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BriberyMatters: Sports, Integrity, and Governance Explore these BriberyMatters posts on elite athlete conduct, FIFA, women’s hockey, and transgender participation shaping fairness in sport.

As the #2026WinterOlympics kick off, the spotlight isn’t just on medals. Explore these BriberyMatters posts on sports governance, fairness, and integrity—from elite athlete conduct and FIFA cases to women’s hockey, transgender participation, and World Cup risks. Check them out: buff.ly/7d6OtXG

NEW BriberyMatters Post: Best Practices for Supporting Ethical Business in the Logistics and Transportation Sector Global compliance officers today are well aware that ESG risks have been a moving target over the last few years. Global human rights guidance has shifted from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, while…

Global compliance officers today are well aware that ESG risks have been a moving target over the last few years. Global human rights guidance has shifted from jurisdiction to jurisdiction... buff.ly/xwfbbQI

Corruption, Sanctions and Putin’s War Regime Podcast · Alexandra Wrage · Alexandra Wrage, president of TRACE, interviews luminaries in the field of financial crime, including bribery, fraud, money-laundering, insider trading and sanctions. …

With the 2026 TRACE London Forum (13–14 May) on the horizon, we’re resharing our episode featuring Leonid Volkov, who spoke at the 2022 London Forum. Leonid discusses corruption in Putin’s Russia, the impact of sanctions, and the toll that rampant corruption has taken on the country. buff.ly/UJ74oTp

NEW BriberyMatters Post: How Do Policy Reforms Impact the Flow of Funds From Corruption? In December 2025, I wrote about my discussion with Daniel Haberly, an expert in illicit financial flows based at the University of Sussex Centre for the Study of Corruption (CSC), regarding how to…

In December 2025, I wrote about my discussion with Daniel Haberly, an expert in illicit financial flows based at the University of Sussex Centre for the Study of Corruption (CSC), regarding how to map the networks that facilitate flows of corrupt funds.. buff.ly/w8mcPPc

Author: Marc Schleifer

With 2026 underway, the TRACE Compliance Community continues to grow: Welcome, Khazna Data Centers! One of the fastest-growing hyperscale data center platforms globally, Khazna delivers advanced, energy-efficient infrastructure powering AI and the digital economy. Welcome Khazna!

NEW BriberyMatters Post: The Constitutionality of Transgender Athlete Bans: Why the Real Battle Isn’t in the Supreme Court On January 13, 2026, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether Idaho and West Virginia can ban transgender athletes from women’s school sports teams. While the Court will address whether such…

On January 13, 2026, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether Idaho and West Virginia can ban transgender athletes from women’s school sports teams. While the Court will address whether such bans discriminate based on sex in violation of Title IX and... buff.ly/QXVL7Gc

Author: Amaris Keys

Bill Browder at the TRACE London Forum Explores the world of financial crime—corruption, fraud, money laundering and sanctions through interviews with experts in the field.

As we look ahead to the 2026 TRACE London Forum, 13–14 May, we’re resharing our episode featuring a conversation with Sir William Browder, KCMG at the 2022 London Forum. Bill shares insights on his book, "Freezing Order" and his pursuit of accountability and justice.

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We’re pleased to announce the release of the NEW and IMPROVED 2026 TRACEpro program! Learn more: 5002429.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Promot...

Set up your TRACEpro program today! Contact us at TRACEpro@TRACEinternational.org

NEW BriberyMatters Post: Bringing the Global Compliance Community Together: A Look at the TRACE Forum For more than two decades, TRACE has brought compliance and risk professionals together for a two-day gathering where members hear directly from enforcement agencies, compliance experts and each…

For more than two decades, TRACE has brought compliance and risk professionals together for a two-day gathering where members hear directly from enforcement agencies, compliance experts and each other, share best practices, discuss emerging compliance challenges... buff.ly/CuTgwC7

2026 London Forum: Home Page 13-14 May | The Sheraton Grand London Park Lane

🚨 2026 London Forum Registration is Now Open! Join us 13 May for a welcome reception and keynote by Emma Luxton, UK SFO, followed by a full day with leading compliance and enforcement experts.

Registration is complimentary for TRACE MNC members spots are limited, secure yours today! buff.ly/Wvtz5en

Rugby, Amateur Sports and the Paris Olympics! Business News Podcast · Updated Weekly · Alexandra Wrage, president of TRACE, interviews luminaries in the field of financial crime, including bribery, fraud, money-laundering, insider trading and…

As anticipation builds for the upcoming Winter Olympics, sports governance and integrity are back in focus. In this 2024 episode, Sally Dennis discusses the professionalization of sports governance, where challenges remain—and why rugby may be uniquely resistant to match fixing. buff.ly/CsD24yK

NEW BriberyMatters Post: Creating a Training Mindset Training can often seem like the dreaded task to complete at the end of the year and avoid for the rest of the year. But training can, and should, be a way to improve and move forward within an…

Training can often seem like the dreaded task to complete at the end of the year and avoid for the rest of the year. But training can, and should, be a way to improve and move forward within an employee's lifecycle and should be seen not as a burden... buff.ly/OD8kU5Q

Author: Blaise Stanicic

NEW BriberyMatters Post: Who Really Bears the Risk of Hosting the World Cup? When a city is selected to host the FIFA World Cup, the announcement is framed as a civic triumph. Officials point to global visibility, tourism, and long-term economic benefits. Renderings of…

When a city is selected to host the FIFA World Cup, the announcement is framed as a civic triumph. Officials point to global visibility, tourism, and long-term economic benefits. Renderings of upgraded stadiums and revitalized neighbourhoods are flashed to the media. buff.ly/Y4jWQ5N

We’re reposting our 2018 episode with investigative reporter and author Ken Bensinger, who unpacks decades of FIFA misconduct. Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/7752...

