België’s score in de Corruptieperceptie Index: de dalende score in detail Belgische CPI-score: De score van Corruptieperceptie Index (CPI) van België is in de meest recente ranglijst van Transparency International met vier punten gedaald en staat nu op 69 punten, tegenover 73 in 2023 en 77 in 2016. Met deze daling valt België van de […]
Belgium’s Corruption Perception Score: A Closer Look at the worsening score Belgium’s CPI score: Belgium’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) score has dropped four points in the latest Transparency International ranking, now standing at 69 points (22nd), down from 73 (16th) in 2023 and 77 in 2016 (15th). This decline places Belgium from 15th (2016) to […]
CategoriesBusiness Integrity Forum EventsWe’re pleased to announce our upcoming Business Integrity Forum (BIF) events, where members, partners, and experts across sectors will gather to discuss ethics, compliance, and the fight against corruption. Your valuable feedback continues to shape the direction of BIF and Transparency International Belgium, and we look forward to collaborating with you. Registration: Participation is free and […]
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CategoriesNewsIn a significant move aimed at restoring public trust and enhancing ethical practices in tax planning, the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) has released a comprehensive suite of global standards. These standards, announced on April 15, 2024, are designed to address the ethical complexities of tax planning and related services, moving beyond a […]
CategoriesViewsExcerpt from the InDi THE IMPACT OF CORRUPTION Corruption-related misconduct causes massive economic and humanitarian loss, impacting transportation, telecommunication, healthcare, sanitation, energy, schools, and more – all vital to growth, social welfare and a healthy thriving society – and disproportionately impacts poorer and marginalized citizens. According to some estimates, we suffer between $3.6 and $4.5 […]
On Thursday, 12 September 2024, at 18:00, Transparency International Belgium will host an exclusive symposium at the Institute of Registered Auditors in Brussels. The event will delve into the theme “Transparency and accountability in business, politics, and civil society: Where are we, where are we going, what can we do?” A reception and walking dinner […]
CategoriesViews WhistleblowingThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Whistleblower Program (WBP) has been a significant innovation in helping to detect corporate fraud since its inception in 2011. To date, the SEC has rewarded whistleblowers of corporate fraud with over USD 2 billion. However, recent research highlights a growing concern about the increasing involvement of activist short […]
CategoriesViews WhistleblowingThe German prosecutor known for leading significant tax raids on major Wall Street banks involved in the billion euro Cum-Ex tax fraud scandal, Anne Brorhilker, has resigned from her position. Brorhilker, who has been at the forefront of prosecuting this complex financial fraud, accuses Germany of a lack of political support for effectively combating financial […]
CategoriesNewsThe Walloon Parliament’s spending scandal demonstrates once again the lack of transparency in the Belgian political life and that the resulting financial abuses continue to be a problem in our country.
