Compliance A–Z : The Complete Dictionary of Integrity, Risk, and Corporate Governance

Compliance A–Z: The language of integrity, risk, and corporate governance — in one place.Compliance today is no longer a niche function. It is where law, risk, ethics, technology, and corporate strategy meet. Yet the vocabulary used in policies, investigations, audits, and regulatory conversations is often fragmented, inconsistent or borrowed from different legal traditions.This Compliance A–Z Dictionary – English Edition brings that language together in a single, practical reference work. From anti-bribery controls to whistleblowing systems, from risk appetite to sustainability disclosure, it offers clear, practice-oriented definitions for the concepts that shape modern corporate integrity and governance.Written from the perspective of an active practitioner, the dictionary is designed to be:Concrete – focused on how terms are actually used in corporate life, not only in theory.Cross-cutting – covering anti-corruption, AML and sanctions, governance, labour compliance, privacy, ESG, investigations, and more.Global in tone – neutral enough to be used across jurisdictions, yet informed by leading international standards and enforcement practice.It is a daily tool for:compliance officers and in-house counsel;external lawyers and consultants;risk, audit, HR and governance professionals;board members, executives, and students who need to “speak compliance” in English with precision and confidence.Whether you are drafting a policy, preparing a training session, discussing a case with regulators, or simply clarifying the meaning of a term, this dictionary helps you build a shared, consistent vocabulary of integrity, risk, and corporate governance. Read more