All coronavirus articles – Page 2
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Report: Human trafficking undeterred by COVID-19
While many aspects of life over the last year have stagnated because of the pandemic, human trafficking has not slowed down. A new report from the U.S. Department of State explores the latest trends.
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Allianz bracing for financial hit amid DOJ scrutiny
Insurance giant Allianz disclosed it could face enforcement resulting from Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission probes into its Structured Alpha Funds business.
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How Uber toes the line between compliance and innovation
At CW’s TPRM virtual event, Dianna Jones, director of legal compliance at Uber, shared how the company seeks to build compliance into new initiatives without stifling innovation.
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Pandemic effect on TPRM practices here to stay, expert warns
With many businesses still sorting through the new layers of risk that have emerged over the last 16 months, Linda Tuck Chapman of the Third Party Risk Institute shared her top areas of focus and more at CW’s virtual TPRM event.
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Survey: In-house counsel salary increases down amid pandemic
In-house counsel salaries across every industry took a hit in 2020 as a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic’s impact, according to the latest compensation survey by executive search firm BarkerGilmore.
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‘Cost of Compliance’ survey reflects post-COVID landscape
A year removed from the start of the pandemic, the long-term effects the shift in work culture will have on the compliance profession have become more apparent. The “Cost of Compliance Report 2021” by Thomson Reuters reflects these changes.
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CECL roundtable explores implementation issues during COVID
How the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s CECL standard fared during the height of the pandemic and more were discussed as part of a virtual roundtable.
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Tenneco’s dedication to core values lands it Compliance Program of the Year
Tenneco’s revamp of its core values, coupled with its dedication to employee engagement during the coronavirus pandemic, earned it the honor of Compliance Program of the Year at CW’s 2021 Excellence in Compliance Awards.
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Guiding FedEx through pandemic, Justin Ross named CCO of the Year
Companies across the globe faced a true test of competency this past year. FedEx passed the challenge with flying colors under the oversight of Justin Ross, CW’s CCO of the Year at the 2021 Excellence in Compliance Awards.
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5 reasons to be excited for Compliance Week 2021
Editor in Chief Dave Lefort shares what he’s most looking forward to ahead of Compliance Week’s 16th annual National Conference from May 11-13.
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LRN survey: Compliance and ethics rose to challenge of COVID-19
LRN’s “2021 Ethics & Compliance Program Effectiveness Report” highlights the strengthening of ethical culture that has occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Six best practices for managing cyber-security upon return to office
The hybrid work environment many organizations are expected to utilize as part of the gradual return to the workplace presents numerous cyber-security risks that require proactive attention.
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Video: ABN AMRO refreshingly accountable; pharmacists lose in COVID-19 vaccine push
Kyle Brasseur seeks silver linings from ABN AMRO’s €480 million settlement for AML failures, while Aly McDevitt calls out the retail pharmacies overextending their employees for the sake of distributing more COVID-19 vaccines.
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Study: How compliance managed COVID’s effects on incident reports
The coronavirus pandemic dramatically altered incident reports and investigations in 2020. Despite facing unprecedented challenges, as analyzed in NAVEX Global’s latest benchmark study, compliance officers met the moment.
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COVID-19 effects apparent in board composition changes
The enduring impact of the COVID-19 pandemic might be forcing companies and other organizations to rethink what skills, qualities, and experience their executives should have if the business is to succeed.
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Ex-PCAOB risk officer files lawsuit alleging harassment, discrimination
The former chief risk officer of the PCAOB says she was subjected to a campaign of harassment and discrimination before she was unlawfully fired last year.
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IIA survey: COVID-19 impact on internal audit smaller than expected
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on internal audit was not nearly as severe as it was for organizations overall, states a new report from the Institute of Internal Auditors.
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Study: Financial services leads way in COVID-related CAMs
More than a quarter of companies citing COVID-19 in their critical audit matters filed with the PCAOB are part of the financial services industry, according to research from Audit Analytics.
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James Comey: Buckle up for dangerous post-pandemic risk landscape
Former FBI Director James Comey predicted a “time of extraordinary change” is ahead for the compliance profession in the post-pandemic world during a prerecorded video message at Compliance Week’s Financial Crimes virtual event.
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Five key going concern considerations for 2021 reporting
Evaluating potential going concern issues was a hot topic for companies and their auditors in 2020. With first-quarter 2021 reporting around the corner, Maria Murphy offers five key considerations to be thinking about.