Societe Generale CEO to assume oversight of risk and compliance
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Kyle Brasseur2021-12-13T16:34:00
The CEO of Société Générale will assume direct supervision of the risk and compliance control functions at the French multinational investment bank following the completion of remediation programs in line with two U.S. deferred prosecution agreements.
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