Case Studies
Our case studies contain analysis and discussion points for users to better understand the legal provisions. They also provide suggestions on how to prevent corruption, fraud and malpractices.
Martin manages the research department of a securities company. On one business encounter, he meets Johnny who is the CEO of a listed company which engages in infrastructure development throughout Asia. Johnny tells Martin that his company is in the final stage of obtaining the bid for the building of a highway in a Southeast Asian country and the terms offered by the government concerned are very attractive. Johnny is optimistic that his company will make a huge profit from the project. Having arrived back at his office, Martin issues a research report stating that Johnny’s company will obtain the profitable construction contract and he recommends the purchase of its stocks.
Mr Kwok, manager of a listed company, was responsible for his company’s property investment. He solicited “commission” from two estate agents who sourced suitable properties for his company.
An estate agent gave ‘a token of thanks’ to a manager of a listed company who was responsible for property redevelopment for leaking out confidential information.
A listed company exclusively authorised an estate agency to sell a factory building unit by tender. The estate agency manager and his subordinate were both offered “lai see” for showing favour to one of the tenderers.