All Compliance Week National 2025 articles
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PremiumEllen Hunt, CW’s 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award winner
Ellen M. Hunt, CW’s 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award winner, is a torchbearer for the profession and a beloved role model in E&C circles. Lauded for her generosity of spirit, quick wit, and tireless mentorship, the ethics and compliance veteran turned compliance from a patchwork assignment to a true vocation. ...
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AnalysisMental health is a rampant issue for cyber pros, and it needs more attention
Cybersecurity has become one of the most important parts of business operations, particularly as companies face a data breach, attack, or disruption of service. But the impact this responsibility is having on cyber pros needs more attention.
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Basic PageEthics education is key, says Tom Hardin AKA “Tipper X”
Tom Hardin AKA “Tipper X” went from a young trader with his whole career ahead of him to an inside trader who got caught, acted as a Federal Bureau of Investigation informant for two years, and pleaded guilty to a felony.
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AnalysisSimple steps to improve corporate training can have big impact
We all have terrible attention spans. Understanding how people learn can mean the difference between effective compliance training programs or an eye roll.
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AnalysisSuccess in upper management is about relationships, not skills
The compliance world is filled with numbers, rules and regulations. But the soft skills of management and relationships are critical too, and they can make the difference between making it to higher level leadership or not.
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AnalysisIf artificial intelligence screws up, you’re probably using the wrong one
As companies increasingly test artificial intelligence throughout their workforce and product lines, early adopters say an important rule is to pick the right AI for the job.
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PremiumPepsiCo’s Farzin Firooznia is the 2025 Compliance Officer of the Year
Some compliance teams consider it outside their roles to learn the ins and outs of their businesses, and something to explore when they have time.
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ArticlePhoto gallery: Compliance Week 20th Anniversary National Conference
More than 400 attendees gathered at the Mayflower Hotel in downtown Washington, D.C. for Compliance Week’s 20th annual National Conference from April 28-29. The conference gathers compliance professionals and their peers from around the globe to share best practices and discuss key issues and regulatory developments.
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AnalysisCompliance pros need guaranteed job protections when speaking truth to power
Too often, compliance professionals do their jobs only to receive a pink slip at the end. Panelists at Compliance Week’s 20th Anniversary National Conference in Washington, D.C. this week said compliance professionals need regular access and reporting lines to CEOs and boards of directors, and to feel free to speak ...
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News BriefBoards of directors have a lot of finance pros. It’s time for compliance to join too
More than half of the people who sit on corporate boards have a background in finance, with far fewer from compliance. But change may be coming. Panelists in a session of Compliance Week’s 20th National Conference in Washington, D.C., discussed the way boards of directors are changing in response to ...
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OpinionExcellence in Compliance highlights critical leadership in unstable times
Doing your best isn’t just for when things are easy. And life in the compliance world has rarely been harder.
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PremiumDespite uncertainty, whistleblowers still have incentives to report misconduct
Whistleblowing in the United States is being buffered by uncertainty from regulators who are backing off policing corruption and consumer protections. Regulators like the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission are being thrown into disarray by layoffs and restructuring. Still, whistleblowers will likely continue coming forward.
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News BriefNetworking is key for women in compliance
Compliance can be a highly fulfilling job but one that is tough and sometimes lonely, too. But participants at the Women in Compliance Brunch & Learn session at Compliance Week’s 20th anniversary national conference agreed community was the solution, though it can come in different ways.
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AnalysisEpstein victim Giuffre’s death by suicide reminds us of the human stakes in compliance
Virgina Giuffre, a victim of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking ring and the first of Epstein’s victims to go public in 2015, died by suicide on Friday. Her death is a stark reminder of the all-too-human cost of professional negligence.
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News BriefHow to convince companies about compliance during deregulation
At some point, many compliance professionals say they’ve met an executive who approached their role dismissively. “I don’t want to talk about anything that doesn’t bring money in the door,” one attendee remembers a senior executive saying to them.
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OpinionOur rapidly changing world still needs thoughtful compliance, now more than ever
Sometimes, it feels like the only thing that’s certain is that tomorrow will be different from today. For an industry that’s focused on rules, regulations, and ethics, that lack of consistency can seem overwhelming. That’s why the next few days will matter so much.
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OpinionCompliance Week acquired by Verdian Insights as CW expands membership efforts
When I think of CW, I think about helping you do your job better. Sometimes, that means events where you share and learn from peers. Other times, it means publishing stories or case studies that spotlight truths you need to know, while looking around the bend at what’s next, too.