CORRUPTION
Corruption is dishonest behavior by those in positions of power, such as managers or government officials. Corruption can include giving or accepting bribes or inappropriate gifts, double-dealing, under-the-table transactions, manipulating elections, diverting funds, laundering money, and defrauding investors Corruption is dishonest behavior by those in positions of power, such as business managers or government officials. In the financial services industry, chartered financial analysts and other financial professionals are required to adhere to a code of ethics and avoid situations that could create a conflict of interest. Preventing corruption includes the reinforcement of best business practices, education in the form of mandatory anti-money laundering (AML) courses, and increased accountability. Corruption can take many forms, and can include behaviors like: public servants demanding or taking money or favors in e...