All Risk Management articles – Page 15
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PremiumSolving the off-channel communications conundrum
Firms monitoring employee use of off-channel communications for business purposes face numerous obstacles. How much is enough, in the opinion of regulators? How much is too much, in the eyes of employees? Determinations must be made as regulators crack down.
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News BriefSEC lauds cooperators, whistleblowers in FY23 enforcement results
A big year for disgorgement helped the Securities and Exchange Commission to its second highest total of financial remedies ordered in a single year in fiscal year 2023.
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PremiumCompanies must set clear tone under EU whistleblower rules
With a moving target for compliance under the EU’s Whistleblower Directive, the opportunity exists for companies to set their own standards on whistleblowing and engender greater trust among employees, according to a panel at Compliance Week’s Europe conference in London.
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WebcastCPE Webcast: How to strengthen your TPRM to be more resilient
In this session, experts from Riskonnect and Deloitte will explore why it is important for organizations to align strategies, processes, and practices related to business resilience with the risks posed by third-party vendors and partners.
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News BriefHHS publishes updated healthcare compliance guidance
New guidance from the Department of Health and Human Services is designed to apply generally to the healthcare industry, from doctors to pharmaceutical manufacturers, and help all such entities self-monitor their compliance and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse.
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PremiumEmbracing change key to success for compliance officer of tomorrow
Between changes in technology and regulation and worsening geopolitical tensions, the compliance officer is being tested like never before. Those who will succeed in this environment are the ones that will be open to change, a panel discussed at Compliance Week’s Europe conference in London.
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PremiumCrisis management: Know the facts, keep communications clear
A panel of legal experts breaks down how to handle an all-out crisis, from whom to involve, what to disclose to regulators, and how to conduct a proper investigation.
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News BriefMerged UBS, AI on FINMA’s risk radar
A year of significant change in the Swiss banking sector, including the acquisition of Credit Suisse by UBS, has the country’s financial regulator prioritizing new risk areas on its radar.
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PremiumKPMG report forecasts heighted risk standards for banks in 2024
A new report from KPMG predicted the banking and financial services industries will be hit with unprecedented regulatory intensity in 2024, with regulators expecting compliance deficiencies to be addressed more thoroughly and quicker than ever before.
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News BriefReport: Morgan Stanley AML controls draw Fed scrutiny
The wealth management arm of Morgan Stanley is being probed by the Federal Reserve regarding the controls it has in place to prevent wealthy foreign customers from laundering money, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.
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PremiumTPRM Summit: How to operate a risk-based due diligence program
A panel of experts broke down the nuts and bolts of integrating a risk-ranking strategy and tailored approach to third-party due diligence at CW’s virtual TPRM and Oversight Summit.
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PremiumN.Y. law to pose hurdle for RIA’s off-channel comms supervision efforts
A New York state law that takes effect next year will make it more difficult for registered investment advisers in the state to conduct proactive testing for violations of their firms’ off-channel communication policies.
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News BriefFCPA opinion tackles government-authorized payments
A new Foreign Corrupt Practices Act review by the Department of Justice offers an example of when stipends paid to foreign government personnel would not be considered a violation of the anti-bribery provisions of the law.
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PremiumDue diligence in China: Mitigating arrest, detention risks
Lack of transparency around how to remain within the legal bounds of China’s national security laws has heightened companies’ concerns regarding performing on-site due diligence in the country.
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News BriefFCA review finds fraud victim support lacking
Payment service providers could do more to support victims of fraud, including through better communication procedures, a review by the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority found.
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PremiumBiden AI executive order tips hand on areas of regulation focus
It’s all hands on deck at the White House to put into motion the dozens of directives in President Joe Biden’s executive order on artificial intelligence, according to Nik Marda, chief of staff for the Technology Division in the Office of Science and Technology Policy.
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News BriefCFTC touts record digital asset results in FY23 enforcement recap
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission solidified its view that it should be a primary regulator of cryptocurrencies with a record amount of cases regarding the digital asset space in fiscal year 2023.
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PodcastDigital Transformation of Compliance podcast: CW Advisory Board member Stan Yakoff
In this episode of the Digital Transformation of Compliance podcast series, Stan Yakoff, a CW Advisory Board member and Fordham Law professor, shares his perspectives on sourcing new technologies, data measurement, and areas where tech can make the biggest impact.
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WebcastCPE Webcast: How best practices in triage protocol can boost compliance and reduce risk
With recent announcements of increasingly stringent federal policies around record-keeping and due diligence, compliance and investigation professionals are feeling the pressure to demonstrate consistency and rigor in their case management processes.
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PremiumDOJ official: People ‘drawing the right conclusions’ on national security focus
Christian Nauvel, deputy chief counsel for corporate enforcement in the Department of Justice’s National Security Division, said the agency’s focus on national security is “top of mind at the highest levels” and that enforcement numbers are set to increase.