All Risk Management articles – Page 37
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News BriefFCA to review treatment of U.K.-based PEPs
The Financial Conduct Authority announced the scope of its review into the treatment of U.K.-based politically exposed persons, the latest development in response to the Nigel Farage “debanking” scandal.
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FCPA opinion shines light on reasonable expenses for foreign officials
A Foreign Corrupt Practices Act review published by the Department of Justice offers further clarity around when the agency would determine expenses paid on behalf of a foreign official to be deemed “reasonable and bona fide.”
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PremiumLarge companies in crosshairs early under German Supply Chain Act
Amazon, IKEA, and Volkswagen were among the companies targeted in the first round of complaints under the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act—an early indication nongovernmental organizations will seek to hold big businesses accountable for alleged human rights violations.
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News BriefWise Payments cited for Russia sanctions breaches in landmark OFSI action
U.K.-based foreign exchange service Wise Payments was cited for breaching the country’s sanctions levied against Russia as part of the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation’s first use of its disclosure enforcement powers acquired last year.
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News BriefFINMA guidance calls out Swiss bank failings on AML risk analysis
Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority published new guidance to improve banks’ money laundering risk analysis after repeatedly identifying shortcomings during on-site supervisory reviews.
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WebcastWebcast: Unearthing environmental risk in timber supply chains using public records
Public records can do a lot to help companies map their supply chains and understand where they are exposed to environmental risk along the way.
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PremiumAppreciating ESG fraud risk management
The factors that surround the environmental, social, and governance disciplines have grown from just a few to more than 50 considerations, indicating all three ESG elements carry equal weight when evaluating a proper corporate strategy.
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Banking reg proposals eye greater flexibility for FDIC amid failures
Federal banking regulators jointly issued new rule proposals and proposed guidance in continuing the push to shore up the U.S. regulatory system after a series of mid-sized bank failures earlier this year exposed apparent gaps.
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PremiumSEC chief accountant urges auditors, management widen scope on risk
Concerned auditors are missing the big picture when assessing a company’s internal control over financial reporting, the chief accountant at the Securities and Exchange Commission called on the profession—and company managers—to take a holistic approach to assessing risks.
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WebcastCPE Webcast: Five human capital strategies that win
Discover how leading companies are leveraging human capital management to create a strong connection between employee well-being, sustainable and secure operations, and ESG objectives.
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PremiumCFTC commissioner: Three ways to address climate-related financial risks
Christy Goldsmith Romero, a commissioner with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, recommended three action items to help the agency and regulated entities “measure, understand, and address climate-related financial risk.”
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PremiumNew SEC rules for private fund advisers will keep compliance teams busy
Even though compliance dates for the Securities and Exchange Commission’s new private fund rules are a year to 18 months away, compliance teams should start analyzing the impact now, according to experts.
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News BriefSEC orders Wells Fargo to pay $35M for overbilling investment advisory clients
The Securities and Exchange Commission fined Wells Fargo $35 million for overcharging nearly 11,000 investment advisory accounts over two decades.
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PremiumPreparing for SEC cybersecurity rules an opportunity for collaboration
Businesses can prepare for the Securities and Exchange Commission’s upcoming cybersecurity disclosure rule by going through it and identifying key gaps in compliance.
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WebcastCPE Webcast: Harnessing the power of generative AI in financial services
This webinar aims to provide a comprehensive overview of how the financial industry can harness the potential of generative artificial intelligence while navigating the implications it presents for digital communications and compliance.
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SEC passes sweeping new rules for private fund advisers
The Securities and Exchange Commission passed a sweeping set of rules for the $26 trillion private fund industry designed to increase transparency and competition but with provisions that address industry concerns about potential overreach.
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PremiumCyber expert: Reach for data security to achieve compliance
Data security and compliance are not one and the same but have enough overlap that organizations can take steps when building a data security program to move closer to achieving compliance.
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OpinionWhistleblower goes above, beyond in Construction Specialties OFAC case
The impact of “see something, say something” was on display as part of Construction Specialties’ settlement with the Office of Foreign Assets Control for apparent Iran sanctions violations.
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WebcastOn-demand: Foster a culture of collaboration with data intelligence
Data and analytics can foster a culture of collaboration and help bridge the gap between seemingly disparate disciplines executing seemingly disparate programs and policies.
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PremiumDutch banks’ innovative AML collaboration ready to take next step
ABN AMRO, ING, Rabobank, Triodos Bank, and de Volksbank are each participating in a first-of-its-kind collaboration to shine light on the estimated €16 billion worth of illicit funds coursing through the Netherlands’ banking system every year.