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ArticleBenchmark survey: Top compliance programs are data-driven
A new survey from Convercent and Compliance Week indicates that the top-performing compliance departments increasingly are starting to invest in technology solutions that support a data-driven program.
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Volcker rule rehash drives renewed backlash from Dem regulators
Proponents of a new multi-agency proposal to amend the Volcker rule tout its compliance-relieving benefits for small- and medium-sized banks. Critics, who had a chance to vote this week, fear that the plan “euthanizes” it.
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ArticleTaking a pull-the-plug approach to GDPR compliance
Given the two-year lead time, few would have guessed that the best way some organisations would comply with the European Union’s stringent new data rules would be to simply cut access to services.
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IRS gives partial guidance on revenue recognition
It’s the tax department’s turn buzz over how to recognize revenue for tax purposes—and with good reason after getting some puzzling guidance from the IRS.
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ArticleRisk assessments, paired with emerging technologies, can supercharge compliance
There are plenty of technological solutions to consider as part of a modern compliance program. The data you collect, however, and implementation strategies, are just as important as the tools you choose.
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ArticlePoll-apalooza: Let us help you benchmark your compliance program
We polled practitioners on 11 key topics in ethics and compliance at the recently concluded Compliance Week 2018 conference. Check out the results to help you benchmark your own programs.
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Fed pitches a new effort to streamline Volcker rule
On the heels of new legislation targeting reach of the Volcker rule to small- and medium-sized financial institutions, the Fed has announced its own plan for streamlining the Dodd-Frank Act’s regulatory centerpiece.
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For leading compliance programs, it’s all about technology
Leading compliance programs more often use technology tools than do their peers, according to the results of PwC’s annual State of Compliance study. These include data analysis tools, dashboards, continuous monitoring, data warehousing, data extraction tools, and a GRC solution.
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ArticleSelf-disclosure can root out conflicts of interest
The world is a complicated place. Life choices and side hustles are increasingly pushing employees toward potential conflicts of interest. A solid risk management strategy can keep them happy while creating the visibility needed to protect company interests.
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Emerging companies a compliance quandary in global market
How do you build an effective anti-corruption compliance program in emerging markets? Know their culture, customs, and language; then leverage that knowledge to create trust and on-the-ground adherents, advised panelists at the Compliance Week 2018 conference.
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ArticleModernizing compliance: a viewpoint from the front lines
Taking a cross-functional approach to compliance—solving problems together with the business—is the most effective and cost-efficient way to mitigate enterprise-wide risks today.
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EU pushes for worldwide ban on testing cosmetics on animals
The European Parliament is seeking to make the EU’s ban on cosmetic testing on animals a worldwide prohibition.
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ArticleAccounting change drives new ideas about how to do business
As new accounting rules begin to change key metrics in financial statements, companies are beginning to reconsider certain aspects of how they do business.
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ArticleTen takeaways from Compliance Week 2018
Editor in Chief Dave Lefort presents 10 takeaways from Compliance Week’s 13th annual national conference—with contributions from CW’s Jaclyn Jaeger, Joe Mont, and Tammy Whitehouse.
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ArticlePreventing and responding to harassment must involve both HR and compliance
An expert panel at CW 2018 shared best practices on how to address expectations concerning employee behavior, how to properly respond when allegations of sexual harassment arise, and how to communicate with senior leaders and the board on the importance of preemptive action.
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ArticleOperationalizing GDPR compliance, amid uncertainty
During a panel discussion at Compliance Week 2018 on Tuesday, experts discussed how prepared companies are for the May 25 GDPR implementation date. At this stage, they agreed, it’s all about doing your best.
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The Big Four in the U.K.: Breaking up is hard to do
The latest recommendation to break up the Big Four accountancy firms from the two parliamentary committees investigating the collapse of construction firm Carillion is hardly a new idea, but is it possible?
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Dodd-Frank Act rule rollback makes its way through Congress
With some help from Democrats, Congressional Republicans have sent the most significant Dodd-Frank Act regulatory retreat to date on to the desk of President Trump.
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ArticleCreating culture from the ashes of scandal
At Compliance Week 2018 on Tuesday, Hiltrud Werner, head of integrity and legal affairs at Volkswagen Group, spoke of how VW is recovering from a recent scandal and trying to emerge a stronger, better company from lessons learned.
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Modern slavery still a force in U.K.
A new study finds that forced labour and employee abuse still permeate many industries in the United Kingdom.