Introduction
Abu Dhabi Pension Fund (“ADPF” or “the Fund”) is committed to ethical and legal conduct in all aspects of its business, and expects its directors, officers and employees to exercise due care, honesty, transparency and integrity in fulfilling their responsibilities whilst complying with all applicable laws and regulations. The whistleblowing process supports ADPF in safeguarding the integrity of its business and financial conduct and ensuring its adherence with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and codes of conduct.
What is whistleblowing?
Whistleblowing is defined as the reporting of any illegal or otherwise unacceptable activity by internal or external stakeholders in good faith. The disclosure must relate to suspected wrongdoing and must not be reckless, with malicious intent or for personal gain.
What is illegal or otherwise unacceptable activity?
Illegal or unacceptable activity includes, but is not limited to, the violation of laws, regulations, policies and codes of conduct, fraud, theft, embezzlement, financial misreporting, bribery, corruption and endangerment of people or property.
What is NOT whistleblowing?
Certain types of concerns do not meet the definition of whistleblowing and should NOT be reported through this portal. Examples include customer complaints about product or service quality, supplier complaints about invoice or payment processing and employees’ disagreement with colleagues, management or business decisions.
Who can be a Whistleblower?
Any stakeholder of ADPF who observes, suspects or wishes to report illegal or otherwise unacceptable activity can be a whistleblower. ADPF stakeholders include, but are not limited to, employees, contractors, consultants, vendors, suppliers, entities, active members, pensioners and beneficiaries.
