All articles by Jaclyn Jaeger – Page 14
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ArticleFrom Nazi hunter to acclaimed ethicist, Emmanuel Lulin honored for Lifetime Achievement
Emmanuel Lulin has a storied history in ethics and compliance shaped by his time hunting Nazis as a teenager. The recently retired chief ethics officer of L’Oréal was honored for Lifetime Achievement at CW’s 2021 Excellence in Compliance Awards.
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ArticleDOJ joins SFO in corruption probe of Bombardier
The U.S. Department of Justice has joined the U.K. Serious Fraud Office in an ongoing investigation into plane maker Bombardier over suspected bribery and corruption relating to contracts and orders from airline carrier Garuda Indonesia.
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ArticleDOJ closes FCPA investigation into Pactiv Evergreen
Pactiv Evergreen said it will not face an enforcement action by the Department of Justice, following an internal investigation launched last year into potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
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ArticleMonitor certifies MoneyGram’s AML program after lengthy DPA
MoneyGram International stated in a regulatory filing it has fulfilled its obligations under a DPA it entered with the Department of Justice eight years ago, and its AML program was given a thumbs-up by its compliance monitor.
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ArticleRisk matrix breaks down problem areas of blockchain technology
The use of blockchain technology brings with it a number of risks that prudent auditing and accounting professionals must smartly manage. It’s all described in a new risk matrix released jointly by the ISACA, AICPA, and CIMA.
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ArticleCancel culture stresses need for senior execs to practice mindfulness
Given the “cancel culture” era we are in today, writes Jaclyn Jaeger, the need for senior executives to be mindful about the things they say and do outside the workplace is more critical than ever before.
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ArticleUnder Armour to pay $9M to settle SEC accounting probe
Under Armour agreed to pay $9 million to settle charges brought by the SEC concerning accounting practices by the sports apparel company that rendered statements it made misleading.
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ArticleDeutsche Bank ordered to further improve AML controls
BaFin, Germany’s market regulator, signaled Deutsche Bank still has more to do concerning previously ordered improvements to its AML compliance controls.
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ArticleFormer IIA CEO Richard Chambers partners with AuditBoard
Richard Chambers, former president and CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors, has partnered with AuditBoard as a senior internal audit advisor.
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ArticleLRN 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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ArticleMoneyGram plagued by tech, human error in OFAC sanctions settlement
The Office of Foreign Assets Control announced a $34,329 settlement with MoneyGram Payment Systems for apparent violations of multiple sanctions programs, including the processing of transactions involving Syria.
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ArticleAirbus subsidiary GPT pleads guilty to corrupt acts in Saudi Arabia
Airbus subsidiary GPT Special Project Management will pay approximately £30.3 million (U.S. $42.1 million) after pleading guilty to corruption relating to contracts it was awarded for work carried out in Saudi Arabia.
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ArticleJBS USA names global head of legal and compliance
JBS USA has named Kevin Arquit to the newly created role of chief legal officer. Arquit will be responsible for leading the company’s global legal, ethics, and compliance efforts.
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ArticleFirstEnergy could face DPA in corruption scandal settlement
FirstEnergy has begun discussions with the U.S. Attorney’s Office regarding resolution of the Ohio nuclear bailout federal corruption scandal, including possibility of a deferred prosecution agreement.
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ArticleU.K. rolls out new anti-corruption sanctions regime
The United Kingdom has in place a new global anti-corruption sanctions regime, and the government is wasting no time enforcing it, imposing its first wave of sanctions against 22 individuals.
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ArticleBracing for impact: Supply chain risk management post-Suez Canal blockage
A month has gone by since a 1,300-foot cargo ship ran aground and blocked one of the busiest waterways in the world. For many industries, the ripple effects will continue to batter global supply chains for weeks to come, absent having in place a sound supply chain risk management program.
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ArticleLawmakers push FTC to investigate Google Play for COPPA violations
Two lawmakers sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission urging the agency to investigate Google Play for potentially violating children’s privacy.
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Supreme Court limits FTC’s power to recoup ill-gotten gains
The Supreme Court ruled the Federal Trade Commission cannot seek to recover funds unlawfully obtained by individuals and companies resulting from violations of consumer protection laws.
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Senate confirms Lisa Monaco as deputy attorney general
President Joe Biden’s nomination of Lisa Monaco to be deputy attorney general of the United States was confirmed by the Senate on Tuesday.
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ArticlePCAOB reaches cooperative agreement with Belgian counterpart
The PCAOB has added Belgium to its list of countries with which it has a cooperative agreement to exchange information concerning the oversight of audit firms.