The uses of a risk based compliance system can be myriad.

The Release Opinion 08-02 system was in response to an international acquisition. Such systems can also be used to rank and assist in the evaluation of business partners or supply chain vendors.

But, however such a system is used, the clear import from the DOJ, FSA and learned commentators is that some type of rational system should be put in place and followed.

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