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DOJ is ramping up, not ramping down, health care fraud enforcement

2025-10-03T21:24:00+01:00By

While the Trump administration may have shifted away from pursuing small, white-collar, financial crimes, its focus on health care fraud cases is as hot as ever.

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CFPB Ends Oversight of Washington Federal and Planet Home Lending

2025-10-02T15:22:00+01:00By

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) terminated two consent orders with mortgage lenders in September as the agency’s enforcement power shrinks under Trump-era cuts.

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U.K. enforcement appetite over off-channel comms grows as U.S. wanes

2025-10-01T21:10:00+01:00By

The U.K’.s financial regulator has given a strong indication that financial firms’ use of unauthorized devices and apps is under scrutiny and that policies around off-channel communications need to be tightened up.

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Compliance should prepare for more ESG reporting as global pressure rises

2025-09-29T20:59:00+01:00By

Most major organizations are not changing their ESG reporting plans, despite “regulatory ambiguity”, according to a report by consultancy KPMG. The researchers say this indicates market expectations are driving action as much as legal requirements.

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FinCEN seeks to lighten the regulatory load on casinos

2025-09-29T19:09:00+01:00By

Regulatory relief from anti-money laundering rules is in the cards for casinos, insurance companies and other non-bank financial institutions, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) said Monday.

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Prosecutions of bribery, health fraud and market tampering are DOJ top priorities

2025-09-22T20:40:00+01:00By

Serious bribery, health care fraud and crimes that threaten U.S. investors are top enforcement priorities of the Trump Department of Justice, (DOJ), according to the acting head of the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division.

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U.K. to introduce mandatory ransomware reporting, raising risk of ‘box-ticking’ compliance

2025-09-22T20:25:00+01:00By

The U.K. will require companies to report ransomware payments, but experts warn this could lead to “box-tick” compliance rather than real cyber-resiliency, since it’s cheaper.

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More than 100 ‘anticompetitive’ federal regulations poised for the chopping block

2025-09-18T18:28:00+01:00By

About 125 federal regulations deemed anticompetitive by President Trump are poised for possible elimination, following recommendations delivered Wednesday to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

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Trump wants SEC to toss quarterly reporting requirement

2025-09-15T20:00:00+01:00By

President Donald Trump is pushing for a shake-up in corporate reporting rules, calling on companies to file earnings with the SEC only twice a year instead of every quarter.

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Digital wallets to speed up regulatory checks for recruitment, property transactions

2025-09-15T16:47:00+01:00By

You can already buy a coffee with your phone, but soon you could start a job or buy a house with it. Digital compliance wallets holding certificates and documents on smartphones are gaining traction worldwide.

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U.K. delays audit reforms even as regulator piles on financial pressure

2025-09-10T23:26:00+01:00By

Delays to the U.K.’s Audit Reform and Corporate Governance Bill and creation of the ARGA regulator have sparked criticism. On Sept. 8, 66 MPs sent a letter to the Prime Minister urging reforms be returned to the Parliamentary agenda.

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FTC ends appeal over noncompete ban but seeks public input

2025-09-08T05:00:00+01:00By

The FTC officially withdrew its appeal in a federal court case over its ban on employer noncompete clauses that it passed last year. The agency, however, says it wants public input regarding the effects of employer noncompete agreements.

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Oct 14 | Navigating Evolving Banking Regulations in the U.S. and Canada

2025-09-07T15:08:00+01:00Provided by

U.S. Banking regulators have moved to loosen traditional regulation and supervision in areas like capital requirements, stress testing and liquidity, while also being more receptive to innovation in areas including Artificial Intelligence and digital assets.

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Hospitals, health IT face HHS crackdown for blocking electronic records

2025-09-05T18:42:00+01:00By

The Department of Health and Human Services is stepping up its enforcement against hospitals and other health entities that block the sharing of electronic health records.

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Digital wallets should speed up compliance, but companies must focus on trust and security

2025-09-04T18:49:00+01:00By

The EU has one, the U.K. is getting one, many U.S. states are working with Google and Apple to provide one, and now industry sectors are developing their own digital wallet.

