whistle blowing policy
Whistleblowing policy
Introduction
An important aspect of accountability and transparency is a mechanism to enable all individuals to voice concerns internally in a responsible and effective manner when they discover information which they believe shows serious malpractice.
Consultation goes to the heart of the firms‟ culture, and avoids an individual having to resolve a difficult ethical situation alone. Staff should in the first instance consider consulting their line manager, or Service Line Leader. If uncomfortable about raising the matter through the Firm‟s normal reporting channels or with their human resources contact, they may want to seek assistance from this whistleblowing policy.
Our whistleblowing policy is therefore fundamental to the firm‟s professional integrity. In addition, it reinforces the value the firm places on staff to be honest and respected members of their individual professions. It provides a method of properly addressing bona fide concerns that individuals within the firm might have, while also offering whistleblowers protection from victimisation, harassment or disciplinary proceedings.
It should be emphasised that this policy is intended to assist individuals who believe they have discovered malpractice or impropriety. It is not designed to question financial or business decisions taken by the firm nor should it be used to reconsider any matters which have been investigated under the harassment, grievance or disciplinary policies and procedures.
What does this policy apply to?
This policy covers situations where an individual (the whistleblower) raises a concern about a risk, malpractice or wrongdoing that affects others such as clients, suppliers, other staff, the firm or the public interest.
The policy applies to all partners and staff in the UK and Switzerland.
If individuals have any concerns in relation to either money laundering or bribery, these concerns should be referred directly to the Money
Introduction
An important aspect of accountability and transparency is a mechanism to enable all individuals to voice concerns internally in a responsible and effective manner when they discover information which they believe shows serious malpractice.
Consultation goes to the heart of the firms‟ culture, and avoids an individual having to resolve a difficult ethical situation alone. Staff should in the first instance consider consulting their line manager, or Service Line Leader. If uncomfortable about raising the matter through the Firm‟s normal reporting channels or with their human resources contact, they may want to seek assistance from this whistleblowing policy.
Our whistleblowing policy is therefore fundamental to the firm‟s professional integrity. In addition, it reinforces the value the firm places on staff to be honest and respected members of their individual professions. It provides a method of properly addressing bona fide concerns that individuals within the firm might have, while also offering whistleblowers protection from victimisation, harassment or disciplinary proceedings.
It should be emphasised that this policy is intended to assist individuals who believe they have discovered malpractice or impropriety. It is not designed to question financial or business decisions taken by the firm nor should it be used to reconsider any matters which have been investigated under the harassment, grievance or disciplinary policies and procedures.
What does this policy apply to?
This policy covers situations where an individual (the whistleblower) raises a concern about a risk, malpractice or wrongdoing that affects others such as clients, suppliers, other staff, the firm or the public interest.
The policy applies to all partners and staff in the UK and Switzerland.
If individuals have any concerns in relation to either money laundering or bribery, these concerns should be referred directly to the Money