Articles | Compliance Week – Page 269

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Global anti-bribery enforcement on the rise

2017-03-14T11:45:00Z

Sharing information and expanding enforcement pipelines are fueling a global crackdown on corruption in general, but especially in the extractive industry.

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New leadership, new priorities for FINRA

2017-03-14T11:30:00Z

A new year has meant some big changes for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, including several recent appointments, some new initiatives, and an update to the agency’s enforcement priorities.

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Gone in a snap? Tech IPO swipes away shareholder voting

2017-03-14T09:00:00Z

The decision by the founders of Snap, parent company of Snapchat, to issue no-vote shares has riled critics and surfaced new corporate governance concerns.

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Is your company ready to comply with IATF 16949:2016?

2017-03-10T13:00:00Z

A new automotive industry standard redefines requirements for auto industry quality management systems, but the clock is already ticking to be in compliance with it by Sept. 18.

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Yet another brouhaha over pay in the U.K. is brewing this year

2017-03-07T15:00:00Z

Bringing CEO pay in line with lower-rank workers isn’t a bad idea, but implementing it poorly can make it one.

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Banks prepare for expected credit loss rules

2017-03-07T14:45:00Z

Amid changing revenue recognition rules, banks face even bigger changes in recognizing expected credit losses, a rule everyone else needs to follow, as well.

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Seven for 17: Tactical approaches to proxy season 2017 guidance for public companies

2017-03-07T14:30:00Z

As the 2017 proxy season approaches, here are seven tips for how public companies can prepare for shareholder activism to regulatory change, to social media, and more.

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U.K. Post Office faces group litigation order over IT flaw

2017-03-07T14:30:00Z

How could a computer error result in postal workers going into debt and going to jail for financial shortfalls that never actually occurred? Sub-postmasters are joining a group legal action against the U.K. post office for fraud accusations.

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How to get listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index

2017-03-07T13:00:00Z

What is the process for getting listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index? And is it really worth the effort? It’s a little complicated, writes Jaclyn Jaeger.

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Risk management, best practices are even more crucial in an era of deregulation

2017-03-07T12:15:00Z

A company’s biggest asset is its reputation, and scaling back regulations themselves will do little to protect against the outrage of the public, the media, and marketplace rivals.

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Crowdfunding risks put spotlight on investor protection

2017-03-07T12:15:00Z

Crowdfunding is a revolutionary tool for capital formation. Dealing with its risks may provide a catalyst for fresh thinking about investor protections.

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A look at China’s sweeping new cyber-security law

2017-03-07T10:15:00Z

Beijing has officially put foreign companies operating within China on notice: Improve your data privacy practices and cyber-security controls, or face the consequences.

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Q&A: Allstate’s approach to fostering an ethical culture

2017-02-28T20:00:00Z

Kelly Noll, chief ethics and compliance officer at Allstate, shares how the insurer fosters a culture of ethics built on integrity, honesty, and accountability. Interview by Jaclyn Jaeger.

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U.K. weighing reforms for corporate economic crime

2017-02-28T19:30:00Z

Jaclyn Jaeger discusses the United Kingdom’s battle against economic crime and what the country is doing to promote good corporate governance.

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Is it a business or an asset? Companies get new guidance

2017-02-28T18:00:00Z

Companies will have some new analysis to do to assure their accounting for business transactions reflects a new definition of “business” in GAAP. Tammy Whitehouse has more.

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OECD releases guidance to ensure responsible business conduct in garment industry

2017-02-28T10:30:00Z

Neil Hodge offers a look at guidance from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development meant to help businesses in the garment industry identify and mitigate risk in their supply chains.

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Sapin II aims to challenge France’s culture of corruption

2017-02-28T09:45:00Z

France’s anti-corruption law reflects its growing interest in embracing whistleblowing and getting clear of U.S. FCPA enforcement actions. Rodrigo Amaral reports.

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In an era of reduced regulation, let’s not forget corporate integrity

2017-02-28T09:30:00Z

Just because companies might face fewer rules doesn’t mean they have any less obligation to behave with ethical integrity, writes Exiger’s Daniel Alonso.

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Workplace investigations: 8 pitfalls to avoid

2017-02-28T09:15:00Z

Investigating workplace complaints of harassment, intimidation, and other interpersonal issues is as challenging as it is mandatory. Sahil Kanuga shares eight common pitfalls to avoid.

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Insider trading allegations at Deutsche Borse could complicate LSE merger

2017-02-22T13:15:00Z

Did Deutsche Borse CEO Carsten Kengeter make a lucky stock purchase in his own company, or did he act on inside knowledge of a planned merger with LSE? Neil Hodge reports.