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When should I make a voluntary disclosure or self-report to a regulator?

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Voluntary disclosure, or self-reporting, is the decision to bring a potential breach to a regulator's attention before it is discovered, in exchange for cooperation credit and, in some regimes, reduced penalties.

It is one of the most consequential and finely balanced judgements a board faces, because disclosing too early or too broadly can create liabilities, while staying silent on a reportable matter can be far worse if it surfaces later.

This report explains how self-reporting works in your chosen jurisdiction and industry, and the legal frameworks and incentive programmes that govern it. It covers the factors that tip the balance, the warning indicators that a matter is becoming reportable, and the credit available.

It also sets out guidance on when to engage counsel and regulatory advisers. It is research to inform the decision, not legal advice.

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