Effective Due Diligence

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

• Understanding the Fundamentals: Gain a comprehensive understanding of due diligence principles and practices within the context of anti-bribery efforts, including the significance of due diligence in mitigating bribery and corruption risks.
• Legal Compliance Mastery: Familiarize yourself with the legal framework and compliance obligations related to anti-bribery laws and regulations, enabling you to navigate legal requirements effectively and mitigate legal risks associated with non-compliance.
• Practical Application Proficiency: Develop practical skills in conducting due diligence, including risk assessment, data collection, analysis techniques, and documentation methods, empowering you to apply due diligence effectively in real-life scenarios and business operations.
• Integration and Continuous Improvement: Learn strategies for integrating due diligence practices seamlessly into business processes and understand the importance of ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement in enhancing due diligence effectiveness and maintaining organizational integrity over time.

LEARNING OUTCOME :

By the end of the training, participants will be equipped with a solid understanding of due diligence principles in the context of anti-bribery measures. They will possess practical skills to conduct effective due diligence, identify bribery risks, and navigate legal compliance requirements confidently. Ultimately, participants will be prepared to integrate due diligence practices into their organizations, contributing to a culture of transparency, integrity, and compliance with anti-bribery laws.

The target audience for Effective Due Diligence training includes business professionals in M&A, compliance officers, risk management professionals, financial analysts, project managers, consultants, entrepreneurs, small business owners, legal professionals, and anyone interested in informed decision-making in business

1 DAY (900am-500pm)
MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO ANTI-BRIBERY AND DUE DILIGENCE
•    Welcome and Introduction to the Training
•    Overview of Anti-Bribery Laws and Regulations
•    Consequences of Non-Compliance
•    Importance of Due Diligence in Preventing Bribery and Corruption

MODULE 2: UNDERSTANDING DUE DILIGENCE
•    Definition and Purpose of Due Diligence
•    Types of Due Diligence (Legal, Financial, Operational, Reputational)
•    Due Diligence Process and Framework
•    Factors Contributing to Bribery Risks
•    Red Flags of Bribery and Corruption
Case Studies and Examples of Bribery Incidents

MODULE 3: CONDUCTING DUE DILIGENCE
•    Preparing for Due Diligence: Planning and Scope
•    The Six Pillars of Due Diligence. 
•    Data Collection Methods and Sources
•    Risk Assessment and Analysis Techniques
•    Accessing Public and Private Data Sources
•    Integrating Due Diligence into Business Processes
•    Creating an Effective Due Diligence Policy
•    Reviewing and Updating Due Diligence Procedures
Activities: Practical Exercises, Group Discussion, Scenario Analysis

Interactive lectures, discussion, Question & Answers

SUDHAGARAN STANLEY A/L KANAGA SUNDARAM
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)- Northumbria University, Newcastle UK
Certificate in Legal Practice- The Malaysian Legal Profession Qualifying Board

Sudhagaran Stanley read Law at Northumbria University in Newcastle UK. He currently holds the position of Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center), an organization dedicated to advocating for good governance and combating corruption in both the public and private sectors.

Throughout his professional career, Stanley has held several significant roles, including his past position as Chairman of the Commission of Migrant and Itinerants, Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei. He also served as the former Coordinator of the Migration Working Group Malaysia. In addition, he co-founded the Lifebridge Learning Center, where he sits on the Board of Directors. This center provides free education to disadvantaged urban residents and refugees in Malaysia. Stanley is also a co-founder of the Islanders Tamil Youth Network, a youth movement based in Penang.

Stanley's work has taken him to various countries around the world, where he has presented and participated in training sessions, conferences, and advocacy meetings related to his extensive portfolio. These countries include the US, UK, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, UAE, India, Nepal, Indonesia, Cambodia, Philippines, Thailand, and Singapore.

In 2018, Stanley was selected as one of six leaders by the British High Commission in Malaysia to represent Malaysia in the "Young Leaders Exchange Visit" to the United Kingdom. During this visit, he engaged with institutions such as the British Parliament, The Foreign and Commonwealth Office, The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), and the Westminster Foundation for Democracy.

Stanley is known for his expertise in human rights, good governance, and anti-corruption policies, which are frequently published by Malaysian news media outlets. He has provided interviews to various news agencies, including Bernama, Astro Awani, Malaysiakini, The Edge, BFM radio, The Sun, Sinar Harian, and The Star. Additionally, Stanley has been featured on the "Consider This" live show a number of times on Astro Awani, where he discusses anti-corruption and related topics.

His professional background includes close collaboration with institutions such as The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and The National Centre for Governance, Integrity, and Anti-Corruption (GIACC). He has contributed his views on policies and laws, as well as participated in joint programs as part of his work portfolio. Stanley is a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on political finance, a parliamentary working group comprising members from the ruling coalition, opposition, and civil society. This group advocates for political finance law reform in Malaysia. He is also a member of the Whistleblower Protection Act reform task force, led by the Legal Affairs Division under the Prime Minister's Department, aimed at reviewing and proposing amendments to the act. Furthermore, Stanley has conducted training sessions for civil servants and government-linked labor union leaders as part of an anti-corruption strategy to foster a change in attitude and align public service delivery with good governance principles. He has also been involved in investigation committees and panels established by management to probe suspected corrupt incidents and abuse of power within organizations, providing recommendations for policy improvement.

Other Qualifications:

• Authorized Unit Trust Consultant- Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia
• Authorized Insurance Consultant- The Malaysian Insurance Institute
• Registered Financial Planner- Zurich Insurance Malaysia
• Certification on Ethical Business and Recruitment Practices in Labour Migration in the Middle East, North Africa and Asia (Diplomacy Training Program) Faculty of Law, University of New South Wales, Australia
• Certification on Contemporary Challenges to International Criminal Justice (Summer Academy) Northumbria University, Newcastle UK.
• Certification on Business and Human Rights (Diplomacy Training Program) Faculty of Law, University of New South Wales Australia
• A-Levels Thinking Skills- Cambridge University London
• Accredited Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD-Corp) Trainer

To contact Stanley for any speaking, training and consultancy engagements, please contact us at +603 8074 9056 | Mobile +6012 6869  628 or email: info@iTrainingExpert.com

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