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TRACE @trace-inc.bsky.social · Aug 4
TRACE President @alexandrawrage.bsky.social was featured on "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" in a segment on corporate corruption. John shared a clip from Bribe, Inc. where CNBC asked Alexandra to give the anti-corruption argument for the law banning bribing foreign governments. bit.ly/450qbhR
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Happy holidays from TRACE! Wishing you joy, peace, and a bright year ahead.
December 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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It is cliche to say that artificial intelligence will impact nearly every industry, bringing changes both predictable and not...

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Author: Marc Schleifer
NEW BriberyMatters Post: How Can AI Help Advance Corruption Investigations?
It is cliche to say that artificial intelligence will impact nearly every industry, bringing changes both predictable and not. The question of how AI is affecting the anticorruption space has been…
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December 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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🎉 Congratulations to Eramet – the winner of our TRACEpro Success Stories Contest!

See their winning submission below 👇

Want to share your success story or join the TRACEpro program? Contact us at tracepro@TRACEinternational.org to learn more!
December 12, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Thank you to everyone who joined us in Washington, D.C. for the special screening of "Bribe, Inc." on International Anti-Corruption Day, and thank you to Jacobson Lopez for sponsoring the event.

🎥 "Bribe, Inc." is now available to stream on Jolt.Film: www.jolt.film/watch/bribei...
December 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Eight weeks out from the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics and six months from North America hosting the FIFA World Cup, we’ll be discussing sports governance issues at the highest levels of sport—from diversity and inclusion to match-fixing, doping... buff.ly/a2v7Tuk

Author: Alexandra Addison-Wrage
NEW BriberyMatters Post: Women’s Hockey Has Stopped Waiting for Permission
Eight weeks out from the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics and six months from North America hosting the FIFA World Cup, we’ll be discussing sports governance issues at the highest levels of sport—from…
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December 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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On International Anti-Corruption Day 2025, the launch of "Bribe, Inc." on Jolt.Film underscores why this day matters—revealing corruption’s real impact across industries and communities.

🌏 Learn more about IACD: www.unodc.org/unodc/en/ant...

🎥 Stream on-demand: www.jolt.film/watch/bribeinc
December 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Welcome Eramet to the TRACE Compliance Community! Headquartered in Paris and active in 16 countries, Eramet advances essential metals for a low-carbon future. We look forward to supporting their commitment to transparency, responsibility, and integrity. Welcome aboard, Eramet!
December 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Register for tomorrow's FREE “Bribe, Inc.” screening in Washington, D.C.!

📍Arleigh & Roberta Burke Theatre at the United States Navy Memorial
⏰ 6:00 pm EST
🎟️ Register: www.jolt.film/watch/bribei...
December 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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FIFA’s decision to award its brand new “Peace Prize” to Donald Trump seemed less like a gesture toward global peace and unity and more a brazen exercise in pandering. The inaugural prize, which was created quietly...

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Author: Alexandra Addison-Wrage
NEW BriberyMatters Post: FIFA’s Toadying “Peace Prize”
FIFA’s decision to award its brand new “Peace Prize” to Donald Trump seemed less like a gesture toward global peace and unity and more a brazen exercise in pandering. The inaugural prize, which was…
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December 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Celebrate International Anti-Corruption Day with "Bribe, Inc." Starting 9 December, stream this must-see documentary on-demand for $15.

In the Washington, D.C. metro area? Join us Tuesday, 9 Dec for a special screening + live Q&A with Jacobson Lopez and TRACE. RSVP: www.jolt.film/watch/bribei...
December 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Join Jacobson Lopez and TRACE for a special screening of "Bribe, Inc." on Tuesday, 9 December, at the Arleigh & Roberta Burke Theatre in Washington, D.C., followed by a Q&A with Alexandra Addison of TRACE and Billy Jacobson of Jacobson Lopez.

RSVP today: www.jolt.film/watch/bribeinc
Bribe, Inc. | Watch on Jolt.Film
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December 4, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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We're reposting an article as part of the debate about the value of the ISO anti-bribery compliance standard. This was first published when the ISO standard was released, but we believe it remains a relevant part of the debate today... buff.ly/SHANi4f

Author: Alexandra Addison-Wrage
BriberyMatters Post: ISO 37001: Standardization and its Discontents
We are reposting an article as part of the debate about the value of the ISO anti-bribery compliance standard. This was first published when the ISO standard was released, but we believe it remains a…
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December 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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In preparation for an upcoming onslaught of exciting sports events during the 2026 Winter Olympics, athletes spend almost every hour of their day in training. They train their bodies as well as their minds...

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Author: Blaise Stanicic
NEW BriberyMatters Post: Elite Athletes: Held to a Higher Standard?
In preparation for an upcoming onslaught of exciting sports events during the 2026 Winter Olympics, athletes spend almost every hour of their day in training. They train their bodies as well as their…
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December 2, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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For the past two decades, compliance has been defined by scale. Robust programs, multilayered policies, and sophisticated monitoring tools are all hallmarks of a well-managed compliance program...