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FinCEN again delays U.S. ban on three Mexican financial institutions

2025-08-28T20:40:00+01:00By

The order barring three Mexican financial institutions from doing business with U.S. financial institutions has been delayed until October.

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SEC taps military judge as Enforcement Division Director

2025-08-27T19:46:00+01:00By

The SEC has named Margaret “Meg” Ryan, a senior military judge and Harvard Law lecturer, as its next Enforcement Division Director—an unconventional pick that could signal changes in enforcement strategy.

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CPE Webcast: Risky Business: Navigating Compliant Innovation Amid Deregulation

2025-08-26T00:00:00+01:00Provided by

The compliance landscape has entered unprecedented territory, characterized by what industry experts describe as “deregulation on top of deregulation” – a dangerous departure from the traditional regulatory cycle that historically provided stability and clear guidance.

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California privacy regulator unveils new cyber, risk, and automation rules

2025-08-22T19:05:00+01:00By

Businesses operating in California will need to meet new, first-in-the-nation privacy requirements for cybersecurity, risk assessments, and automated decision-making technology, under a large expansion of rules by the state.

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CPE Webcast: Navigating Evolving Regulations: Key Insights for Compliance Leaders

2025-08-19T14:00:00+01:00Provided by

This webinar tackles the current legal landscape head-on, giving compliance officers a practical lens on the latest developments impacting your oversight responsibilities.

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DOJ, EPA take legal action against the California Air Resources Board

2025-08-18T17:44:00+01:00By

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed two lawsuits against the California Air Resources Board, claiming it no longer has the legal right to enforce strict emissions rules for heavy-duty trucks.

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‘Extraordinary cooperation’ pays off for PFS Investments

2025-08-15T18:59:00+01:00By

As regulators shift toward rewarding transparency, self-regulation and self-reporting, the way PFS Investments handled a longstanding problem serves as an example of how proactive remediation can turn a costly compliance error into a manageable regulatory outcome.

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Compliance in the spotlight as tariffs, sanctions turn into geopolitical weapons

2025-08-14T15:13:00+01:00By

Navigating tariffs and sanctions is becoming a core part of compliance for many companies. As the U.S. and others use economic policies for political aims, compliance teams must adapt to this new geoeconomic trend.

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EPA relaunches online portal for thousands of environmental guidance documents

2025-08-13T19:45:00+01:00By

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reopened its guidance portal on Wednesday. This online portal is a searchable database of EPA guidance documents, first created during President Donald Trump’s first term and shuttered under the Biden administration.

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Nine regulatory initiatives under SEC’s “Project Crypto” aim to redefine crypto market rules

2025-08-13T18:00:00+01:00By

Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins has launched “Project Crypto,” a major regulatory overhaul aimed at shifting the agency from enforcement to innovation. Atkins’ address outlined as many as nine Commission-wide initiatives to revamp the SEC’s rulebook for the digital finance era.

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New federal memo signals elevated risk to colleges engaging in DEI activity

2025-08-11T14:01:00+01:00By

A new memorandum from President Trump directs increased federal scrutiny of race- and sex-based admissions practices at colleges and universities, however, its implications extend beyond higher education.

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FinCEN delays AML rules for realtors and investment advisors until 2028

2025-08-06T14:00:00+01:00By

The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network is delaying an upcoming requirement that investment advisors and realtors begin screening clients for money laundering and other illegal activity.

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DOJ warns against using proxies for DEI in federally funded programs

2025-08-01T20:07:00+01:00By

The DOJ is warning that simply scrubbing DEI-related words from policy documents or training materials—and replacing them with thinly veiled proxies—will not protect federally funded organizations from legal scrutiny.

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U.K. proposes streamlining regime meant to hold fin serve executives to account

2025-07-31T20:37:00+01:00By

When growth slows, governments often cut rules to attract investment, as the U.K. has in its financial services sector, which contributes 8.8% of GDP, but easing the “compliance burden” raises concerns about oversight, governance, and prioritizing profits over safety.

