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AML programs continue to vex banks in cost, complexity
Forget all that talk of deregulation. Compliance officers at financial institutions are still knee-deep in risk and spending nearly $26 billion a year on anti-money laundering programs and other demands of the Bank Secrecy Act.
SEC raises the bar on cyber-security risks
Regulators expect companies to raise their game in protecting the corporate jewels from online hackers, especially in schemes that are not exactly novel.
Rite Aid shareholders vote against Deloitte as auditor
A sizable chunk of Rite Aid’s shareholders has told the board it would like to dismiss Deloitte and hire a new audit firm.
Firms follow Google trend in ending mandatory arbitration
No more mandatory arbitration for sexual assault claims. Companies are following Google’s example in the wake of recent scandals.
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Ridding toxins from corporate culture
There has been no shortage of companies making headlines recently for having in place a toxic corporate culture.
Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn arrested for financial misconduct
Japanese automaker Nissan has dismissed Carlos Ghosn from his chairman role, following his arrest by prosecutors in Japan for engaging in financial misconduct.
Senators accuse mobile carriers of throttling practices
Senate Democrats are alleging violations of net neutrality principles by mobile data carriers who they claim, backed by recent research, are slowing down online traffic.
TRACED Act cracks down on illegal robocalls
Newly proposed legislation is making the rounds of the Senate in an effort to strike against unwanted telephone solicitations.
No change in audit-non-audit mix in U.S., KPMG says
Amid reports that KPMG is drawing a firmer line between audit and non-audit services in the United Kingdom, the firm has no similar plans in the United States.
A top concern for banks: How will regulators tackle AI?
The cutting-edge question asked by Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard at a recent conference: “What are we learning about artificial intelligence in financial services?” She answered with a look at the regulatory landscape.
Timur Khasanov-Batirov on ‘Compliance Man’
International compliance officer Timur Khasanov-Batirov joins Tom Fox to explain the inspiration behind his illustrated series, “Compliance Man,” which is designed to help communicate potentially complex compliance topics in a simple manner.
Two benchmark reports reveal in-house counsel salary trends
In-house counsel looking to see how their annual salaries stack up against their peers can refer to two new reports that offer benchmarking data.
FEI group provides guides on leases, CECL controls
FEI’s corporate reporting group has developed its own guides for preparers on how to assure sound controls with major new accounting adoptions.