TEMPLARS takes a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption and is committed to:
- conducting its business in an honest and ethical manner and acting professionally, fairly and with integrity in all their business dealings and relationships;
- complying with all relevant laws on bribery and corruption applicable to the conduct of its business in Nigeria, Ghana and elsewhere, including the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), the Economic and Financial Crimes Act, 2004, the Constitution of the Republic of Ghana 1992, the Criminal Code Act, the Ghanian Criminal Offenses Act, 1960 (Act 29), Economic and Organised Crime Office Act, 2010 (Act 804), Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2020 (Act 1044), the Financial Administration Act, 2003 (Act 654) the United Kingdom Bribery Act, 2010, the principles set out in the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 and the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions; and
- implementing and enforcing an effective system to counter bribery and corruption, howsoever described. Ensure that those working for the Firm observe and uphold the Firm’s positions on bribery and corruption as contained in the Firm’s Anti-Corruption and Bribery Policy and Compliance Manual (as revise from time to time) and are provided with information and guidance on how to recognise and deal with bribery and corruption issues.
If you are aware of any non-compliance with this statement or applicable laws and regulations on bribery and corruption by any member, employee, agent or representative of Templars, please report it promptly to [email protected].