We have a zero tolerance policy regarding corruption in all its forms.
Our Advisers Policy is a keystone of our anti-corruption programme and ensures we only appoint Advisers of known integrity who must comply with our standards of conduct and ethical behaviour requirements at all times.
Our Policy governs our process for the due diligence, the appointment, the management and the payment of all third parties engaged to guide, influence, promote, assist and support our sales and marketing efforts or advise on the strategic development or the political context of our business or aspects of security. It also covers our process for their termination.
It also requires that:
- We must only appoint Advisers of known integrity and that Advisers must comply with our standards of conduct at all times.
- The appointment process for Advisers confirms that there is no apparent risk that the Adviser will engage in corrupt or unethical behaviour, and that any issues of potential concern are satisfactorily resolved through appropriate due diligence enquiries.
- There is a clearly demonstrated business case for appointing and retaining the Adviser and compelling justification for the remuneration proposed; that the appointment or renewal process is followed and management approval is documented; and the Policy for ongoing management is followed.
- Advisers are reviewed / reassessed every two years or when there is a significant change in circumstances.
Employees involved in the appointment and management of Advisers receive regular enhanced training on Policy and procedure.
Publication date: 20 May 2025
Governance and Disclosure