All Europe articles – Page 9
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PremiumEU due diligence directive back on track, despite concession concerns
The future of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive was thrown into doubt when the European Council failed to endorse proposals. The directive is back on track after being agreed upon, albeit in weaker form.
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PremiumPolicy changes underscore need for enhanced child labor due diligence
Rooting out potential child or forced labor violations in your company’s supply chain can have benefits beyond protecting reputation and being ethically sound. The process can also help your firm comply with pending child labor laws in other jurisdictions.
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News BriefDeparting ABN AMRO risk chief says climate, cyber among priorities
Tanja Cuppen, chief risk officer of ABN AMRO, shared her view on the Dutch bank’s biggest risk focus areas and the accomplishments of her tenure a month ahead of her planned departure.
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PremiumPrivacy by design a silver bullet for stemming AI risks?
The proliferation of artificial intelligence technologies—and their reliance on publicly available data—has reinforced the need for tech developers and the companies using their solutions to ensure privacy by design and by default is at the crux of any offering.
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Julius Baer nominates ex-NatWest chief risk officer for board
Swiss bank Julius Baer Group nominated Bruce Fletcher, former chief risk officer of NatWest Group, for election to its board of directors.
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News BriefEFG International settles Cuba, blocked persons U.S. sanctions case
Swiss-based global private banking group EFG International agreed to pay more than $3.7 million as part of a settlement with the Office of Foreign Assets Control addressing apparent violations of U.S. sanctions against Cuba and two blocked individuals.
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PremiumStudy: Climate transition impact reporting still lacking
Large polluters are failing to account for climate change impact and adaptation, but policymakers need to harmonize disclosure requirements to drive coherent action.
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Societe Generale appoints group deputy risk chief
French bank Société Générale announced the appointment of Ludivine Labarre as group deputy chief risk officer and member of the management committee.
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News BriefItalian DPA fines UniCredit $3M over data breach GDPR lapses
The Italian data protection authority announced a fine of €2.8 million (U.S. $3 million) against UniCredit for alleged violations of the General Data Protection Regulation regarding insufficient security measures the bank had in place during a cyberattack.
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News BriefEU to ban sale of products made with forced labor
The European Union announced an agreement to ban products made with forced labor, a decision that will oblige organizations to track and declare more information about their supply chains for goods entering EU markets.
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News BriefEricsson promotes investigations head to CCO
Ericsson shook up its reporting structure with the promotion of Head of Corporate and Government Investigations Rebecca Rohr to chief compliance officer.
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Cadeler announces legal chief
Denmark-based offshore wind support service provider Cadeler announced the appointment of Alexander Simmonds as chief legal officer and executive vice president.
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EBRD names chief risk officer
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development appointed David Coleman as vice president, chief risk officer.
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News BriefGunvor to pay $661M to settle FCPA violations in Ecuador
Swiss-based oil trader Gunvor will pay more than $661 million as part of a plea agreement with the Department of Justice to resolve violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act involving a long-running scheme to bribe officials in Ecuador to secure oil contracts.
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News BriefSwedbank says Estonia money laundering probe closed
The Estonian branch of Swedbank is no longer under investigation regarding suspected money laundering and other criminal activities.
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Wefox appoints chief risk officer
Wefox, an insurance technology company, appointed Dominik Ulrich as chief risk officer.
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PremiumBest practices for determining need for a human rights policy
Does your business need a human rights policy? An increasing number of organizations believe they do, according to research firm Gartner.
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Heimstaden names chief legal officer
Sweden-based real estate investor Heimstaden appointed Eva Møland Tørsleff as chief legal officer.
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Van Lanschot Kempen names chief risk officer
Specialist wealth manager Van Lanschot Kempen named Damla Hendriks to the position of chief risk officer as a member of the management board.
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News BriefNew European AML agency to be based in Germany
The European Union’s recently approved Anti-Money Laundering Authority will be based in Frankfurt, Germany, and begin operations in 2025.