Business today is subject to scrutiny from a whole range of regulators, with extensive powers to enter business premises (often even unannounced), obtain evidence, and institute civil and criminal proceedings against businesses and individuals. Regulatory investigations can have a major impact on a business both in terms of operational matters and reputation. Many businesses are not as prepared as they might be for regulators’ investigations, and may not even be fully aware of the range of watchdogs who could show up at their doorstep. This can result in regulators obtaining information which the business was legally entitled to withhold. A good emergency response plan can help those involved to deal quickly and appropriately with an investigation and to minimise the risks arising from it.
The latest in the series of MMS Smartguides, the "Guide to Handling Regulators' Inspections - MMS Emergency Response" covers the practical aspects of what to do if such an investigation happens to your business in one or more of the following areas: competition, environmental, health & safety, tax/VAT/customs, financial services, regulated industries and economic crime/money laundering. The guide covers the benefits of planning for these eventualities and the basic dos and don'ts of which all businesses need to be aware.
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