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19 January 2021Smart Tips for SMEs: Staying Resilient in Times of Adversity The coronavirus pandemic has been a tremendous hit to SMEs and start-ups. While business operators have to stay resilient in the volatile economy, they must not neglect the possible risks and costs that corruption and related malpractices may bring to their companies. The Hong Kong Business Ethics Development Centre (HKBEDC) has released a new issue of the "Smart Tips for SMEs" feature articles series reminding business operators to remain vigilant against corruption in times of adversity. You may click here to download the article. More useful information and ethics resources for SMEs and Start-ups are available on the HKBEDC's "SMEs and Start-ups Corner". Trade associations of different industries and start-up connectors are also welcome to join the "SME Corruption Prevention Network" and "Starting-Up Right! Connectors Network" to help us disseminate integrity messages to your members.

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07 January 2021Online CPD Module on Anti-Corruption Laws and Professional Ethics for Insurance Intermediaries Work-from-home and study-from-home have become the new normals under the COVID-19 pandemic. To facilitate the remote learning of insurance intermediaries, the Hong Kong Business Ethics Development Centre developed an online Continuing Professional Development (CPD) module on anti-corruption laws and professional ethics in collaboration with the Hong Kong Federation of Insurers. Participants may earn 0.5 IA CPD hour on "Ethics or Regulations" upon completion of this half-hour module (only Chinese version is available). You may click here to view the details and enrol. Besides, the ICAC has launched a "Corruption Prevention Guide for Insurance Companies" to assist insurance companies in establishing and strengthening their corruption prevention capabilities. Click here to download the Guide.

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29 October 2020Beware of Con Men Posing as ICAC Officers In recent years, ICAC received complaints about con men posing as ICAC officers in deception cases. Overseas Chinese and local Hong Kong citizens alike fell prey to these scams. In these cases, victims were often told that they were suspects of some unlawful activities (e.g. corruption, fraud and/or money laundering), had earned a great deal from investments or had won a lottery. Whatever the pretexts, the victims would be asked to remit money for certain purposes. The money would then be withdrawn soon after remittance and the imposters disappeared into thin air. Bear in mind that ICAC would never demand deposit or money, or ask anybody to remit or transfer money to any bank account for investigative purposes. If you encounter similar situation or have any queries, immediately call the ICAC 24-hour Report Corruption Hotline (852) 25 266 366. Stay alert and click here to learn more about the tricks used by fraudsters!

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28 September 2020Business operators must not offer bribe to bank staff for opening account Due to the stepping up of international efforts in combating illegal activities including money laundering, terrorist financing and tax evasion in recent years, banks have to take enhanced control measures including a more stringent customer due diligence process to mitigate the potential risks for new customers. As a result, the account opening process is more complex and requires longer time. Although opening a bank account is essential to business operations, business operators must not offer advantages (including money or gifts) to bank staff for the latter's approving or expediting the account opening application, otherwise both the business operator and the bank staff may violate the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (POBO) enforced by the ICAC for offering or accepting a bribe respectively. The maximum penalty is a fine of $500,000 and seven years' imprisonment. Hong Kong Business Ethics Development Centre (HKBEDC), under Community Relations Department of the ICAC, strives to help banks and financial institutions guard against corruption and foster an ethical culture. Click here to visit HKBEDC website for more information about anti-bribery laws and HKBEDC's services. If you suspect corruption, please call the ICAC 24-hour Report Hotline at (852) 25 266 366.

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24 July 2020Ethics Promotion Website for the Insurance industry - To be Clients’ Only One All insurance clients are looking for a professional, honest and trustworthy insurance intermediary to provide them suitable insurance advice and the best protection. The "Integrity for Success" Ethics Promotion Website for the Insurance Industry developed by the Hong Kong Business Ethics Development Centre can help insurance intermediaries equip themselves and be their clients' Only One! The website offers a wide range of ethics training resources and useful information for insurance practitioners. Please visit https://hkbedc.icac.hk/insurance for more details.

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