All Risk Management articles – Page 53
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Article‘Period of uncertainty’ projected as U.K. embarks on ‘Edinburgh Reforms’
The “Edinburgh Reforms” aim to establish a smarter regulatory framework for the United Kingdom that is agile, less costly, and more responsive to emerging trends. Experts weigh in on the proposed changes.
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ArticleTSB Bank fined $59.2M for governance lapses in botched IT migration
TSB Bank was fined £48.65 million (U.S. $59.2 million) by U.K. regulators after a disastrous IT migration left customers unable to access cash or use online accounts for weeks.
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ArticleCHS Hedging AML controls criticized in $6.5M CFTC action
CHS Hedging, a Minnesota-based futures commission merchant, was fined $6.5 million by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission for AML program gaps and other risk management and recordkeeping failures regarding a ranch owner customer committing fraud.
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ArticleCFPB reaffirms tougher stance with $3.7B Wells Fargo settlement
Wells Fargo will pay a total of $3.7 billion to address “widespread mismanagement” of auto loans, mortgages, and deposit accounts as part of a settlement with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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ArticleJoining the dots between ESG and corruption
A report from Transparency International UK sets out the case for why business integrity and corruption should be considered as core issues in the context of impact environmental, social, and governance investing.
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ArticleNYDFS issues guidance for banks interested in virtual currency
The New York State Department of Financial Services issued guidance outlining guidelines banks and financial institutions must follow to engage in virtual currency activities in the state.
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ArticleDeutsche Bank efforts to meet BaFin order reflective of EU’s AML struggles
Deutsche Bank said it is about “two-thirds” of the way toward meeting Germany’s financial regulator’s demands for tighter controls to combat money laundering and terrorist financing—an area of weakness many banks across the European Union are confronting.
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PremiumDoes ESG offer opportunity? Or is it just another area for compliance friction?
Compliance practitioners share their experiences navigating responsibilities related to environmental, social, and governance without stepping on the toes of other colleagues.
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PremiumTPRM panel: Underscoring need for first line of defense to own risk
Panelists discussing risk ownership at CW’s virtual TPRM and Oversight Summit share their experiences educating first-line leaders on their roles and responsibilities in the TPRM process.
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PremiumData gathering, management buy-in among SEC climate rule pain points
Respondents to our “Inside the Mind of the CCO” survey that have begun complying with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s climate-related disclosure rule share the biggest hurdles they’ve faced.
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PremiumTPRM due diligence best practices: No one-size-fits-all approach
Panelists at CW’s virtual TPRM and Oversight Summit stressed patience in developing proper risk management and due diligence practices, advising companies to find their “north star.”
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ArticleBankman-Fried fraud charges detail FTX’s lack of internal controls, risk management protocols
A flurry of criminal and civil fraud charges laid against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried have pulled back the veil on the cryptocurrency exchange’s complete lack of internal controls and toothless risk management procedures.
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ArticleCompliance implications of Danske Bank’s $2B Estonia money laundering settlement
Danske Bank reached final resolutions with U.S. and Danish authorities to settle allegations regarding widespread anti-money laundering deficiencies at its former Estonia branch.
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PremiumCompliance budgets, staffing brace for impact of recession prep efforts
Respondents to our “Inside the Mind of the CCO” survey whose businesses are anticipating an economic recession note smaller budgets and the delay of new initiatives among efforts already undertaken to cut costs.
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ArticleDOJ official addresses liability concerns stemming from Uber CSO case
Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General Marshall Miller called the conviction of a former Uber Technologies chief security officer on obstruction charges an “outlier” that should not discourage compliance officers from self-reporting violations.
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PremiumTPRM Summit: How to successfully implement data analytics
A panel of experts at CW’s virtual TPRM and Oversight Summit offered a how-to primer on using data analytics to monitor third-party risk while also highlighting some caveats to implementation.
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ArticleSantander UK fined $132M for poor AML controls
The U.K. arm of Santander was fined approximately £107.8 million (U.S. $132 million) by the Financial Conduct Authority for “serious and persistent” gaps in its anti-money laundering controls.
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PremiumTricky but doable: Tips for navigating sanctions in third-party relationships
Sanctions concerns don’t need to end all business relationships in high-risk regions. Experts at CW’s virtual TPRM and Oversight Summit share their experiences navigating compliance.
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ArticleSEC, OCC flag heightened risks from crypto bankruptcies
The Securities and Exchange Commission and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency reminded public companies and financial institutions, respectively, of their responsibilities to properly manage risks related to the crypto asset market.
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ArticleSurvey: Measuring the impact of code of conduct training
Respondents to a survey from Compliance Week and online compliance training provider Traliant largely described their organization’s code of conduct training as effective, but the opportunity for customized, dynamic courses can take learning to the next level.