UK, France, & Switzerland Join Forces in New Anti-Corruption Taskforce Amid U.S. FCPA Pause
Key Takeaways New Anti-Corruption Taskforce: The UK’s Serious Fraud Office, France’s Parquet National Financier, and Switzerland’s Office of the Attorney General have formed a taskforce to strengthen collaboration and tackle international bribery and corruption. Timely Announcement: The taskforce was announced amid the U.S. decision to pause FCPA enforcement for 180 days, creating potential shifts in global anti-corruption efforts and enforcement priorities.Cross-Border Cooperation: The three agencies will work together more closely, leveraging their expertise and jurisdiction to target cross-border corruption and financial crime.Commitment to Combating Crime: Officials from the UK, France, and Switzerland emphasized the importance of international partnerships in tackling…