As the aging population and the number of people with visual impairments increases, the awareness and demand for content in accessible formats has also gone up. It is critical for businesses to understand the applicable legislative requirements for providing online and document accessibility, as well as the solutions to achieve compliance while delivering an inclusionary, quality customer experience.
Risk Management
Podcast: The legal challenges and regulatory risks of 3D printing
In this edition of the Compliance Week podcast, we chat with Maya Eckstein of the law firm Hunton & Williams, head of the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group, about the revolutionary implications of 3D printing and the host of new questions it inspires surrounding intellectual property, product liability, regulation, and other significant legal issues.
Five-step guide to human rights due diligence
The U.K. Equality and Human Rights Commission has issued a five-step guide aimed at British boards and intended to help businesses “identify, mitigate, and report on the human rights impacts of their activities.” Paul Hodgson reports.
Trace International launches first global beneficial ownership registry
TRACE International, a non-profit business association that pools resources to provide members with anti-bribery compliance support, today launched TRACEpublic, the first global registry of beneficial ownership, developed in direct response to the risks inherent in secret company ownership, highlighted by the Panama Papers.
Crowe Horwath buys BaxterBruce
Global risk consulting firm Crowe Horwath, through its subsidiaries, reached an agreement to purchase consulting firm BaxterBruce, which has deep specialization in insurance industry risk consulting.
Axioma expands Asia footprint with Japan office
Axioma, a provider of innovative risk management and portfolio construction solutions to financial institution, recently announced the launch of its Japan office and the appointment of Kiichi Takai as senior consultant for their multi-asset class risk division. Takai will be based in Tokyo.
Oxfam’s Big 10 food companies: progress, but more to be done
An Oxfam report ranking the “Big 10” on seven core issues says firms need to ensure suppliers change their practices to align with commitments; adopt supply chain business models that guarantee power reaches those who produce ingredients; and more. Paul Hodgson has the score.
Accellion adds security features to further safeguard data
Accellion, a provider of private cloud solutions for secure file sharing and collaboration that ensures data security and compliance, announced the addition of several key security features to its kiteworks secure content platform to further safeguard enterprise data from a costly data breach.
LockPath achieves ISO 27001 certification
LockPath, a provider of governance, risk management and compliance solutions, has achieved the ISO 27001 certification, an internationally recognized information security standard. Published by the International Standardization Organization, the certification is awarded to companies that have continually demonstrated a high level of information security management and the ability to protect customer data.
ProcessUnity enhances Third-Party Risk Management solution
ProcessUnity, a provider of cloud-based applications for risk management, has enhanced its Third-Party Risk Management solution with integration to the Shared Assessments Program. ProcessUnity’s Third-Party Risk Management solution reduces the time and resource costs associated with identifying and mitigating risks posed by third-party service providers. The cloud-based service combines a vendor service catalog, automated assessment […]


