Articles | Compliance Week – Page 265

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When the Department of Justice goes too far

2016-12-20T11:30:00Z

In a rare face-off, the Department of Justice and corporate defense attorneys debate the limits of federal criminal law and prosecution. Jaclyn Jaeger reports.

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The science of compliance

2016-12-20T10:45:00Z

Carrie Penman of NAVEX Global uses her background as a scientist to forge an unconventional, and highly successful career in ethics & compliance, writes Bill Coffin.

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The night before Regulation XMAS

2016-12-20T10:30:00Z

It ain’t easy being Santa. A rulemaking petition filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission could change that, reports Joe Mont.

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U.S., like much of the world, still struggles with AML crackdowns

2016-12-20T10:00:00Z

There was good news and bad news to be found in a recent review of the United States’ anti-money laundering efforts. Its failings add perspective to what are global challenges, says Joe Mont.

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Will Europe go it alone on financial regulation following Brexit? Don’t count on it

2016-12-20T09:45:00Z

It might seem logical for a post-Brexit European Union to follow a maverick regulatory path, but such a reality is more of a dream than a reality. Tim Sprinkle explains.

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Please, Mrs. May, stay out of the pay debate

2016-12-20T09:30:00Z

Prime Minister Theresa May’s executive pay reforms have created quite a stir in the U.K. Paul Hodgson explores what’s behind all the commotion.

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U.K. governance hearings: it’s all peachy except when it’s not

2016-12-19T16:15:00Z

The Financial Reporting Council has a number of recommendations for improving corporate governance, but not all executives and directors may be happy with them. Paul Hodgson reports.

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U.K. looks to make big changes in corporate governance

2016-12-13T14:30:00Z

The United Kingdom seeks to update corporate governance regulations on three fronts: executive pay, the connection between boards and stakeholders, and applying the corporate governance codes of listed companies to large private firms. Paul Hodgson reports.

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Building a resilient global supply chain

2016-12-13T14:15:00Z

Global supply chain risk has climbed to record levels. Jaclyn Jaeger reports on how one global company is working to bullet-proof its supply chain risk management program.

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Before M&A, think cyber: what every board needs to know

2016-12-13T14:15:00Z

Nothing can sideline a merger or acquisition quite so well as dodgy cyber-security compliance. Simone Petrella discusses what every board should know in advance.

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Slowly but surely, global governance practices are converging

2016-12-13T12:30:00Z

The United States and European Union don’t have a monopoly on corporate governance. A new study looks at how best practices are converging around the globe. Joe Mont reports.

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Still battling over internal control? Focus on risk assessments, communication

2016-12-13T10:45:00Z

In the continually evolving battle over internal control reporting and auditing, the strategy for the next front should include better risk assessments and timely communication with auditors. Tammy Whitehouse has more.

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Q&A: The compliance and legal ties that bind

2016-12-13T09:30:00Z

Jaclyn Jaeger talks with Carey Roberts, deputy general counsel and chief compliance officer of Marsh & McLennan Cos., about her unique dual legal and compliance role.

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SCOTUS ruling a boon for prosecutors, but questions linger

2016-12-13T09:00:00Z

The Supreme Court has turned back the clock on insider-trading law, giving prosecutors renewed leeway despite lingering questions, reports Joe Mont.

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Governance compliance on the rise, but more is not always better

2016-12-06T14:30:00Z

Compliance and reporting are on the rise, but so is the amount of material used as documentation. Is quality getting mired by quantity? Paul Hodgson reports.

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Fostering an ethical culture with training

2016-12-06T13:45:00Z

Culture is the holy grail of ethics and compliance programs, but it’s also the one area that ethics and compliance officers struggle with the most. Jaclyn Jaeger explores today’s innovative solutions inside.

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Former Southwest CEO: Harnessing an ethical culture

2016-12-06T13:15:00Z

During a keynote address at a recent NAVEX conference, Howard Putnam, former CEO of Southwest Airlines and Braniff International Airways, spoke candidly about harnessing the business value of an ethical culture. Jaclyn Jaeger has more.

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My Compliance Library: Is it time for an incentive mine sweep?

2016-12-06T12:30:00Z

Richard Bistrong and Marc Hodak discuss pay-for-performance and its role in corporate ethics and compliance policies.

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Are pharma firms set for increased scrutiny?

2016-12-06T11:30:00Z

How pharmaceutical firms price their products is getting a lot of additional attention in the United Kingdom and United States. Neil Hodge reports.

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Talking to ‘The Infiltrator’ about AML

2016-12-06T11:00:00Z

Joe Mont talks to Robert Mazur, the undercover agent portrayed in the movie The Infiltrator, and Bill Sweeney, financial services evangelist at BAE Systems Applied Intelligence, about the shadowy underworld of money laundering.