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Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

An amendment to the Securities Exchange Act created to prohibit bribery of foreign officials by publicly held US companies.

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

Legislation in the United States, passed in 1977, that banned U.S. corporations and others from bribing foreign officials in order to secure better business conditions. Prior to the passage of this Act, many American companies made unethical payments to high government officials in other countries to secure a contract or perhaps a legal change that would make it easier for an American company to conduct business in the foreign country. The Act also increased transparency requirements for some security issuers. It was amended by the International Anti-Bribery Act of 1998.

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

A 1977 amendment to the Securities Exchange Act that sets penalties for those engaging in bribery of foreign government officials or foreign personnel and that requires adequate records and internal controls in all publicly held companies.

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Securities Exchange Act of 1934

M AIL T ODAY had reported on October 13 how the Indian government was apparently sitting over taking action against the officials who Meera's letter stated had been clearly mentioned in the US report on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

CBI asked to probe envoy's charges by Mail Today (New Delhi, India)

Jefferson faced 16 counts of racketeering, soliciting bribes, fraud, money laundering, obstruction of justice, conspiracy and violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

Ex-US lawmaker guilty of Africa bribery scheme by African Business

Naaman is charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and two counts of violating the FCPA.

Canadian National Charged With Foreign Bribery and Paying Kickbacks ... by Albawaba.com

Forbearance Agreement