We respect and celebrate individuals who support political causes they are passionate about. It’s important, however, that support of a candidate or campaign is done on a colleague’s own time. We must always make it clear that our personal political views and actions do not represent those of FIS, and we must never use Company resources to support our political activities.
Keep it personal.
Never give the impression that your personal involvement in the political process represents an FIS endorsement, unless authorized and approved. Make sure:
- Your actions are lawful.
- You don’t use FIS time, your position, or our assets (including the FIS name) to support your political activities.
- Your activities don’t suggest even the appearance of a conflict with your role at FIS, especially if you are planning to seek, accept, or hold any political office.
Know what’s permitted.
FIS has a Political Action Committee (PAC), which colleagues are welcome, but not obligated to contribute to, but:
- There are very strict rules and reporting requirements around contributions, so consult with the Public Policy team to make sure you understand the process.
- If you choose to contribute, be aware that FIS will not reimburse you for any contributions you make.
Speak to the Public Policy team if you have any questions about political involvement, the PAC, or lobbying.
Additional Resources Available:
Business Gifts and Entertainment Policy
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Policy
Political Activities Policy
Our Core Values In Action
Q: I am considering running for public office. Is that allowed under our policies?
A: Inform your manager of your intentions in order to discuss whether the activity might present a conflict of interest or violate the law or our policies. Then, raise the matter to the Public Policy team for guidance and enter the matter into the COI Disclosure application (within our Conflicts of Interest FIS and me page) for review and a decision. Contact the Ethics Office with any questions.