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Cost of governance remains high in Latin America Special Report Latin American Entity Portfolio Management What’s in this report from Mercator: The high cost of corporate governance is holding back multinational companies in Latin America, with the continent 31% more expensive than Europe and 65% slower than Northern America to operate in, according to Mercator’s...

How are different EU member states protecting Whistleblowers? Global Insights European Whistleblower Report Provides Critical Country-by-Country Updates What's in this report from World Service Group: The World Services Group (WSG) Employment and Labor Group collaborated with WSG network law firms in more than 20 European jurisdictions to create the European Whistleblower Report, which provides knowledge on...

How can boards of directors provide effective cloud oversight? Second Edition Perspectives on Security for the Board What's in this report from Google Cloud: The cloud transition continues apace, and savvy boards of directors are thinking about how to provide effective oversight of cloud adoption. Google Cloud’s second edition report helps board members raise their...

What makes good ESG? Whitepaper ESG Implementation Methodology What's in this whitepaper from Speeki: The challenge for many companies starting out on an ESG journey is determining exactly where to begin. There are a lot of areas to cover, and it can be somewhat overwhelming. This report covers issues like: How to define a company...

Simplifying implementation of anti-bribery systems Guide Anti-Bribery Management Systems What's in this whitepaper from Speeki: A challenge for any company with an embedded anti-corruption compliance program is implementing an anti-bribery management system as required by the ISO 37001 standard. This report covers: Setting context in ISO 37001 Stakeholders in ISO 37001 Scope for ISO 37001...

A step-by-step approach to ESG materiality assessments ESG Materiality Assessments An Essential Part of Your ESG & Sustainability Strategy What's in this whitepaper from Speeki: Conducting a materiality assessment is crucial when building your ESG strategy. Learn more about the critical two-part process to developing a materiality assessment: Material areas to focus: The first stage...

What are the top liability risks for professionals like consultants, auditors and lawyers? Professional Insurance Claims Insights 2023 Building Safety, Cybercrime Biggest Professional Indemnity Risks About this report from Allianz: Architects and engineers face greater scrutiny over building and fire safety defects. Financial services professionals may be accused of mismanaging investment funds negatively impacted by...

Where does the risk & compliance industry stand today — and what does the future hold? Benchmark Report 2023 State of Risk & Compliance About this report from NAVEX: What are the true markers of a mature risk and compliance program? What are the differences in how European and American professionals assess their program efficacy?...

Unpacking SEC's enforcement action against Philips for FCPA allegations in China Credit Where Credit's Due? Philips FCPA Enforcement Action What’s in this whitepaper by Tom Fox:Amsterdam-based Philips recently agreed to pay more than $62 million to resolve the SEC's charges that it violated the FCPA with conduct related to the sale of medical diagnostic equipment...

Shipping sector still facing series of challenges, including rising costs of goods and labor. Report Safety & Shipping Review 2023 About this report from Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty: A combination of factors impacting fire risk, ongoing and new threats posed by the ripple effects of the Ukraine conflict, decarbonization challenges, economic uncertainty, as well...

Compliance officers have hard jobs, but their salaries are trending upward. Analysis Exploring Compliance Officer Compensation in 2023 About this report from BarkerGilmore: Stressed-out compliance officers have reason to celebrate: Their salaries are going up. According to BarkerGilmore’s analysis, the average chief compliance officer earned 10% more in total compensation in 2022 than in 2021....

Transaction value is down from 2021, but what will the rest of the year hold? Global Survey M&A Risk & Opportunities About this report from Norton Rose Fulbright & Mergermarket: These are tough times for dealmakers. Q1 2023 saw M&A volumes continue to slide, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of retreat and the longest succession...

Make sure you're asking all the right questions when onboarding new third-party vendors White Paper Build and Scope Better Vendor Due Diligence Questionnaires About this white paper from ProcessUnity: The rise of outsourcing means that you don't have to be the best at everything — you just have to be able to hire the best....

Are you looking for enough down the line for vendor risks? White Paper Best Practices for Fourth and Nth Party Management About this white paper from ProcessUnity: When many organizations are still scrambling to shore up their third-party risk management programs, fourth- and Nth-party management can seem like a daunting challenge. After all, without proper...

Insights from investment industry sponsors, investors and service providers LP and GP Relations in Flux Amid Economic Volatility 2023 Investment Funds Outlook About this report from Barnes & Thornburg: After a several-year stretch of record gains and robust capital inflows, private investment funds are now navigating increasingly volatile economic terrain. As has been well publicized,...

