The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) was passed in 1977 and forbids U.S. firms and individuals to pay bribes to foreign officials in advancement of a business deal. The act is applicable to actions that takes place any where in the world with a major aim to discourage abuses of power. It was approved inorder to make it unlawful for certain classes of people and bodies to make payments to foreign government officials to assist in obtaining or retaining business. It also outlines the required accounting transparency guidelines. Record keeping (with accuracy) of assets is very important to provide reasonable assurances that transactions are executed and assets are accessed so as to so as to ensure only proprely authorized dealings are executed. The Exchange Commission as well as Department of Justice hold a joint responsibility to enforce the FCPA. Officers, directors, stockholders, employees, and agents are subject to a fine of up to $250,000 per violation and imprisonment for up to five years in the case of violation of the act.
When the Federal Reserve increases its interest rate, banks then have no choice but to increase their rates as well. When banks increase their rates, fewer people want to borrow money because it costs more to do so while that money accrues at a higher interest. So spending drops, prices drop and inflation slows
