

• Procurement and licensing fraud

• Embezzlement and financial misconduct

• State capture and political influence

Why Corruption Matters

For organisations, corruption can result in:

• Criminal and civil penalties

• Regulatory enforcement and sanctions

• Contract termination and financial loss

• Long-term reputational damage

For governments and public institutions, corruption undermines:

• Public trust and institutional legitimacy

• Economic stability and investment confidence

• Service delivery and infrastructure development

• Rule of law and governance effectiveness

Our Corruption Risk Services

We support both organisations and governments with risk-based solutions to identify, assess, and manage corruption exposure.

Corruption Risk Assessment

Evaluate corruption exposure across countries, sectors, operations, and value chains to identify high-risk areas and prioritise controls.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC) Advisory

Support the design and strengthening of anti-corruption frameworks, policies, and controls aligned with international standards and regulations.

Due Diligence & Third-Party Risk

Assess corruption risk associated with partners, suppliers, contractors, and agents through enhanced due diligence and ongoing monitoring.

Investigations & Sensitive Reviews

Provide analytical and investigative support for suspected misconduct, regulatory inquiries, or high-risk transactions.

Monitoring & Early-Warning

Track political, regulatory, and governance indicators to identify emerging corruption risks and support proactive mitigation.

Who We Support

Our corruption risk services support:

• Multinational corporations

• Financial institutions and investors

• Government ministries and agencies

• State-owned enterprises

• Development and international organisations

Why Our Approach

Our approach to corruption risk is:

• Risk-based and proportionate

• Independent and objective

• Grounded in data and expert analysis

• Aligned with international best practice

We help clients strengthen governance, reduce exposure, and demonstrate commitment to ethical conduct.

Strengthening Integrity and Trust

Addressing corruption is fundamental to building resilient organisations, effective institutions, and sustainable markets.