All International Compliance Association articles – Page 4
-
ArticleFinancial crime risk management: Old crimes, new methods
Times and technologies change, but the fundamental means by which criminals attempt to launder money and carry out their nefarious acts are still rooted in the same criminal process.
-
ArticleShould lawyers, accountants be filing more SARs?
A study of suspicious activity reporting data in the United Kingdom suggests accountants, lawyers, estate agents, and other service-facing professionals could be doing more to contribute to the fight against financial crime.
-
Article
ICA partners with Series B to advance compliance education globally
The International Compliance Association has partnered with international legal and compliance recruitment firm Series B to advance compliance education across the world.
-
Article
ICA launches financial crime risk assessment tool
The International Compliance Association has launched an enterprise-wide risk assessment tool to help its members better assess, document, and manage financial crime risk.
-
ArticleWhat it takes to work in sanctions compliance
Sanctions compliance veteran Visar Jaha explores for the ICA what it takes to be a successful in ensuring compliance with sanctions regimes within a firm.
-
Article
ICA to explore impact of ransomware on financial crime compliance
The International Compliance Association will explore the impact of ransomware on financial crime compliance on Nov. 16 as part of a free webinar.
-
Article
ICA announces virtual African compliance event
The International Compliance Association will host a three-day virtual conference to explore the latest regulatory and financial crime compliance developments and challenges in Africa.
-
ArticleIntroducing: Cybersecurity training customized for compliance
The professor who created CW’s first-ever self-directed learning module explains what compliance practitioners can expect to get out of the course—and why it’s an essential tool in an evolving cyber-risk landscape.
-
ArticleNord Stream 2 a study in sanctions complexity
The construction of Nord Stream 2 and the accompanying geopolitics at play illustrate how difficult it can be for compliance to respond to evolving sanctions risks.
-
ArticleWhy compliance must play part in sustainability initiatives
A recent poll of International Compliance Association members revealed a perhaps surprising appetite within the profession for seizing expanding sustainability responsibilities.
-
ArticleSix ways to mitigate a bad day at the office
Bad days differ for everyone, but there are steps we can take to make them less likely or easier to handle. These six tips might help the compliance professional and their business as a whole when the going gets tough.
-
ArticleICA roundtable: Five tips for filing more effective SARs
A recent roundtable explored the anxieties compliance officers face in filing suspicious activity reports and offered advice for overcoming such difficulties.
-
ArticleICA roundtable: Are companies ready to trust AI?
A recent roundtable on managing resources while confronting regulatory change looked at the importance of balancing machine learning and artificial intelligence with human intelligence and intervention.
-
ArticleReport: 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.
-
ArticleThe importance of transaction monitoring, and the cost of getting it wrong
Transaction monitoring has evolved to the point where the emphasis is now on the requirement firms carry out ongoing monitoring of client relationships. Recent enforcement actions provide lessons on pitfalls to avoid.
-
ArticleThe qualities demanded of a GRC professional
Working in compliance requires a mix of risk management, business strategy understanding, regulatory analysis, and interpersonal influence. Also important is overcoming one’s own internal roadblocks to doing the right thing.
-
ArticleWho will be suited to compliance roles in the 2020s?
The challenges for compliance moving forward through the decade will become more insidious in nature. The profession requires fresh thinking and different perspectives, complemented by creativity, curiosity, and care.
-
ArticleHow firms can protect vulnerable customers
Vulnerable customers have finally reached the top of the regulatory priority list. New guidance from the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority sets out what will be expected of firms in providing an appropriate level of care.
-
ArticleICA: Takeaways from risk assessment roundtable
A recent roundtable on best practices for risk management saw delegates share their experiences in conducting assessments that are accurate, effective, and efficient.
-
ArticleAre compliance officers good board material?
Compliance is perfectly primed to adapt, with the ability to influence change in culture as part of integrated and innovative approaches to risk management. Does that translate to the board level?