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FCPA Changes & Terrorist Designations for Cartels Create Dangerous New Math in Latin America
As the Trump Administration takes aim at Latin American cartels with foreign terrorist organization designations, the legal landscape for businesses has dramatically shifted. Miller & Chevalier attorneys Matteson Ellis, James Tillen and Maria Lapetina map the new risk terrain, explaining how even legitimate companies can face severe penalties for unintentional interactions with these pervasive criminal...
Strategic Silence or Ethical Evasion? The Ethics of ‘Greenhushing’ in a Polarized Climate
Companies face difficult choices about how much of their sustainability progress to publicize
Fair Dealing or Foul Play? Preventing Trade Allocation Pitfalls
Investment advisers face heightened scrutiny of their allocation practices as regulators deploy advanced analytics to detect favoritism
Culture Takes Center Stage at European Compliance Conference
Despite rainy weather, annual gathering highlights evolving priorities as culture measurement and AI governance dominate conversations
When Money Isn’t Cheap, M&A Due Diligence Must Go Deeper
Today's dealmakers must scrutinize targets through multiple lenses to avoid costly post-acquisition surprises
NAIC’s Bond Definition Overhaul Demands Immediate Action
Shift from rules-based to principles-based bond classification impacts investment strategies, audit relationships & reporting infrastructure
Privacy Rights Surge Forces Rethink of Data Management
As global privacy regulations multiply, organizations face mounting pressure to efficiently respond to data subject requests amid complex data environments
1 in 3 US Workers Report Feeling Excluded or Marginalized
AI adoption surges in internal audit; few companies see themselves as disruptors
‘Fight, Fight, Fight’: Why Compliance Still Matters in a Deregulatory Environment
The whirlwind of regulatory change in the early weeks of President Donald Trump's second administration has left many questioning the future of corporate compliance. CCI contributing reporter and assistant law professor Christine Abely explores the dangers of diminishing compliance resources during deregulation and why history suggests this could lead to costly consequences.
Trump 2.0 Is Already Shaking Up the Sanctions & AML Landscape
Financial institutions should prepare for potential ‘Know Your Customer's Customer’ obligations sanctions priorities shift
Are Your BYOD Policies Fifth Amendment-Ready? The Growing Tension Between Biometrics & Individual Rights
Series of conflicting rulings suggest topic is ripe for Supreme Court review
What Would Aristotle Do? Virtue Ethics as a Compliance Framework
Ancient philosophy transforms the compliance question from “What should I do?” to “What kind of person should I be?”
Can You Spot a Deepfake? Are You Sure?
With synthetic media losses projected to triple by 2027, detection techniques must evolve beyond visual verification alone
Internal Audit Group Prepares New Third-Party Topical Requirement
Most organizations expect to increase fraud budgets
Treasury Halts CTA Enforcement for US Companies in Sudden Policy Reversal
Revised rule would require only ‘foreign reporting companies’ to submit beneficial ownership reports
How to Keep Trade Secrets Secret When Regulators Expect AI Transparency
The collision between AI transparency regulations and trade secret protection creates compliance challenges for innovative companies. Christopher Suarez and Anne-Gabrielle Haie of Steptoe analyze how new laws requiring detailed technical documentation and data access potentially compromise valuable intellectual property and offer strategic recommendations for maintaining trade secret protection while meeting evolving regulatory obligations.
How California’s AG Will Shape Enforcement Landscape in 2025
Golden State's enforcement agenda targets fossil fuel industry, merger challenges and AI regulation
California’s Climate Reporting Flexibility: Pragmatism or Risky Precedent?
State board will take softer approach to penalties at first
Beyond the Standard Résumé: Recruiting for Neurodiversity
Conventional hiring practices often value conformity over the exceptional capabilities neurodivergent candidates offer
Is Your Compliance Framework Ready for ISO20022?
How to handle new data elements and text-based tags in transaction screening systems
The Hidden Compliance Risks Lurking in Your iMessages
How end-to-end encryption and lack of native archiving tools complicate regulatory compliance
51% of Executives Weigh DEI Rollbacks
Majority of depositors would accept lower returns for deposit safety
Half of Compliance Officers Have Anxiety; Their Org Chart Might Be the Culprit
Between whiplash-inducing policy shifts in Trump's second term and ever-present personal liability concerns, compliance officers already face unprecedented pressure. Editorial director Jennifer L. Gaskin examines CCI’s striking new survey findings that reveal an equally triggering stressor hiding in plain sight: organizational reporting structures that can cripple program effectiveness.
Overcoming Impostor Syndrome in Compliance Careers
Building stronger compliance teams means supporting leaders' confidence as well as their capabilities
Why Compliance & Legal Still Need to Break Up
Putting compliance under legal can create conflicts neither can resolve
After the Flood: How Recognizing I Had Burnout Saved My Life
Sometimes the only way to survive is to stop swimming upstream
FCPA Enforcement Is Changing; What Does It Mean for Compliance Programs? [Q&A]
From international enforcement risks to M&A implications, experts warn against weakening anti-corruption controls despite DOJ's temporary hold
CTA Reporting Back On — for Now
FinCEN extends deadline to March 21, says it will revisit rules later this year
KYC Budgets Set to Rise as Firms Weigh AI
Gartner IDs top GenAI applications for legal departments
Will Your Next CFO Even Be on the Payroll?
The access economy isn’t just for vacation rentals; it’s also threatening to transform traditional leadership models