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Confidential whistleblower reports have raised allegations that four major pharmaceutical companies paid substantial bonuses to Russian distributors involved in government medicine procurement, potentially creating financial incentives for corruption and contributing to higher prices for cancer treatments. The reports concern Merck, Eli Lilly, Novartis and AstraZeneca, which allegedly paid bonuses and rebates ranging from 15% to 35% to Russian distributors and sub-distributor

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is facing renewed criticism over its treatment of whistleblowers and the way it handles reports of suspected misconduct within financial institutions. The controversy has intensified following the death of former banker Simon Andriesz in September 2026, prompting campaigners and parliamentarians to call for an independent examination of the regulator’s whistleblowing procedures. Andriesz had reported concerns about alleged misconduct i

KPMG Australia has confirmed that it reached a settlement with a former employee who had raised allegations of wrongdoing within the firm's tax division, adding another layer to the growing scrutiny surrounding the professional services firm's governance, whistleblower processes and treatment of misconduct allegations. The settlement relates to historical allegations concerning KPMG Australia's tax practice and comes as the firm faces a separate parliamentary inquiry into all

KPMG has become embroiled in a major controversy as its Australian business faces allegations involving the misuse of confidential information and breaches of auditor independence rules, with a parliamentary hearing on the matter scheduled to take place later this month. The accusations are said to relate to a period that largely coincided with the tax leaks scandal involving rival firm PwC, which ultimately resulted in the consultancy being prohibited from undertaking work f

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has unveiled an extensive new set of regulations aimed at enhancing the reporting and detection of illicit financial activities throughout the United States. This major regulatory overhaul establishes clear incentives and legal protections for individuals who submit original information that leads to successful enforcement actions by the Department of the Treasury. Federal officials intend for these measures to close persisten