Seminar on incorporating anti-corruption policies to corporates

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By 1 October all listed companies are mandated by the listing rules of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) to have its policies described which includes anti-corruption policies disclosed and published on its website.

Companies must adhere to these regulations by implementing internal controls, conducting audits, providing anti-corruption training and establishing transparent reporting structures. Compliance is crucial to avoid legal, financial, and reputational consequences, promote ethical business practices, and foster a culture of integrity within organisations. A seminar to share greater and key insights into this development will be held on 14 August at NHG Collections (former Movenpick) from 2 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. It will assist companies to gear themselves to embracing anti-corruption regulations. The speakers are, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Commissioner Chethiya Goonesekera PC, Dr. Harsha Cabral PC, CSE Chief Regulatory Officer Renuke Wijayawardhane, Dialog Axiata PLC Group General Counsel/Vice President – Group Legal and Regulatory Trinesh Fernando and Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka Former DG Malik Cader.

Key discussions and insights will include: The new anti-corruption laws, incorporating anti-corruption policies, proposed regulations and sanctions. The seminar is useful for directors, lawyers and compliance managers, accountants, auditors and HR managers. The Daily FT is the print partner of the seminar. For registration call Jane 076 366 6246 or https://tinyurl.com/AntiCorruption14