Compliance

In a recent speech, Matthew R. Galeotti, the head of the DOJ’s Criminal Division, discussed changes in how the DOJ intends to conduct corporate enforcement. The speech, which followed the recent announcements of declinations by the National Security Division, provides insight into how the DOJ is likely to conduct its investigations and make charging determinations as well as guidance to...

Leading firms leverage AI across governance functions; privacy deletion requests surge 82%; employees struggle with AI-powered threats; payment system attacks predicted in hospitality sector

Regulatory uncertainty and stretched compliance teams are creating new pressures for firms navigating an evolving enforcement landscape, even as the SEC appears to be taking a more targeted approach to violations. STP Investment Services’ head of compliance, Lori Weston, examines how outsourced compliance services can provide immediate access to experienced professionals with regulatory knowledge and operational capacity, while offering the...

With the Senate's decisive vote against a state AI regulation moratorium, compliance officers face a stark reality: Most organizations are using AI, but not everyone has policies governing the technology as it keeps on advancing. Jennifer L. Gaskin reports on how teams are building risk-based frameworks for a world where employees love ChatGPT but can only use Copilot for work...

As governments scramble to regulate AI, forward-thinking companies are writing their own compliance playbooks

Technical issues on government portal give companies short reprieve

35% of executives give boards high marks

Corporate compliance programs face increasing scrutiny as the DOJ applies its evaluation framework across industries and company sizes, from multinational corporations to mid-market businesses like e.l.f. Cosmetics. The department's guidance centers on three fundamental questions about program design, implementation and effectiveness, but many organizations struggle to move beyond "paper programs" that exist in theory but fail in practice. Ethena's Susan...

Whipsaw changes can multiply workload for compliance teams

Are ethics and compliance programs keeping pace with risk? Annual report E&C Program Trends & Employee Perceptions What’s in this report from Ethisphere: Ethisphere's 2025 Ethics & Compliance Report offers a comprehensive dual-lens analysis of program practices and workplace experience, drawing from data across 136 organizations and more than 1.2 million employee responses from 98 companies in 58 countries. As...

FinCEN’s ill-conceived interim rule will prolong uncertainty for businesses and further damage America’s standing abroad

As ESG programs face growing critique, organizations need practical approaches that deliver measurable results. Business sustainability expert Marga Hoek introduces the "green sprint" methodology — transforming long-term goals into short-term, high-impact projects with clear milestones.