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Internal Investigations: Getting It Right From the Outset
Successful internal investigations can be extremely valuable corporate governance tools. The effective identification, investigation and remediation of risks that arise within a business are integral to mitigating the legal, commercial and reputational harm they threaten. David Hamilton, partner and business crime and regulatory specialist at Howard Kennedy, explores the essential building blocks of a successful...
Warning Signs of Embezzlement & Practical Internal Controls
No system is foolproof, but knowing the signals can help
What CrowdStrike Outage Can Teach Us About Vendor Risks
Successful vendor relationships rely on joint understanding of expectations
Vendor Selection & Model Design for FinCrime Compliance Solutions
Selection and deployment will usually take 6-12 months at least
Here We Go Again: Keeping Up With State Moves on AI Regulation
Looking at developments in California, Colorado and Utah
8 Questions to Help Rightsize Responsible AI Governance
Proactive AI governance can help build stakeholder trust
AI Voice Cloning Is Giving Rise to Extortion & Vishing Scams
Technology powering new generation of attackers
News Roundup: SEC Actions Heat Up at End of Summer
Gartner warns GCs to closely monitor election risk; scramble commences over EU names rule
Navigating the SEC’s 8-K Reporting Mandate: Cybersecurity Challenges & Compliance Realities
The SEC’s cybersecurity disclosure rules recently turned one year old, but many organizations still have questions about compliance. Bill McLaughlin, president of Thrive, a managed services provider, explores some of the lingering issues.
2024: The Year (So Far) in Market Manipulation
FinServ community advised to redouble control efforts
How Will New CFPB Rule Affect Short-Term Lenders?
Buy Now, Pay Later industry facing rules similar to credit card issuers
B-ASIC Instructions on Aussie Business Communications
Australian financial regulator issues new guidance on communications monitoring & archiving
Policy Management: How Hard Can It Be?
Introducing Compliance Conversations With Anna Romberg & Julia Haglind
Compliance Lessons From Boston Consulting Group’s FCPA Declination
Self-disclosure, voluntary program improvements cited as factors in DOJ decision
Now Hiring: Chief Resilience Officer. Do You Have What It Takes?
Resilience is quickly moving to the top of corporate agendas, giving rise to a new C-suite role: chief resilience officer. Saqib Alam, a crisis management partner at Morrison Foerster, outlines eight core attributes a CRO might have.
Blind Spots in the C-Suite & Boardroom
Even the most skilled leader can’t manage a risk that’s not on their radar
Climate Materiality: Great in Principle, Harder to Apply in Practice
How many companies will really be off the hook under ‘materiality’ qualifier?
Breaking Free: A Compliance Professional’s Guide to Letting Go
An effective compliance program doesn’t need micromanagement
Minnesota Latest State to OK Consumer Data Privacy Law
Measure set to go into effect for most covered entities next summer
News Roundup: Private-Company CCOs See Earnings Drop
Execs expect generative AI to turn a profit as soon as next year, regulatory finserv penalties climb 31%
Trust but Verify: The Power of Audits to Protect Your Competitive Edge
Companies using noncompete agreements to safeguard their competitive edge are rightly concerned as the FTC’s noncompete ban remains in limbo after a Texas judge ruled the agency lacked authority to ban such agreements. A group from law firm Baker Donelson suggest incorporating regular audits as part of your plan for securing protected information.
Seeking to Incentivize Voluntary Disclosure, DOJ Rolls Out New Whistleblower Pilot Program
Program includes caps on monetary rewards whistleblowers can receive
Lessons From the 2024 Proxy Season
Activist investors haven’t gone away, but their priorities are changing
Why Don’t People Intervene When They See Unethical Conduct?
Not everyone who sees something will say something
Even Good People Make Bad Decisions
Ethical business practices don’t just appear out of the blue
SEC Continues Recordkeeping Crackdown, Fines 26 Firms Combined $390M+
3 self-reporting firms receive lower fines
Landmark EU AI Act Takes Effect; Here’s What You Need to Know
The European Union’s landmark AI Act formally went into effect Aug. 1, changing the way artificial intelligence is regulated across Europe — and, indeed, around the world. This first-ever comprehensive legal framework aims to ensure that AI systems released in the EU market and used in the EU are safe. Punter Southall partner Jonathan Armstrong...
EU AI Act Elevates Responsible Standards, Outpacing GDPR
Rigid guidelines to impact deployment and innovation of AI on a global scale
Understanding Canada’s Forced Labor Law
Reporting under new regulation began earlier this year
FinCEN Has Proposed New AML/CFT Rules; Here Are 2 Areas Where Risk Assessment Can Make a Difference
AML/CFT programs should expect increased enforcement actions