FCPA Enforcement: What Investment Managers Need to Know

In the wake of investigations and settlements resulting in significant penalties for participants in the funds industry, it is important to take urgent steps to assess the adequacy of compliance programs and identify the steps that need to be taken to ensure compliance with anti-bribery laws in the U.S., the UK and Asia. Recent events highlight the need for increased vigilance by U.S. managed funds, but they also point to key risk areas for non-U.S. managed funds. In particular, in light of the broad reach of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), non-U.S. managed funds must reconsider their compliance priorities in an international context, particularly where management affiliates of the fund—and investors and customers—are subject to U.S. laws. 

Please join us for a seminar in which our speakers will examine the recent trends and developments in this area and discuss the effect on the funds industry. We will provide practical advice relevant to the industry, such as what to do when asked to provide warranties respecting compliance with the FCPA and other anti-bribery laws, and we will discuss best practices to assist you in managing your compliance risks.

AGENDA

12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Registration and light lunch

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Presentation and Q&A 

SPEAKERS 

• Yuet Ming Tham
  Partner
  Sidley Austin
  Hong Kong & Singapore 
• Han Ming Ho
  Partner
  Sidley Austin LLP
  Singapore 
• Effie Vasilopoulos
  Partner
  Sidley Austin
  Hong Kong 

This event is free to attend. Seats are limited.

For more information or questions, contact asiaevents@sidley.com.