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Protiviti and North Carolina State University’s ERM initiative recently joined forces again to conduct an annual survey to gauge business leaders’ perceptions regarding the top risks their organizations face. The kinds of risks identified are very similar from last year...

If you’ve been part of a decision-making collective, you’re probably familiar with the phrase “death by committee.” When there are too many cooks in the proverbial kitchen, it can be nearly impossible to come to a consensus – or even...

2017 is shaping up to be the year of populism in the U.S. This has direct implications for compliance, HR and diversity professionals. If diversity is a key driver of business competitiveness, how do you create a culture of ethics,...

If you're looking for methods to improve engagement in compliance training, gamification is one highly effective strategy. But you needn't overhaul your existing program to incorporate gaming elements. TRACE International offers three tips for gamifying existing programs -- and as...

It may come as a surprise, but “ethics” has a negative connotation for many in a business context. Similarly, the compliance profession is often viewed negatively, as impinging on employees’ freedom. But those of us on the inside have an...

Content consumption has seen major shifts over the past decade. Social media, digital platforms, and even podcasts have disrupted traditional news (read: print) channels. In this episode, we hear from Jim Moroney, publisher and CEO of A.H. Belo, and publisher...

Data breaches can be PR nightmares for sure. But are they really open-and-shut cases for plaintiffs? In one high-profile case, the defense team focused on some smart questions, including whether plaintiffs were trying to hold the company to realistic standards...

The New York State Department of Financial Services has finalized new cybersecurity regulations governing financial institutions, insurance companies, and other DFS-regulated entities. The changes, which went into effect on March 1, primarily contain prudent practices that covered firms may already...

The SEC’s new and proposed rules allow companies to update and simplify their disclosure requirements as part of the SEC’s overall disclosure effectiveness review. This modernization of the SEC disclosure system discussed in the SEC’s Regulation S-K concept release in...

How do business leaders create a sustainable, ethical business culture? An important first step is helping the organisation stay focused on ethical concerns. Then, they must bolster this focus with practical actions, such as making sure there are shared values,...

Companies with a strong culture of ethics have a real competitive edge in the marketplace. Often these organizations outperform the competition in productivity while also enjoying a lower rate of employee misconduct. Culture may be difficult to measure, but CCOs...

Banks and certain other financial organizations must comply with FinCEN's new rules for customer due diligence (CDD) beginning May 11, 2018. Implementing an automated approach to CDD can help meet multiple compliance goals – from reliable client and risk identification...