The FIFA corruption scandal continues to rock the world of international soccer with new allegations of wrongdoings by former president Sepp Blatter (above) and his cronies. FCPA blogger Tom Fox explores the conflicts of interest that arise when those in charge set, negotiate, and approve their own salaries.
Tom Fox
Thomas Fox has practiced law for over 40 years. Tom writes the daily award-winning blog, the FCPA Compliance and Ethics blog and founded the Compliance Podcast Network. Tom leads the discussion on AI in compliance through his best-selling book Upping Your Game. He has 38 other books on the use of AI in compliance and business ethics, leadership including the seminal work, The Compliance Handbook, with its 7th edition coming out in 2025. He is the founder of the award-winning Compliance Podcast Network.
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The Panama Papers: of shell companies and tax evaders
Long before the now infamous Panama Papers scandal made the headlines, Ryan Hubbs, a senior manager of fraud investigation and dispute services at EY, penned an article about shell companies that still resonates. Tom Fox discusses how this and other media can help companies avoid the same tragic fate.
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Should data thieves be compensated?
Under what circumstances should you reward a data thief who exposes criminal activity? Tom Fox looks at the case of Hervé Falciani, who was employed at the bank HSBC and stole the list of persons who banked there, including those who did so to engage in tax evasion.
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Tone at the top and (former) CEO consulting
What does retaining a disgraced CEO as a consultant tell you about tone at the top?
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Where will Brazil’s new president take Operation Car Wash?
Will Brazil’s interim president do away with the country’s fight against bribery and corruption? Early results are not promising, according to FCPA blogger Tom Fox, who offers a further look at recent troubles in the scandal-plagued country.
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Join me at Compliance Week 2017
Plan to attend Compliance Week 2017 to learn about the continued growth and operalization of compliance. Why should you consider attending an event one year out? It is because of the strength and character of Compliance Week 2016 that you should block this time off and plan to attend next year, says Tom Fox.
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Key theme from Compliance Week 2016
The continued evolution of the Chief Compliance Offiicer and compliance function was a key theme from Compliance Week 2016.
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CCO independence as key indicia of best practices compliance program
At the annual Compliance Week conference, U.S. Justice Department and Securities and Exchange Commission representatives spoke about what constitutes an effective compliance program under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the increased importance of an independent chief compliance officer. Our Man From FCPA Tom Fox explores further.
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CCOs facing greater personal scrutiny from regulators
The Man from FCPA, Tom Fox, examines the recent FINRA disciplinary action against Raymond James CCO Linda Busby, in light of what appears to be broadening personal liability for chief compliance officers when it comes to FCPA enforcement.
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Is FIFA headed in the right direction?
Do FIFA’s latest governance moves an indicator of a genuine effort to reform this embattled organization? Or is it just shuffling the deck chairs? The Man From FCPA Tom Fox reports.
