Laws & Regulations

USA

A U.S. federal law aimed at improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures to protect investors and prevent financial crimes. The Act enforces whistleblower protections to ensure that employees who report violations of securities laws are shielded from retaliation.

Private Sector, Finance & Insurance

USA

A chapter of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines that prescribes how fines are calculated for organizations convicted of federal crimes, introducing the culpability score system, and outlining permissible ways to reduce sanctions through an effective compliance and ethics program, and self-reporting.

Private Sector, Public Sector

EU

A consolidated set of anti-money laundering rules for the EU, introducing harmonized due diligence, beneficial ownership, and expanded reporting standards under the EU Whistleblower Directive.

Finance & Insurance

USA

A required clause for certain U.S. federal contracts, creating an obligation for applicable contractors and subcontractors to maintain an internal control system and a confidential reporting mechanism, and disclose credible evidence of certain violations.

Private Sector, Public Sector

Qatar

Qatar's first national data protection statute requiring organizations that process personal data electronically to secure consent, protect sensitive information, and report serious breaches to the National Cyber Security Agency.

Private Sector, Public Sector

EU

A landmark regulation that creates the EU’s first harmonized criminal law framework for corruption, setting common offense definitions and minimum penalties for individuals and companies across all member states.

Private Sector, Public Sector

USA

The FinCEN Whistleblower Program rewards individuals who report Bank Secrecy Act and sanctions violations, while protecting eligible whistleblowers from employer retaliation under a framework established by the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020.

Private Sector, Public Sector, Finance & Insurance

UK

A significant UK regulation that introduces a corporate criminal offense for failure to prevent fraud, holding large organizations liable if they lack reasonable procedures to prevent associated persons from committing fraud for their benefit.

Private Sector, Public Sector

Qatar

The QFCRA Whistleblowing Rules require Qatar Financial Center-authorized firms to implement a protected reporting policy with independent channels, allowing employees and other stakeholders to report wrongdoing confidentially and without retaliation.

Private Sector, Public Sector, Finance & Insurance

UAE

A landmark UAE law that established the Dubai Economic Security Center and introduced whistleblower protections for individuals who report financial crimes.

Private Sector, Public Sector