Kickbacks (especially in the form of gifts) often go to the individuals rather than the company. A broker who gives a 10% discount to a company saves the compa

Kickbacks (especially in the form of gifts) often go to the individuals rather than the company. A broker who gives a 10% discount to a company saves the company money which allows them to get their employees a better plan (or higher profits or whatever). A kickback of steak dinners and free golf for the HR manager is more like a bribe: no benefit accrues to the company itself.