All Risk Management articles – Page 14
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PremiumFTC staff lay out compliance steps for noncompete ban
Staff at the Federal Trade Commission offered several steps businesses can take to comply with the agency’s upcoming ban on employee noncompete clauses.
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News BriefNYDFS offers cyber rule compliance template for small businesses
The New York State Department of Financial Services issued guidance for small businesses attempting to comply with its cybersecurity regulations.
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News BriefPCAOB reestablishes its fundamentals with new standards
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board adopted two new standards that address key audit areas upon which it was relying on benchmarks established more than 20 years ago.
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PremiumSurvey: Public companies fear added cyber risks from SEC disclosures
Large public companies say they are prepared to comply with the disclosure requirements of the SEC’s new cybersecurity incident rule, according to a survey conducted by Compliance Week and DLA Piper, but concerns exist that those reports could enhance the threat of future cyberattacks.
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News BriefSEC, FinCEN propose customer ID program for investment advisers
The Securities and Exchange Commission and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network proposed a rule requiring registered investment advisers to implement customer identification programs, another facet of a coordinated attempt to close an apparent loophole in federal AML regulations.
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News BriefFSOC warns on liquidity risk by nonbank mortgage servicers
A new report by the Financial Stability Oversight Council recommended state regulators and Congress take steps to minimize “significant liquidity risk” posed by the nonbank mortgage servicing industry.
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News BriefLawsuit: Ex-Panoramic Health assistant GC alleges retaliation linked to CCO supervisor
The former assistant general counsel at Panoramic Health is suing her former employer alleging wrongful termination after flagging safe harbor violations of the Anti-Kickback Statue.
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News BriefDOJ launches task force on anticompetitive practices in healthcare
The Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division created a new task force to examine collusion and monopolies in the healthcare industry.
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News BriefFed-led climate scenario analysis highlights data gaps, insurance costs
The Federal Reserve Board and six large American banks released the results of a pilot climate scenario analysis that explored how resilient the banks’ business models were to climate-related financial risks.
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News BriefLululemon facing probe in Canada over greenwashing complaints
Athletic apparel company Lululemon is under investigation by the Canadian Competition Bureau regarding whether it made misleading claims about environmental aspects of its business.
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OpinionFive reasons I’m excited for CW’s Financial Crimes Summit
Compliance Week’s Financial Crimes and Regulatory Compliance Summit will feature more than 50 prominent speakers representing government agencies, regulators, banks, investment advisers, and more tackling the top-of-mind risk areas facing the financial services industry.
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News BriefFinCEN warns financial institutions on Iran-backed terrorist organizations
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network advised financial institutions in detecting illicit transactions related to Iran-backed terrorist organizations.
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News BriefSEC faults former IA Gainvest for nontailored compliance manual
A Securities and Exchange Commission action against former registered investment adviser Gainvest Legal Corp. yielded a notable takeaway for others in the industry engaging consultants for compliance program support.
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PremiumCW2024 panel: TPRM board buy-in earned through impact, activity
Identifying critical measures for third-party risk management has become vitally important as risk professionals face an uphill battle in fighting for resources, experts discussed at Compliance Week’s 2024 National Conference.
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PodcastPodcast: Responsible development and implementation of AI
Three experts join the Compliance Week podcast to discuss opportunities and risks posed by artificial intelligence, as well as governance frameworks your organization can implement to ensure AI tools are utilized safely and ethically.
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EventVirtual Roundtable: Whistleblowing in 2024: What compliance officers need to know
Compliance Week is hosting a virtual roundtable in which we’ll explore the modern whistleblower landscape and what corporate compliance programs need to know to follow the rules while enabling a speak-up culture.
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PremiumReport: Human error driving growing number of data breaches
Verizon’s annual data breach report shows trends in cybersecurity incidents, including more ransomware and extortion attacks last year.
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News BriefRegs move forward Dodd-Frank rule on risk considerations in bank exec pay
Federal regulators adopted a notice of proposed rulemaking on incentive-based compensation requiring large banks to make their executive compensation arrangements “more sensitive to risk.”
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News BriefCFPB fines Chime $3.25M over account refund delays
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ordered Chime Financial to pay $3.25 million in penalties for allegedly delaying consumer refunds past its promised 14-day timeframe.
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PremiumForecasting the DOJ’s AI enforcement priorities
Prudent chief compliance officers should ensure artificial intelligence-related risks are being properly addressed at their businesses considering growing scrutiny being paid to the technology by the Department of Justice.