Have you checked out this BriberyMatters blog on the recent FIFA case dismissal? www.briberymatters.com/post/after-w...

We’re pleased to announce the 2026 TRACE London Forum! Members from across the UK and Europe will gather for two days on emerging compliance challenges, global regulatory trends, and best practices, opening with a keynote from the UK Serious Fraud Office. More details will be available soon.

NEW BriberyMatters Post: After Winning, the DOJ Walked Away: What the FIFA Case Dismissal Means for Foreign Commercial Bribery Enforcement In July, federal prosecutors secured a significant appellate victory affirming their power to prosecute foreign commercial bribery worldwide. Yet when defendants Hernán Lopez and Full Play Group…

In July, federal prosecutors secured a significant appellate victory affirming their power to prosecute foreign commercial bribery worldwide. Yet when defendants Hernán Lopez and Full Play Group petitioned for Supreme Court review, the DOJ reversed course, abandoning both the case... buff.ly/H3rdBrt

NEW BriberyMatters Post: New Leadership and New Initiatives at the International Anti-Corruption Academy The International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) was founded in 2010 in Vienna, Austria, to provide anti-corruption education and training to professionals and practitioners, advance new research in…

The International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) was founded in 2010 in Vienna, Austria, to provide anti-corruption education and training to professionals and practitioners, advance new research in the field, serve as a platform for dialogue and networking...

Kick off the new year by looking back—and preparing for what’s ahead! Join us on Thursday, 29 January for our annual FCPA Year in Review webinar featuring Lisa Miller, Partner at Sidley Austin LLP.

Open to the public. We hope you’ll join us. Register today: info.traceinternational.org/012926

Creating Compliance: How to Activate Learners in Compliance Messaging Effective compliance training uses engaging, practical experiences to drive real behavior change beyond checklist learning.

In this NEW Training Industry article, TRACE’s Sunny McCall and Blaise Stanicic share insights on how organizations can activate and involve learners through more effective compliance messaging—by making training relevant, engaging, and continuous.

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Mapping the Networks that Facilitate Corruption Flows Estimating the global volume of illicit financial flows stemming from tax evasion, laundering criminal proceeds, terrorist financing, financial fraud and corruption is an inexact science. The UN once ...

Estimating the global volume of illicit financial flows stemming from tax evasion, laundering criminal proceeds, terrorist financing, financial fraud and corruption is an inexact science. The UN once estimated that...

Continue reading: www.briberymatters.com/post/mapping...
Author: Marc Schleifer

Happy holidays from TRACE! Wishing you joy, peace, and a bright year ahead.

NEW BriberyMatters Post: How Can AI Help Advance Corruption Investigations? It is cliche to say that artificial intelligence will impact nearly every industry, bringing changes both predictable and not. The question of how AI is affecting the anticorruption space has been…

It is cliche to say that artificial intelligence will impact nearly every industry, bringing changes both predictable and not...

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Author: Marc Schleifer

🎉 Congratulations to Eramet – the winner of our TRACEpro Success Stories Contest!

See their winning submission below 👇

Want to share your success story or join the TRACEpro program? Contact us at tracepro@TRACEinternational.org to learn more!

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Washington, D.C. for the special screening of "Bribe, Inc." on International Anti-Corruption Day, and thank you to Jacobson Lopez for sponsoring the event.

🎥 "Bribe, Inc." is now available to stream on Jolt.Film: www.jolt.film/watch/bribei...

NEW BriberyMatters Post: Women’s Hockey Has Stopped Waiting for Permission Eight weeks out from the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics and six months from North America hosting the FIFA World Cup, we’ll be discussing sports governance issues at the highest levels of sport—from…

Eight weeks out from the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics and six months from North America hosting the FIFA World Cup, we’ll be discussing sports governance issues at the highest levels of sport—from diversity and inclusion to match-fixing, doping... buff.ly/a2v7Tuk

Author: Alexandra Addison-Wrage

On International Anti-Corruption Day 2025, the launch of "Bribe, Inc." on Jolt.Film underscores why this day matters—revealing corruption’s real impact across industries and communities.

🌏 Learn more about IACD: www.unodc.org/unodc/en/ant...

🎥 Stream on-demand: www.jolt.film/watch/bribeinc

Welcome Eramet to the TRACE Compliance Community! Headquartered in Paris and active in 16 countries, Eramet advances essential metals for a low-carbon future. We look forward to supporting their commitment to transparency, responsibility, and integrity. Welcome aboard, Eramet!

Register for tomorrow's FREE “Bribe, Inc.” screening in Washington, D.C.!

📍Arleigh & Roberta Burke Theatre at the United States Navy Memorial
⏰ 6:00 pm EST
🎟️ Register: www.jolt.film/watch/bribei...

NEW BriberyMatters Post: FIFA’s Toadying “Peace Prize” FIFA’s decision to award its brand new “Peace Prize” to Donald Trump seemed less like a gesture toward global peace and unity and more a brazen exercise in pandering. The inaugural prize, which was…

FIFA’s decision to award its brand new “Peace Prize” to Donald Trump seemed less like a gesture toward global peace and unity and more a brazen exercise in pandering. The inaugural prize, which was created quietly...

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Author: Alexandra Addison-Wrage

Celebrate International Anti-Corruption Day with "Bribe, Inc." Starting 9 December, stream this must-see documentary on-demand for $15.

In the Washington, D.C. metro area? Join us Tuesday, 9 Dec for a special screening + live Q&A with Jacobson Lopez and TRACE. RSVP: www.jolt.film/watch/bribei...