Appointment Blogs | Compliance Week – Page 114
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OCC: even in rip-roaring economy, bank risks persist
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has released a new report highlighting the credit, operational, and compliance risks that persist as key concerns for the federal banking system.
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Dropbox, HSBC, and the CFPB
In case you missed it this week, Dropbox filed confidentially for an IPO, HSBC settles over money-laundering allegations, and the CFPB is giving loan-sharks some slack.
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NN appoints chief compliance officer
NN, a global diversified industrial company, has appointed Elvin Tyler as chief compliance officer. This role is in addition to Tyler's position as vice president, internal audit.
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Chemring faces bribery probe by Serious Fraud Office
The U.K. Serious Fraud Office confirmed today that it has opened an investigation into Chemring Group and its subsidiary, Chemring Technology Solutions Limited (CTSL) following a self-report made by CTSL.
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Accellion and Check Point partner to secure companies’ sensitive content
Accellion and Check Point Software Technologies recently announced a joint partnership to deliver an integrated solution that enables organizations to protect sensitive content as it enters and leaves the enterprise.
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Former FINRA Associate General Counsel Brant Brown joins Willkie
Brant Brown, former associate general counsel at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, has joined the international law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher as counsel in the Washington office.
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New Oversight Systems solution helps reduce fraud
Oversight Systems has enhanced its Insights On Demand platform, providing companies with one-click visibility to resolve issues high-risk repeat offenders who are responsible for most non-compliant T&E transactions and fraud in the workplace.
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Sharecare appoints compliance officer
Sharecare, a digital health company, has named Ami Patel as chief legal and compliance officer. Patel is responsible for the legal affairs of the entire company globally.
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Trump, once again, voices support for bank deregulation
Speaking at the White House this week, President Trump once again trumpeted the need for even more bank deregulation, especially rules that may impede lending.
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Barclays forex trader charged in 'front-running' scheme
The Department of Justice has charged the former head of Barclays Capital’s New York foreign exchange trading operation in an indictment for his alleged role in a scheme to defraud a client of Barclays through a method commonly referred to as “front-running.”
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Battle against net neutrality rollback intensifies
State attorney generals are suing to reverse the Federal Communications Commission’s retreat from past net neutrality policies. Meanwhile, Congressional Democrats say they are nearing the level of bipartisan support needed to force a like-minded vote in the House and Senate.
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FERF finds more evidence of audit cost creep in 2016
Another new study confirms public company audit costs inched upward in 2016, albeit by a smaller amount than in 2015.
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CFPB’s new director backs away from ‘payday rule’
President Trump’s pick to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has initiated the first step toward delaying implementation of a controversial “payday rule” enacted in October.
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AGs argue for easing bank restrictions on marijuana businesses
A bipartisan coalition of state attorneys is petitioning Congress to ease federal restrictions on banks that serve legal marijuana businesses, “bringing grey market activities into the regulated banking sector.”
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API President Jack Gerard to step down in August
After 10 years running one of Washington’s most influential associations covering the oil and natural gas sector, American Petroleum Institute President and CEO Jack Gerard has announced he will step down when his current contract ends in August 2018.
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PCAOB findings on PwC, EY show small improvements
The PCAOB released its latest inspection reports for EY and PwC, documenting another year of small change in audit deficiency findings.
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OECD: Lithuania making ‘significant’ strides to fight foreign bribery
Lithuania has made significant strides to strengthen its legislative framework to combat foreign bribery, but further anti-bribery enforcement efforts are needed, according to a new report by the OECD Working Group on Bribery.
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Former president of transportation company indicted on bribery charges
The Department of Justice last week unsealed an indictment against a former co-president of a Maryland-based transportation company for his alleged role in a bribery scheme involving an official at a subsidiary of Russia’s State Atomic Energy Corporation.
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South Africa sets up corruption commission
The Man From FCPA explores South African President Jacob Zuma’s intent to set up a nationwide corruption commission to look into allegations of rampant corruption through looting of government agencies and state-owned entities.
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XL Group names head of compliance and regulatory affairs, Bermuda
XL Group has appointed Leila Madeiros as head of compliance and regulatory affairs, Bermuda. She will join the global insurance and reinsurance company in April 2018.