Endaoment is firmly committed to compliance with all applicable laws and regulations of the jurisdictions in which we operate. Compliance is a cornerstone of our organizational integrity and a key part of our responsibility to our stakeholders. Our commitment in this area includes:

  • Understanding Legal and Regulatory Obligations: Ensuring that all team members are aware of and understand the legal obligations relevant to their roles and responsibilities within the organization.

  • Ongoing Training and Education: Providing periodic training and educational resources to keep team members informed about relevant legal developments and best practices.

  • Proactive Compliance Measures: Implementing proactive measures to mitigate the risk of violations, including internal policies and procedures designed to maintain compliance.

  • Monitoring and Reporting: Establishing systems for monitoring compliance and reporting any legal issues or violations promptly to the appropriate authorities within the organization.

  • Cooperation with Authorities: Cooperating fully with law enforcement and regulatory authorities in the event of investigations or inquiries.

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Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Endaoment is committed to adhering to all applicable Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations and requirements. Our approach includes:

  • AML Program Implementation: Developing a comprehensive AML program that includes customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, periodic training, and reporting of suspicious activities.

  • Training on AML Requirements: Providing specific periodic training to relevant team members on AML requirements, including how to identify and report suspicious activities.

  • Regular Testing and Audits: Conducting regular audits and assessments to detect and address any potential AML issues, and implement corrective actions promptly.

Our complete KYC/AML risk framework can be found here.

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Trade and Economic Sanctions

Endaoment is committed to adhering to all applicable trade and economic sanctions. Our compliance measures include:

  • Sanctions Program Implementation: Developing a comprehensive Sanctions compliance program that includes regular screening of all those with whom we do business against all applicable sanction lists.

  • Training on Sanctions Requirements: Providing specific periodic training to relevant team members on Sanction requirements, including how to identify and report identified persons or entities.

  • Regular Testing and Audits: Conducting regular audits and assessments to detect and address any any potential sanction issues, and implement corrective actions promptly.

Our Sanctions risk framework can be found here.

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Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC)

Endaoment holds a zero-tolerance policy towards bribery and corruption in all its forms. We are committed to conducting our business and operations with the highest standards of ethics and integrity. This commitment is reflected in our anti-bribery and anti-corruption measures:

  • Compliance with Anti-Bribery Laws: Adhering strictly to all applicable anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws and regulations, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and other applicable international laws.

  • ABAC Program Implementation: Developing a comprehensive ABAC compliance program that includes third party due diligence, gift & entertainment policies, periodic training, whistleblowing channels, and ongoing monitoring and testing.

  • Prohibition of Bribery and Corruption: Strictly prohibiting any form of bribery, kickbacks, or corruption. This includes any illegal payment, gift, or favor to influence a decision or gain an unfair advantage.

  • Due Diligence and Risk Assessment: Conducting thorough due diligence and risk assessments on partners, vendors, and other third parties to maintain compliance with our anti-bribery and anti-corruption standards. Endaoment expects all partners, vendors, contractors, and other affiliated entities to honor and adhere to these policies in their dealings and interactions with our organization.

  • Training and Education: Providing periodic training to all employees on recognizing and preventing bribery and corruption, emphasizing the importance of ethical behavior.

  • Reporting and Whistleblowing: Encouraging and facilitating the reporting of any suspected bribery or corruption through secure and confidential channels, without fear of retaliation. ethics@endaoment.org

  • Regular Audits and Monitoring:Conducting regular audits and assessments to detect and address any potential bribery or corruption issues. and implement corrective actions promptly

Endaoment’s unwavering commitment to anti-bribery and anti-corruption principles reinforces our dedication to ethical practices and maintaining the trust of our stakeholders.

Our ABAC risk framework can be found here

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Data Privacy and Confidentiality

Endaoment recognizes the importance of data privacy and confidentiality, particularly in the context of our donors and beneficiaries. Our commitment to data privacy and confidentiality is guided by our Board approved data usage policy and additionally includes:

  • Compliance with Data Protection Laws:Compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations, wherever relevant to our operations.

  • Data Privacy Program Implementation: Developing a comprehensive Data Privacy compliance program that includes secure data handling, confidentiality agreements, data retention and disposal,data accuracy and quality, periodic training, an incident response plan, and ongoing monitoring and testing.

  • Secure Data Handling: Implementing robust data management practices, including secure data storage, transmission, and timely disposal, to protect against unauthorized access or breaches.

  • Confidentiality Agreements: Where applicable, using confidentiality agreements to protect sensitive information shared with or by Endaoment.

  • Employee Training and Awareness: Periodically training employees on data privacy policies and best practices, emphasizing their role in maintaining confidentiality.

  • Incident Response Plan: Maintaining a clear and effective incident response plan for addressing any data breaches or confidentiality issues, including timely notification to affected parties and relevant authorities, as appropriate.

  • Privacy Policy Transparency: Clearly communicating our privacy policies to stakeholders, ensuring they understand how their data is collected, used, and protected.

  • Regular Audits and Monitoring: Conducting regular audits and assessments to detect and address any potential privacy issues, and implement corrective actions promptly.

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Information Lifecycle Management

Endaoment recognizes the importance of effective information lifecycle management, which includes:

  • Data Retention and Disposal: Establishing policies for the retention and secure, timely disposal of information, adhering to applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

  • Data Accuracy and Quality: Ensuring the accuracy, quality, and relevancy of the data Endaoment collects and maintains.

  • Archiving Practices: Implementing systematic archiving practices to preserve important historical and operational data, including the ongoing review of the data to ensure its continued significance.

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Reporting and Response Procedures

In the event of a security breach or suspected compromise of assets or confidentiality, Endaoment has established procedures:

  • Incident Reporting Mechanism: Providing clear channels and periodic training for employees and stakeholders to report security incidents or concerns including directly to their manager or through the ethics mailbox.

  • Immediate Response and Investigation: Promptly responding to and investigating reported incidents to mitigate risks and take corrective actions.

  • Communication Plan: Implementing a communication plan to manage internal and external communications related to security incidents, ensuring transparency while maintaining confidentiality.

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