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Ethisphere names 2017 most ethical companies Since 2007, Ethisphere has honoured those companies that recognize their role in society to influence and drive positive change in the business community and societies around the world. These companies also consider the impact of their actions on their employees, investors, customers and other key stakeholders and leverage values {read more…}

Hard evidence of corruption funded offshore trusts lands in New Zealand courtroom

According to reports, the family trusts of Malaysian businessman Low Taek Jho are the direct owners of assets including a Bombardier private jet valued at $49 million, a hotel in Beverly Hills and a $55m Los Angeles mansion. According to the US Department of Justice these assets were acquired with part of $5 billion misappropriated {read more…}

Wellington whistleblowing event recap

Hero or traitor? The role of whistleblowing in our society To be a truly democratic society we should all feel empowered to speak out and ‘blow the whistle’. But this is never as easy as it sounds. On Tuesday the 21st of February, Transparency International New Zealand (TINZ) and Victoria University of Wellington (VUW) Institute {read more…}

Transparency International publishes Asia Pacific corruption poll

Many governments in Asia Pacific fail to stop corruption;900 million people are paying bribes From the media release, “Approximately 900 million — or just over one in four — people living in 16 countries in Asia Pacific, including some of its biggest economies, are estimated to have paid a bribe to access public services, according {read more…}

Dr Karin Lasthuizen to Brian Picot Chair in Ethical Leadership

New Chair at Victoria to spearhead research in ethical leadership Victoria University of Wellington has appointed Professor Karin Lasthuizen from the Netherlands to a newly established Professorial Chair. As published in the 1st November 2016 Victoria University News, Professor Lasthuizen is the inaugural Brian Picot Chair in Ethical Leadership, which is within Victoria Business School’s {read more…}

Mayoral election events

As part of the 2016 Local Government Elections TINZ hosted a series of mayoral candidate discussions. These discussions provided the candidates with the opportunity to discuss subjects including managing diversity, preventing corruption and progressing economic development strategies to harvest the benefits of New Zealand's international reputation for integrity. Wellington On August 18, around 150 Wellington {read more…}

Transparency in procurement

TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL MAGAZIINE ARTICLE; HOW LACK OF TRANSPARENCY INCREASES PROCUREMENT COST – PART B Margaret Gilbert specialises in procurement principles, practice and processes Lack of transparency in procurement leads to increased financial cost but also increases the cost in time. It is essential that procurement is carried out cleanly and openly so there is clarity {read more…}

Mark your calendar

There is still time – AML Phase 2 Submissions are due September 16th Have your say on how our country should tackle money laundering and countering terrorist financing as part of Phase 2 of the AML/CFT Regime. The Ministry of Justice is seeking your views to help determine some of the details of the extended {read more…}

Banking and Finance System Integrity Assessment

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TINZ governance changes

A number of TINZ governance changes were approved at the July Board meeting. They include: James Brown was elected as TINZ Deputy Chair Conway Powell was appointed as Interim Director, replacing Janine McGruddy The Board accepted Daniel King’s formal resignation as a Director Brendon Wilson was appointed as Interim Director, replacing Daniel King. {read more…}