All articles by Jaclyn Jaeger – Page 55
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ArticleBest practices in preventing a third-party data breach
Examining how “high-performing” organizations handle their third parties lights the path for companies looking to strengthen the weakest links in their data chains.
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Department of Justice closes FCPA probe into Ciena
Telecommunications company Ciena disclosed in its latest annual report that the Department of Justice advised the company that it has decided not to file any charges against it in connection with a previously disclosed investigation into potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
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ArticleHow to break up with a third party the right way
Not all business relationships have a happy-ever-after ending, but there are things both parties can do to mitigate the risks of a third-party breakup.
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OCIE: Mitigating the risks of electronic messaging systems
Registered investment advisers will want to pay attention to some recent observations shared by the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations following an examination initiative it conducted that offers some key insights for firms to consider to strengthen their supervisory, compliance, and risk-management practices related to the use of electronic ...
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SFO: Former global sales director of Alstom Power sentenced in bribery case
Nicholas Reynolds received four years and six months imprisonment and was ordered to pay costs of £50,000 (U.S. $62,930) for his part in a conspiracy to bribe officials in Lithuania’s Elektrenai power station and senior Lithuanian politicians in order to win two contracts worth €240 million (U.S. $273 million), the ...
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Eletrobras compliance failures result in $2.5M penalty in FCPA case
Brazil’s state-run power company Eletrobras has agreed to pay a $2.5 million civil penalty for violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Inside, the SEC administrative order details Eletrobras’s compliance failures.
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Hertz to pay $16M civil penalty for accounting violations
Car rental company Hertz Global Holdings will pay a $16 million civil penalty to settle a case concerning inaccurate financial reporting, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced in an order filed Dec. 31.
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Wells Fargo to pay $575M in 50-state settlement
Wells Fargo reached a $575 million settlement to resolve civil claims with all 50 state Attorneys General and the District of Columbia that the bank violated state consumer protection laws.
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IAV to pay $35M in emissions-cheating scandal
IAV GmbH, a German company that engineers and designs automotive systems, will pay a $35 million criminal fine for its role in a long-running emissions-cheating scandal concerning Volkswagen, the Department of Justice announced.
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French court fines Total SA €500,000 in Iran bribery case
The Paris Criminal Court on Dec. 21 found French oil and gas company Total SA guilty of bribing a foreign public official and ordered the company to pay a €500,000 (U.S. $570,000) fine.
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OFAC to lift sanctions on three Russian companies
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control notified Congress on Dec. 19 of its intention to lift sanctions imposed on three Russian companies.
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BlogTesla adds two new independent directors
As part of a deal reached with the Securities and Exchange Commission in September, Tesla has added two new independent directors to its board: Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison and Kathleen Wilson-Thompson, global chief human resources officer of Walgreens Boots Alliance.
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Will the EU improve its monitoring of money-laundering threats?
EU ambassadors on 19 December 2018 agreed to give the European Banking Authority (EBA) more power over anti-money-laundering supervision for financial institutions, but some doubt the effectiveness of these measures.
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JPMorgan to pay $135M for improper handling of ADRs
The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday announced JPMorgan Chase Bank will pay more than $135 million to settle charges of improper handling of “pre-released” American Depositary Receipts.
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ArticleHow compliance officers can shape enforcement in 2019
Compliance officers and in-house counsel will increasingly be expected to play a leading role in the Justice Department’s efforts to combat fraud in all areas in 2019.
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SEC enforcement priorities for 2019
The Securities and Exchange Commission has set out a demanding enforcement agenda for 2019. At the top of its list: retail investors and cyber-related misconduct.
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Plantronics announces closure of Polycom FCPA investigation
U.S. communications equipment company Plantronics announced Wednesday that Polycom entered into a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and will pay $36 million, which will come from an escrow secured by Plantronics as part of its acquisition of Polycom.
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How Hain Celestial improved its revenue recognition practices
The Hain Celestial Group recently settled charges with the Securities and Exchange Commission resulting from weaknesses in its internal controls. Why the food company was not assessed a monetary penalty is where the compliance lessons lie.
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UBS Financial Services to pay $14.5M for anti-money laundering failures
UBS Financial Services has been ordered to pay a $14.5 million civil penalty for willful violations of the Bank Secrecy Act, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network announced on Dec. 17.
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BNY Mellon to pay $54M for improper handling of ADRs
The Securities and Exchange Commission on Dec. 17 announced that Bank of New York Mellon will pay more than $54 million to settle charges of improper handling of “pre-released” American Depositary Receipts.