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Top ethics and compliance failures of 2023
A virtual currency exchange that sought to mislead regulators, banks failing after ignoring obvious risks, and a manufacturer that sold millions of its products in violation of U.S. export controls are among those that make up CW’s list of the biggest ethics and compliance fails of 2023.
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Common sanctions compliance trip points from 2023 enforcement cases
Penalties against companies including British American Tobacco, Wells Fargo, and Microsoft demonstrate the multiple ways in which businesses can run afoul of U.S. sanctions—an area receiving increased scrutiny by regulators.
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Potential sanctions violations: To voluntarily self-disclose or not?
The Department of Justice scrutinizing sanctions on par with how it views bribery under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act alters the calculus of whether a company should voluntarily self-disclose potential violations, experts discussed at CW’s TPRM Summit.
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British American Tobacco to pay $635M in North Korea sanctions case
British American Tobacco will pay more than $635 million to settle allegations the company violated U.S. sanctions against North Korea using a complex, yearslong scheme to import tobacco products into the country.
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BAT promotes investor relations head to chief sustainability officer
British American Tobacco announced the promotion of Mike Nightingale to chief sustainability officer, effective Sept. 1.
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British American Tobacco reserves $545M for U.S. sanctions settlement
British American Tobacco disclosed it has set aside £450 million (U.S. $545 million) for the resolution of an investigation into apparent sanctions violations by two U.S. agencies.