Enforcement of anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws makes risk-based due diligence essential for managing third-party risks. Over 90% of FCPA cases involve intermediaries, highlighting the need for structured compliance. Diligent outlines five steps: build a risk inventory, assess and profile third parties, conduct investigative due diligence, resolve red flags, and commit to ongoing monitoring. Prioritizing high-risk intermediaries, aligning stakeholders, and leveraging continuous data help companies safeguard reputation, protect executives from liability, and demonstrate credibility to regulators while reducing corruption exposure.

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