Five compliance triumphs from 2023
By 
Kyle Brasseur2023-12-13T15:00:00
As government agencies float more opportunities for cooperation credit and increase their calls for voluntary self-disclosure, the distinction between companies that do right or wrong during enforcement proceedings becomes more apparent.
In this environment, it’s easier to put together an annual recap of laudable ethics and compliance accomplishments. My list for this year includes examples of companies singled out for doing the right thing, in addition to a couple entries I perceived as being a win for the industry at large or a business in a specific scenario.
Here are five compliance-oriented triumphs from 2023:
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