This article explores the current issues surrounding establishing an effective whistleblowing system in the light of recent legislation, in particular the US Dodd-Frank Act. While many companies do not fall under the jurisdiction of Dodd Frank, the issues and potential solutions involved in responding to its provisions can provide valuable insights to any company looking to implement or improve a whistleblowing system.

This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to corporate crime, fraud and investigations law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/corporatecrime-mjg.