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The UK has introduced several important changes this past year that will shape how organisations manage bribery, fraud, and broader corporate misconduct. A new UK Anti-Corruption Strategy outlines tougher expectations for integrity, public-sector transparency, and oversight of high-risk industries. Regulators are also increasing their focus on the role of intermediaries and advisers who help facilitate illicit activity.
At the same time, the new “failure to prevent fraud” offence expands corporate liability, meaning companies can now be held responsible for fraud carried out by employees, agents, or other third parties acting on their behalf. To help clarify expectations, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has issued updated guidance explaining what an effective compliance programme should look like and how it will be evaluated in enforcement decisions.
This webinar will walk through these developments in a clear and practical way, helping compliance teams understand what has changed, why it matters, and how to prepare.
What You’ll Learn
- The key points of the UK’s new Anti-Corruption Strategy and what it signals for enforcement.
- What the new “failure to prevent fraud” offence means for your organisation.
- How the SFO’s updated guidance affects expectations for compliance programmes.
- Practical steps to strengthen bribery, fraud, and third-party risk controls in 2026.
- What these updates mean for organisations operating in or with ties to the UK.
As UK enforcement expectations continue to evolve, compliance teams will need to move beyond policy-led approaches toward more demonstrable, risk-based controls. This session will equip you with the clarity and practical insights needed to assess current programmes, identify gaps, and take informed steps to strengthen your organisation’s approach to bribery, fraud, and third-party risk.
Time:
- Feb 19th, 10:00 am EST/3:00 pm GMT
Speakers:
The TPRM Expert Series is designed to provide ongoing, practical insight between editions of the Third-Party Risk Management Summit, which will now take place on a biennial basis. Together, they form a connected platform for senior practitioners, regulators, and advisors to engage on evolving enforcement priorities and regulatory expectations across anti-corruption, trade and sanctions, AI, supply-chain transparency, modern slavery, and human rights.
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