TIPS Newsletter | Jan 2026 - TIPS Events and Advocacy: 2025 Highlights

Dear TIPS member,

From September to December 2025, the TIPS Network’s managing committee delivered an engaging events programme and advocated important new Transparency International (TI) publications to members. Together, recent activities reaffirm TIPS’ role in bringing diverse professionals together and amplifying TI-UK’s advocacy and impact across varied professional networks at the forefront of transparency and anti-financial crime in London.

September’s event on ‘Collective Action & Compliance Innovation in Maritime Risk’ hosted by Control Risks and the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network explored how public–private cooperation can tackle bribery risks in complex operating environments. In October, ‘From Anti-Bribery to Cybersecurity: Confronting Evolving Risk’ broadened the discussion, examining how lessons from anti-bribery compliance can inform stronger approaches to cybersecurity and emerging risks. November’s event focused on the book ‘Indulging Kleptocracy’ and provoked a lively debate around professional enablers, alliances and enforcement gaps. December’s inaugural Christmas Social event then was a chance to reflect on the Network’s growth, growing events programme and the importance of partnerships.

TIPS highlighted several relevant TI publications. ‘Public Loans, Private Gains’ examined corruption risks across the public debt cycle. ‘Closing the Blind Spot’ connected corruption in defence and security to gendered harm within the Women, Peace and Security agenda. ‘Opening Up Offshore Secrecy’ assessed limited progress on beneficial ownership transparency in the UK Overseas Territories. Finally, ‘Missing in Action’ showed how UNCAC reviews often overlook civic space in practice.

Please see below the TIPS Newsletter for January 2026. We look forward to seeing you soon.

 - the TIPS team

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1. Upcoming Events (register on our Events page)

TIPS | Money in Politics & Anti-Corruption | 26 Feb 2025 | 6:30–9pm BST | London

Register here.

FinTrail | FFECON26 – Financial Crime Risk, Fraud & AML Innovation Conference | 26 Feb 2026 | London

Register here.

RESPOND| Political Corruption, Digital Transparency, and Democratic Resilience in Wartime and Recovery | 27 Feb 2026 | 1pm GMT | Virtual

Register here.

TL4 | The Anti-Bribery & Corruption forum – 3^rd Annual | 21 April 2026 | London

Register here.

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2. Recent Events

TIPS | International Justice and Corporate Responsibility | 28 Jan 2025 | London

On 28 January, the TIPS Network hosted a discussion featuring international human rights lawyers Andreas Schueller and Miriam Saage-Maaß (European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights), alongside corporate human rights expert Janine Honour (Deloitte).

The panellists examined corporate responsibility for serious human rights violations, accountability mechanisms, the link between business conduct and international crimes, and tools for managing risks.

We thank Deloitte for kindly hosting, and TIPS Members Anthea Fran and Jasmine Elliott for moderating the discussion.

TIPS was delighted to welcome international human rights lawyers Andreas Schueller and Miriam Saage-Maaß (ECCHR), alongside corporate human rights expert Janine Honour (Deloitte), for the January TIPS event, hosted by Deloitte and moderated by TIPS Network Committee Members Anthea Frank and Jasmine Elliott.

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3. Jobs Board

Research Fellow - Financial Crime Policy, RUSI, London. See here.

TikTok EU/UK Senior Financial Crime Compliance Officer, Tik Tok, London. See here.

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4. Items of Interest

TI Blogs & News

• UK Anti-Corruption Strategy: What does it mean for business? See here.

• Grossly improper: How Gibraltar's Chief Minister interfered in a criminal investigation. See here.

• UK must act on Gibraltar Chief Minister's police interference.  See here.

• Latest YouGov poll shows the public want an end to big money in politics.  See here.

• Is the United States still a global leader in the fight against corruption? See here.  

• Remarks to UN Security Council from Transparency International Venezuela. See here.

• Prioritise rebuilding democracy in Venezuela to fight entrenched corruption. See here.

Other items

• Unpicking the German Supply Chain Act: How the fashion industry is failing to address labor rights violations in Pakistan. See here.

• Bank of Scotland fined £160,000 over account for sanctioned Putin ally. See here.

• What will police reform mean for the fight against dirty money and economic crime? See here.

• On Polymarket, ‘privileged’ users made millions betting on war strikes and diplomatic strategy. What did they know beforehand? See here.

• Kickback – The Global Anticorruption Podcast. 141. Rachel Davies and Tom Shipley on the UK's new anticorruption strategy. Listen here.

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5. Focus on...

María Barraco

Human Rights and Human Trafficking Lawyer | TIPS Member

Why did you get involved with the TIPS network?

As human trafficking is a complex global crime, I am always keen to connect with individuals working on related topics, such as corruption and business integrity. When Sofia Tirini (TIPS Committee Member) invited me to join the Network, I accepted with enthusiasm. Since then, I have participated in monthly events, connecting and exchanging ideas with professionals in my field.

Please describe your experience as part of the TIPS Network.

TIPS is a unique space that enables discussions on cutting-edge topics, such as sanctions and Business and Human Rights, in a friendly environment. Each monthly event is an excellent opportunity to learn, network, and meet other people working in different sectors. Being part of the TIPS community has been without doubt an important step in my professional journey.

Connect with María on LinkedIn.