Whistleblowing: the problem with speaking out
According to research, most whistleblowers raise the alarm by first approaching their boss or senior managers. However, if they then turn to regulators, it’s a clear sign that management has failed to listen.
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Last year, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority received information from 900 whistleblowers. The
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