As AI reshapes business operations and regulators move quickly, companies increasingly need a dedicated AI compliance officer to ensure ethical, transparent, and accountable deployment.
Ethics & Culture
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Compliance concerns surface at Fannie Mae following internal probe
A probe into Fannie Mae uncovered compliance and governance concerns involving FHFA director Bill Pulte and other senior officials. The result, so far at least, was not to address the concerns uncovered but to fire staff in Fannie Mae’s ethics and internal investigations unit.
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When stability fails: Why over-optimization creates organizational brittleness
Most organizations would say they value stability. Predictable operations, consistent output, and well-defined processes are generally considered marks of maturity. The assumption is simple: if a system can be made reliable, it becomes resilient.
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How to promote a positive compliance culture – and why behavior matters.
No matter what compliance managers do, people continue to disregard rules. Sandro Boeri, president of the U.K.’s Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors, says a new mandatory standard for internal audit teams can help.
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Employee faith in whistleblowing programs wanes when companies act selectively
Whistleblowing hotlines are rightly championed as valuable tools for employees and even third parties to raise concerns about corporate conduct. But it seems some complaints may be acted upon more keenly than others, particularly if blame can be pinned to one individual and any potential fallout can be ring-fenced.
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Lessons in Building a Global Ethics and Investigations Program
In this panel, Fujifilm leaders share the turning points, hurdles, and strategies that shaped their global ethics and investigations program.
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Why boards can’t afford ‘absence of proof’ defenses
On a gray Tuesday morning, the audit seemed routine. A stack of binders sat on the table, the compliance officer was confident, and the regulator’s tone was cordial. Then came the question that changed everything.
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Kristy Grant-Hart: Why I Chose to Be a Compliance and Ethics Officer
When people ask me why I chose to be a compliance and ethics officer, my answer is simple: because what we do changes the world.
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Rezaul Karim: What the compliance profession means to me
When I look back on my career as a compliance officer, I often have mixed feelings. Of course, neither is it a glamorous job, nor is it always well understood by those outside of this profession, but it is an extremely important profession nowadays. On National Compliance Officer Day, I want to reflect on what this profession means to me, and why I believe it is more important than ever.
