Morocco’s BCP Group has obtained ISO 37001-2025 certification for its Anti-Bribery Management System, marking a significant milestone in the banking sector’s commitment to transparency and ethical governance, the institution announced following a comprehensive audit conducted July 21-25, 2025.
The certification, delivered by Certi-Trust auditors, validates BCP’s compliance with international anti-corruption standards and reflects strategic prioritization by the bank’s highest administrative bodies. The achievement positions BCP among Morocco’s financial institutions leading corporate integrity initiatives.
The ISO 37001:2025 standard, released March 2025, introduces enhanced requirements including strengthened governance provisions, expanded due diligence procedures, and improved whistleblower protections. Organizations implementing these systems demonstrate systematic approaches to preventing, detecting, and addressing bribery risks across operations.
BCP’s certified management system encompasses multiple components: board-approved anti-corruption policies shared with all stakeholders, validated corruption risk mapping, confidential internal and external whistleblowing mechanisms, conflict-of-interest management protocols, targeted training programs, and continuous monitoring systems ensuring effectiveness.
The certification aligns with broader national anti-corruption efforts. Morocco’s central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib, has required anti-bribery certification for major financial institutions since May 2023, reflecting governmental commitment to strengthening the sector’s integrity frameworks.
Industry experts note that ISO 37001 certification provides internationally recognized validation of compliance standards, particularly valuable for institutions operating in global markets. The standard’s alignment with other management systems facilitates integration into existing organizational frameworks.
BCP management emphasizes that this certification represents ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, supporting the bank’s vision of ethical, sustainable, and responsible finance while fostering stakeholder trust and maintaining competitive advantages in international business relationships.
