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The UK Bribery Act and ECCTA Compliance Guide

A practical guide to the UK’s major anti-bribery and economic crime laws – what they mean, how they overlap, and how to prepare your organization for stronger enforcement.

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Expanded liability

Failure to prevent" laws now target more offenses and actors

Stronger prevention expectations

Six core compliance principles required for defense

Increased transparency

Identity checks, filings and risk ownership under scrutiny

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Bribery, fraud and corporate crime: What UK Companies need to know about the UK Bribery Act and the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA)

 Two key laws are reshaping UK regulatory compliance: the Bribery Act 2010 and the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA). Both introduce strict liability offenses for failure to prevent financial crimes and demand active, risk-based prevention programs. 

This white paper provides a side-by-side overview of these evolving requirements. It offers practical guidance for compliance leaders building robust programs to prevent bribery, fraud and other economic crimes.

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What you’ll learn in this white paper

Download your copy today to learn: 

  • How the UK Bribery Act and ECCTA compare and overlap – and what’s new in 2025 
  • Which organizations fall under “failure to prevent” obligations 
  • The six compliance principles that protect against liability 
  • What’s changing with identity verification and Companies House requirements 
  • Steps to prepare for the ECCTA’s “senior manager’s regime” and September 2025 enforcement
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