CCO independence as key indicia of best practices compliance program
At the annual Compliance Week conference, U.S. Justice Department and Securities and Exchange Commission representatives spoke about what constitutes an effective compliance program under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the increased importance of an independent chief compliance officer. Our Man From FCPA Tom Fox explores further.
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