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Dutch trade union brings legal action against FIFA

2016-11-01T09:00:00Z

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is the subject of another legal action for failing to ensure that the rights of migrant workers are respected as they work on projects connected to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Neil Hodge reports.

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The pros and cons of ISO 37001 certification

2016-10-25T14:15:00Z

ISO has released a new anti-bribery standard, but not everyone is convinced that they actually need it, reports Jaclyn Jaeger.

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SCOTUS, Congress to provide new legal insider-trading definition

2016-10-25T12:00:00Z

A case before the Supreme Court and two bills in Congress could finally establish a national legal definition for insider trading. Joe Mont reports.

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Even with relief, intercompany debt rules still pack a punch

2016-10-25T11:45:00Z

Final tax regulations on intercompany debt provide some relief, but companies still face a heavy uphill climb to achieve the documentation requirements. Tammy Whitehouse explores.

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European Union, Apple, and Ireland tax

2016-10-25T10:15:00Z

U.S. tech firm Apple has been ordered by the European Commission to pay €13bn (U.S. $14B) in back taxes, a move that has many up in arms and worried it may set a precedent for U.S. firms operating overseas. Neil Hodge has more.

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SEC brings more bank-like regulation to mutual funds

2016-10-25T09:45:00Z

Mutual funds and ETFs face new disclosure requirements and redesigned liquidity risk management programs under a new SEC rule targeting systemic risk. Joe Mont has more.

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CFPB’s legal setback goes beyond constitutionality

2016-10-18T15:00:00Z

A successful legal challenge against the constitutionality of the CFPB doesn’t mean it will go away anytime soon. It should, however, prompt companies to rethink dealings with the agency. Joe Mont has more.

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Auditors plan to dig into controls, risk in year-end audits

2016-10-18T14:00:00Z

Auditors preparing for the upcoming year-end audit cycle are assembling a long list of accounting, regulatory, and market concerns. Tammy Whitehouse has more.

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The rewards for corruption in British football

2016-10-18T13:30:00Z

U.K. footie can’t claim to be “the beautiful game” when it’s being stained by corruption. Paul Hodgson reports.

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Why can’t HM Revenues and Customs get out of its own way?

2016-10-18T12:00:00Z

According to a panel of academics and tax experts, the U.K.’s leading tax authority is too big, too slow, and too ineffective to persist in its current form. Neil Hodge has more.

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New OSHA guidelines take aim at whistleblower ‘gag’ provisions

2016-10-18T10:45:00Z

For companies seeking to settle with OSHA, getting rid of any internal provisions that stifle whistleblowing is a must. Jaclyn Jaeger reports.

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How the World Bank credits compliance efforts

2016-10-18T10:00:00Z

Getting debarred by the World Bank for corruption is bad, but firms taking serious steps to build better compliance afterward show a path to redemption. Jaclyn Jaeger reports.

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Amid rate debates, Federal Reserve maintains a regulatory drumbeat

2016-10-12T13:00:00Z

Arguments over monetary policy may dominate Federal Reserve discussion, but aside from that its influence as a regulator keeps growing. Joe Mont looks at how Chair Janet Yellen’s report to Congress went down.

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Plantronics decision calls for stricter vigilance in e-Discovery compliance

2016-10-12T11:15:00Z

Living up to various e-Discovery requirements from different states and regulatory agencies means a comprehensive compliance digital record overhaul. David Bogoslaw reports.

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7 reasons to study COSO’s new Fraud Risk Management Guide

2016-10-12T11:15:00Z

COSO’s new fraud guide is not mandatory but, says Tammy Whitehouse, public companies would be wise to study and consider it anyway because it could eventually become a requirement.

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Q&A: Farient Advisors’ John Trentacoste

2016-10-12T10:00:00Z

Joe Mont talks with John Trentacoste, a director at Farient Advisors, on how Wells Fargo’s woes may influence boards’ compensation decisions.

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When charitable donations equal bribery

2016-10-12T09:45:00Z

Bribes disguised as charity contributions may not be paving the road to hell with good intentions, but they come close. More from Jaclyn Jaeger.

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Fending off executive impersonation schemes

2016-10-12T09:30:00Z

Everybody thinks they would never fall for an obvious cyber-scam … until they do. Jaclyn Jaeger reports.

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U.K. debate on corporate culture rolls on

2016-10-05T13:45:00Z

U.K. corporate culture has remained largely unchanged since the financial crisis, but a variety of forces are aiming to change that, and soon. Neil Hodge reports.

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New SEC rules for securities clearing agencies may benefit EU banks

2016-10-04T16:30:00Z

The SEC’s new rules for enhanced operational and governance standards for systematically important securities clearing agencies might just save EU banks billions of dollars in capital surcharges. Joe Mont reports.