What do corporate board directors see on the horizon? SPRING 2023 BOARD PULSE SURVEY Expanding Roles, Risks and Opportunities for Boards in Another Disruptive Year What's in this report from BDO: Another year of disruption and economic headwinds means formidable challenges for public company boards — but it has also opened new realms of opportunity...

How do today's top security leaders manage compliance? COMPLIANCE REPORT 2023 Securealities: Managing & Monetizing Multiple Frameworks What's in this report from Coalfire and Omdia: Today’s compliance assessment and assurance demands are continuously evolving and encompass every corner of the economy. The resulting expanded attack surface and compliance-driven costs fall hard on the shoulders of...

Bolster your culture of integrity 2023 UPDATE Hotline & Incident Management Benchmark Report About this report from NAVEX: An efficient and trusted mechanism by which employees can anonymously or confidentially report allegations of suspected or actual misconduct is the hallmark of a well-designed compliance program. Each year, the NAVEX Hotline & Incident Management Benchmark report...

How can we stem the tide of dirty money flowing through financial institutions? Proposal for New Regulation A Plan to Inhibit Significant Money Laundering Offenses and Improve Enhanced Due Diligence About this whitepaper from Robert Mazur:Take a very close look at the dozens of deferred prosecution agreements and indictments pled to by major banks when...

U.S. securities class actions against foreign companies continue to target Chinese firms 2022 Developments U.S. Securities Fraud Class Actions Against Non-U.S. Issuers What’s in this report from Dechert:Tracking with trends since 2020, the majority of non-U.S. issuer securities fraud class-actions lawsuits filed in 2022 targeted companies headquartered or principally located in China. Lawsuits against Chinese...

The year that was in FCPA & anti-corruption efforts 2022: A Year in Review FCPA Enforcement & Anti-Corruption Developments What’s in this report from Paul, Weiss:After a quiet 2021, FCPA enforcement, whether measured by the number of DOJ and SEC corporate enforcement actions or total penalty amount, increased markedly in 2022, although it still fell...

Making money *and* doing the right thing Survey Report The Evolution of ESG & Impact Investing: Are You Ready? What’s in this report from JTC and OpportunityDb:Despite headlines to the contrary, investor perceptions toward ESG and impact investing continue their positive upward trajectory, though misunderstandings persist, according to a survey of nearly 300 advisers, fund...

Understanding the impact of regulatory challenges Survey Report 2023 State of Regulatory Compliance What’s in this report from Regology:As the regulatory landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, compliance professionals are coping with an increasingly difficult job, and a new survey from Regology reveals how compliance teams are handling the changes. For the report,...

Industry experts predict the risk and compliance trends we're likely to see in 2023 eBook Top 10 Trends in Risk & Compliance for 2023 About this ebook from NAVEX: The 2023 Top 10 Trends in Risk and Compliance provides you with guidance on where to focus initiatives and resources for the year ahead. It is...

DOJ leaders provide insight into agency's plans. Analysis of Recent Statements DOJ Shaping the Future of Corporate Criminal Enforcement What’s in this whitepaper from Tom Fox:Along with the recent update to the DOJ’s “Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs” document, compliance practitioners can take their cues from two recent speeches by high-ranking DOJ officials, both at...

Keeping up with 2023 changes to DOJ guidelines. Additions, Deletions & Changes From 2020 2023 Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs What’s in this whitepaper from Tom Fox:In March, the DOJ released a highly anticipated 2023 update to its “Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs” document (ECCP), which was most recently revised in 2020. ECCP should be...

Sanctions start high and stay high 2022 Year in Review Economic Sanctions and AML Developments What’s in this report from Paul, Weiss:A central theme of the global financial landscape in 2022 was the U.S. government’s sanctions, AML and export control authorities' forceful response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Following a “start high/stay high” strategy, the...

Align risk reduction efforts by bringing together third-party and cybersecurity functions White Paper Unify Third-Party Risk & Cybersecurity for Sustainable Resiliency About this white paper from ProcessUnity: Unifying third-party risk and cybersecurity brings together teams that share security goals, increasing efficiency and resiliency throughout the organization. To achieve unification, you must align internal and external...

How well-prepared is your organization to fight corruption? Most Companies Enhancing Anti-Corruption Programs 2023 Global Anti-Corruption Survey What’s in this report from AlixPartners:With global economic uncertainty continuing, many observers fear companies will turn to unscrupulous or even illegal activities to bolster their bottom line. But a new survey from AlixPartners finds that the threat of...

Did your business pay all its bills last year? You might be in the minority. Financial & Legal Challenges Persist State of Credit Risk What’s in this report from Creditsafe:Large businesses had the hardest time paying their suppliers in 2022, according to an analysis by online credit score provider Creditsafe, as firms of all sizes...