All Risk Management articles – Page 8
-
ArticleWhat sanctions on Russia mean for U.S. companies
The first wave of sanctions imposed on Russia and its financial sector aren’t expected to result in any immediate implications for U.S. companies or their global supply chains. With matters escalating, that could quickly change, according to sanctions experts.
-
Article
Credit Suisse leak alleges corrupt customers, poor compliance practices
Credit Suisse engaged in business dealings with some of the most notorious criminals in the world, according to a consortium of media outlets that spent months parsing through the leaked records of more than 18,000 of the Swiss bank’s accounts.
-
Article
TRUST: A solution to crypto’s Travel Rule dilemma
Jennifer Lee, head of compliance at Anchorage Digital, highlights the launch of the Travel Rule Universal Solution Technology as “the clearest sign yet that digital asset players, as an industry, not as individual companies, truly care about compliance.”
-
Webcast
CPE Webcast: Tales of compliance officers responding to the changing compliance environment
Join Dr. Michael McGrath, formerly of JPMorgan and Deutsche Bank, on a tour of the new compliance environment, and learn how you can successfully respond to these changes.
-
Article
Third-party cybersecurity monitoring: Tips for keeping vendors honest
A continuous monitoring cybersecurity strategy for third-party risks goes a long way toward proactively identifying external vulnerabilities. At CW’s virtual Cyber Risk & Data Privacy Summit, a panel of experts shared leading practices.
-
Article
Why high-growth companies should prioritize data privacy
A group of experts at CW’s virtual Cyber Risk & Data Privacy Summit explained how complying with data privacy regulations from Day 1 can provide high-growth companies with certain competitive advantages.
-
Article
Best practices to achieve a continuous assurance cybersecurity model
A panel of cybersecurity experts shared tips for achieving continuous assurance and getting necessary buy-in at CW’s virtual Cyber Risk & Data Privacy Summit.
-
Article
Ericsson admits ‘corruption-related misconduct’ in Iraq; may have paid ISIS
Ericsson announced an internal investigation uncovered evidence of “corruption-related misconduct” that occurred in the Swedish telecommunications company’s Iraq operations between 2011 and 2019.
-
Article
Transparency key to navigating modern employee monitoring risk landscape
The opening session of Compliance Week’s virtual Cyber Risk & Data Privacy Summit addressed the challenges of using technology to monitor employees while considering regulatory and ethical risks.
-
Article
ESG reporting: A summary of investor needs and wants
An investor-focused panel at a recent event shared views on investors’ perspectives about current and future use of ESG metrics and disclosures and where common ground can be found between the providers and users of the information.
-
Article
FINRA 2022 exam report highlights Reg BI compliance, AML trends, more
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s annual report on examinations and risk monitoring contains insights on issues the organization uncovered regarding broker-dealers’ compliance with Regulation Best Interest during the rule’s first full year in existence.
-
Article
Making the transition to net zero in the United Kingdom
As the United Kingdom aims to become “the world’s first net zero-aligned financial center,” financial institutions are being required to have “a robust firm-level transition plan setting out how they will decarbonize.” Where should they start?
-
Article
Three lingering questions to arise from KPMG tribunal over Carillion, Regenersis
Details to emerge from the disciplinary tribunal regarding KPMG’s conduct during its work at Carillion and Regenersis could have ramifications for the Big Four firm, the audit profession more widely, and potential future regulation and monitoring.
-
Article
How Accor manages global data privacy compliance
Marie-Christine Vittet, vice president of compliance at hospitality chain Accor, shares with Compliance Week the company’s journey toward a global data privacy compliance program.
-
Article
Indictment: China-based Hytera stole trade secrets from Motorola
Hytera Communications allegedly conducted a scheme to systematically steal trade secrets from Motorola Solutions by hiring away Motorola employees who had developed its “walkie-talkie” product line, according to a federal indictment.
-
Article
Microsoft, Activision Blizzard, and importance of cultural due diligence in M&A
Rarely do cultural considerations play a role in M&A transactions, though they are often critical to the ultimate success of a deal. Microsoft’s planned acquisition of embattled video game developer Activision Blizzard offers a timely case study.
-
Article
KPMG facing $1.8B lawsuit over Carillion audits
KPMG is facing a £1.3 billion (U.S. $1.8 billion) lawsuit for missing “red flags” during its audits at failed construction company Carillion, which creditors say was insolvent more than two years before it collapsed.
-
Article
Westpac combines risk, compliance leadership; hires Ryan Zanin as chief risk officer
Australian bank Westpac announced it will combine the leadership of its risk and compliance divisions into one position under Ryan Zanin, who joins after most recently serving as executive vice president, chief risk officer at Fannie Mae.
-
Article
Epilogue: What happened to Betsy?
The “patient zero” of fictional private utility company Vulnerable Electric’s ransomware crisis learns her fate.
-
Article
Chapter 4: Recovery and lessons learned post-ransomware attack
Whether fictional private utility company Vulnerable Electric pays the ransom or not in the aftermath of its cyber incident, the two pathways quickly splinter off in different directions with varied endings, each with important lessons to be learned.
