Best Practices Archives - Compliance Week

Compliance has key role in supporting strategy as global energy crisis looms

by Ruth Prickett May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

The war in Iran and closure of the Straits of Hormuz have sent shockwaves through
the global economy and sent companies scrambling to reassess their energy use
and supply chains. Compliance teams must highlight how they can help.

Best Practices

Tone in the middle: Why compliance programs succeed or fail with managers

By Dr. Sevenj Novruzova and Evie Wentink, CW Guest ColumnistsMay 26, 2026May 26, 2026

Global compliance programs often feature codes of conduct, policies, training, hotlines, investigations, and risk assessments. While these “seven elements” are essential, they do not guarantee an effective E&C Program.

Artificial Intelligence

AI use cases in compliance: Real-world examples

by Aaron Nicodemus May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

AI is top of mind in compliance. CCOs and their teams are being asked to apply AI tools to compliance use cases in order to reduce manual processes, reduce costs, and reduce (or, in best cases, reallocate) headcount.

Regulatory Policy

Key steps to prepare for the Crime and Policing Act

by Neil Hodge May 22, 2026May 26, 2026

Companies that do business in the United Kingdom will soon find themselves subject to a new regime where more people in the organization can be subject to criminal prosecution—and not just for a handful of serious economic crimes.

Opinion

Compliance Under the Microscope: Why proactive programs are now essential

By Erin Walker, CW Guest ColumnistMay 19, 2026May 20, 2026

In today’s increasingly complex regulatory environment, organizations across many industries face escalating scrutiny from government enforcement agencies.

Third Party Risk

The Safe Bridge to the Americas: How data technology protects American companies

By Gustavo Aguiar CW Guest ColumnistMay 15, 2026May 18, 2026

The government procurement market in Latin America represents a multi-billion dollar opportunity for American corporations, especially in the information technology, infrastructure, and medical equipment sectors.

Artificial Intelligence

Top tips to comply with EU AI Act’s transparency obligation

by Neil Hodge May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

The EU’s recent decision to release an updated code of practice to help companies better understand the AI Act’s transparency requirements demonstrates the pitfalls that organizations face when trying to comply with rules that many expect to be strictly enforced.

Opinion

At CW award ceremony, Joe Murphy encourages compliance profession to be ‘better organized’ and ‘stand up to executives’

By Joe Murphy CW Guest ColumnistMay 14, 2026May 14, 2026

CECOs and compliance professionals need more clout, power and protection. We need to be able to stand up to executives.

Best Practices

The fastest way to scale integrity? Embed it in culture through values.

By Michael Rossen CW Guest ColumnistMay 13, 2026May 13, 2026

Ethics and compliance are often perceived as a form of protection for an organization. That framing is just one part of the picture.

Artificial Intelligence

Compliance is not your AI bottleneck. Your operating model is.

By Collin Hogue-Spears, CW Guest Columnist May 6, 2026May 13, 2026

The next phase of AI regulation will not wait for the Executive Branch, Congress, or the lawyer at the end of the release cycle. Compliance evidence has to be assembled while the system assembles, or it will not assemble fast enough.

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