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Anti-Bribery & Corruption Policy

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Introduction

Alpha Capital Group Limited (ACG) is committed to conducting its business ethically and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the United Kingdom Bribery Act (UKBA) and similar laws in other countries that prohibit improper payments to obtain a business advantage. This document describes ACG’s Policy prohibiting bribery and other improper payments in the conduct of ACG business operations and employee responsibilities for ensuring implementation of the Policy. Questions about the Policy or its applicability to particular circumstances should be directed to the Compliance Officer.

Policy Overview

ACG strictly prohibits bribery or other improper payments in any of its business operations. This prohibition applies to all business activities, anywhere in the world, whether involving government officials or other commercial enterprises. A bribe or other improper payment to secure a business advantage is never acceptable and can expose individuals and ACG to possible criminal prosecution, reputational harm or other serious consequences. This Policy applies to everyone at ACG, including all officers, employees and agents or other intermediaries acting on ACG’s behalf. Each officer and employee of ACG has a personal responsibility and obligation to conduct ACG’s business activities ethically and in compliance with all applicable laws based on the countries wherein ACG does business. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.

Common Questions About Anti-Bribery Laws

What do anti-bribery laws prohibit?

The FCPA, UKBA and other anti-bribery laws make it unlawful to bribe a foreign official to gain an “improper business advantage.” An improper business advantage may involve efforts to obtain or retain business, as in the awarding of a government contract, but also can involve regulatory actions such as licensing or approvals. Examples of prohibited regulatory bribery include paying a foreign official to ignore an applicable customs requirement. A violation can occur even if an improper payment is only offered or promised and not actually made, it is made but fails to achieve the desired result, or the result benefits someone other than the giver (for example, directing business to a third party). Also, it does not matter that the foreign official may have suggested or demanded the bribe, or that a company feels that it is already entitled to the government action.