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Author: Michele Crymes
NEW BriberyMatters Post: From Vulnerability to Resilience (Part 5): Why SMEs Will Shape the Next Chapter of Compliance
For the past two decades, compliance has been defined by scale. Robust programs, multilayered policies, and sophisticated monitoring tools are all hallmarks of a well-managed compliance program. Yet,…
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November 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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In this episode from the 2025 TRACE Forum, Misti Mukherjee of Extensio Law and Debra Joy Pérez of United States Pharmacopeia (USP) discuss evolving DEI expectations, share evidence-based recommendations, and highlight why DEI must be central to compliance programs. Listen now: buff.ly/PMLw2qh
NEW Episode on TRACE Podcast: "Bribe, Swindle or Steal":
Explores the world of financial crime—corruption, fraud, money laundering and sanctions through interviews with experts in the field.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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In this second of a two-part series with anticorruption leader and Ukraine expert Matthew Murray about the status of, and risks to, Ukraine’s anticorruption agenda, I explore where he thinks there are opportunities and resources...

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Author: Marc Schleifer
NEW BriberyMatters Post: The Status of Ukraine’s Fight Against Corruption (Part 2)
In this second of a two-part series with anticorruption leader and Ukraine expert Matthew Murray about the status of, and risks to, Ukraine’s anticorruption agenda, I explore where he thinks there…
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November 18, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Welcome North-Brook Limited to the TRACE Compliance Community! Founded in 2011, North-Brook delivers on-shore and off-shore logistics across West Africa, from freight and fuel support to warehousing and crew services. We look forward to supporting their commitment to excellence and compliance!
November 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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We’re delighted to welcome Macwest Limited to the TRACE Compliance Community! A Ghana-owned construction and engineering firm, established in May 2011, Macwest delivers sustainable infrastructure across Sub-Saharan Africa with a focus on precision, integrity, and community impact. Welcome aboard!
November 13, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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In late July of this year, the Ukrainian government’s commitment to rooting out corruption appeared in serious doubt. On July 21, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) searched the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU), leading to the...

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Author: Marc Schleifer
NEW BriberyMatters Post: The Status of Ukraine’s Fight Against Corruption (Part 1)
In late July of this year, the Ukrainian government’s commitment to rooting out corruption appeared in serious doubt. On July 21, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) searched the National…
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November 13, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Among the thousands of professionals displaced when USAID was dismantled were numerous lawyers whose work had undergirded the agency’s programs worldwide...

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Author: Marc Schleifer
NEW BriberyMatters Post: Reimagining the Compliance Side of International Development
Among the thousands of professionals displaced when USAID was dismantled were numerous lawyers whose work had undergirded the agency’s programs worldwide. Understanding that those skills could be…
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November 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Question: As 2025 winds down and compliance priorities continue to evolve, how can teams adapt to meet organizational needs in a changing landscape? buff.ly/ZG8Qgbf

Author: Blaise Stanicic
NEW BriberyMatters Post: 2026 is on the Horizon: Is Your Compliance Strategy Built to Adapt?
As 2025 winds down and compliance priorities continue to evolve, how can teams adapt to meet organizational needs in a changing landscape?
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November 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Question: I am developing new content for my compliance team's annual training and we noticed from feedback on last year's training that a quiz is no longer effective to test knowledge at the end of a module...Do you recommend removing it?

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Author: Blaise Stanicic
NEW BriberyMatters Post: Do We Still Need Quizzes in Compliance Training?
I am developing new content for my compliance team’s annual training, and we noticed from feedback on last year’s training that a quiz is no longer an effective way to test knowledge at the end of a…
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October 30, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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At the 2025 TRACE Forum, Gordon McKechnie of Canadian Bank Note examines the changing dynamics of U.S./Canada relations—from shifting trade priorities and diverging foreign policies to the promise of cooperation through shared resources. Listen now: www.traceinternational.org/resources-po...
NEW Episode on TRACE Podcast: "Bribe, Swindle or Steal": U.S.-Canada Relations: Undefended Border or Deepening Divide?
Explores the world of financial crime—corruption, fraud, money laundering and sanctions through interviews with experts in the field.
www.traceinternational.org
October 29, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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In past decades, there have been a number of protest movements driven to a large extent by public anger about corruption and poor economic governance which brought down governments...

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Author: Marc Schleifer
NEW BriberyMatters Post: What’s Next for Nepal after the Gen Z Protests?
In past decades, there have been a number of protest movements driven to a large extent by public anger about corruption and poor economic governance which brought down governments, including…
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October 28, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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At the 2025 TRACE Forum, Kirk Foster of HII discusses how businesses can navigate evolving risks and strengthen compliance through Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). Learn how ERM can drive smarter decisions, increase efficiency, reduce redundancy, and support business growth.
NEW Episode on TRACE Podcast: "Bribe, Swindle or Steal": Redrawing the Risk Map: Evolving Business Threats and Due Diligence in Uncertain Markets
Explores the world of financial crime—corruption, fraud, money laundering and sanctions through interviews with experts in the field.
www.traceinternational.org
October 22, 2025 at 1:06 PM