Session 4: From risk to value: How compliance shapes competitiveness
Mar 24, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
CC13
Description
Too often seen as a cost, compliance is increasingly recognised as a source of resilience and competitive advantage. This session will explore how robust anti-bribery compliance systems reduce risk, lower costs, and create long-term value for firms and markets. Case studies and emerging evidence will highlight how collective action can level the playing field, how ‘good corporate behaviour’ may correlate with stronger corporate performance, and how investors, rating agencies, and boards view integrity as a marker of sustainable growth. Discussions will also consider the role of governments in reinforcing market incentives, such as through procurement, export credits, or ESG-linked lending, so that compliance is not a burden but a business asset that drives performance and trust.
