Corporate compliance, risk and governance teams face a potential sea change as Donald Trump reclaims the White House. From enforcement priorities to ESG programs, major shifts loom for regulated industries. Here's what compliance professionals should watch as the transition unfolds.
Access control, device management and information governance crucial for ITAR-covered organizations
Leaders struggling with AI governance, board risk oversight, employee concerns and geopolitical challenges
For compliance professionals, most days can end up feeling like a nonstop game of whack-a-mole. A new regulation pops up and suddenly you're expected to be the expert on every aspect of it. Staying compliant is more than any one professional can hope to handle, and yet the game of whack-a-mole is only set to ramp up.
Federal authorities’ expectations around AI are evolving
From board to regulators, many stakeholders want insight into compliance metrics
New state laws seek to regulate collecting of health data
Despite challenges, finance leaders expect AI to improve audit quality
Proactive compliance approach includes investigations, root cause analysis & behavior modification
Reform efforts will depend on how well organizations & prosecutors can adapt
Compliance Conversations: How should we be using AI?
Few companies reporting Scope 3 emissions; general counsel compensation rises 25%; more first-timers joining boards
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