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Compliance teams urged to prepare as U.K. Employment Rights Bill nears passage

2025-07-30T20:01:00+01:00By

The U.K. Employment Rights Bill is expected to pass into law this year and will affect millions of workers. Compliance managers are advised to hone their understanding of HR and equality issues in preparation.

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EPA’s Zeldin unveils plan to kill rule that curbs vehicle air pollution

2025-07-30T15:56:00+01:00By

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has placed a decades-old rule that limits air pollution from cars and trucks on the chopping block, potentially endangering the Clean Air Act.

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Chipmaker fined $140M for unlawfully exporting chip design tools to China

2025-07-29T18:30:00+01:00By

Chip design software and hardware maker Cadence Design Systems agreed to plead guilty to unlawfully exporting semiconductor design tools to a restricted Chinese military university, the Department of Justice said in a statement. The California firm will pay over $140 million in criminal and civil pines and forfeitures, marking the ...

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U.K. shake up of immigration rules for skilled worker visas should prompt compliance review

2025-07-28T17:50:00+01:00By

As of July 22, U.K. companies hiring foreign nationals on skilled worker visas face higher salary and qualification requirements. Over 100 jobs were also removed from the list of roles eligible for overseas recruitment. Compliance managers should ensure policies are updated to reflect the changes.

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U.K. regulator urges auditors to explain AI use in audits

2025-07-26T02:15:00+01:00By

Plans to push audit firms to disclose how they use AI in audits have been broadly welcomed, but concerns remain over how corporate data is used, secured, retained, and potentially exposed.

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SEC dodges commitment on climate rule enforcement

2025-07-26T01:58:00+01:00By

The SEC refused to say whether it would enforce its landmark Climate-Related Disclosure Rules in a status report filed Wednesday, deepening uncertainty as the regulation faces legal challenges.

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PCAOB faces uncertain future as SEC Chair solicits new candidates

2025-07-25T23:17:00+01:00By

SEC Chair Paul Atkins is soliciting candidates for all five seats on the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, he announced Wednesday.

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Compliance managers should review sustainability data as U.K. consults on new reporting standards

2025-07-24T17:15:00+01:00By

The U.K. government promised to introduce Sustainability Reporting Standards in its manifesto. Almost a year after it came to power, it launched a consultation on June 25 on draft plans for these standards, which are largely based on those of the ISSB.

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New Florida law allows four-year noncompete agreements for high-salary employees

2025-07-24T14:33:00+01:00By

Companies in Florida may want to revise noncompete agreements made with highly compensated employees to take advantage of provisions in Florida’s new noncompete law, which took effect July 1.

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SEC reportedly denying record percentage of whistleblower claims

2025-07-22T17:42:00+01:00By

The Securities and Exchange Commission is awarding far fewer whistleblower claims, according to Bloomberg Law, which noted the commission denied awards for the entire period between April and July, the longest stretch in the program’s history.

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U.K. data law tightens compliance rules, expands complaints process and raises penalties

2025-07-21T16:59:00+01:00By

The U.K.’s Data (Use and Access) Bill, passed into law on June 19, aims to boost the economy and simplify access to services like healthcare and policing. Businesses must understand the changes and ensure data policies and complaints procedures are current.

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PCAOB chair Williams latest independent official pushed out by Trump

2025-07-21T14:13:00+01:00By

Continuing a Trump administration practice of firing independent regulators, the head of the Public Accounting Oversight Board has been sent packing.

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DAG Blanche says DOJ’s new priorities doesn’t indicate pullback on white collar crime

2025-07-17T22:49:00+01:00By

The Department of Justice has refocused its white collar crime priorities on prosecuting the worst cases of corporate misconduct while also clearing away unnecessary and burdensome regulation that could “strangle” American business, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said.

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10 tips to comply with the U.K.’s new data law

2025-07-17T18:54:00+01:00By

Changes to the U.K.’s privacy regime will immediately affect how companies handle AI-driven decisions, cookie usage, and responses to data subject requests. As a result, experts are warning compliance teams to ensure their organizations take the legislation seriously and make plans to review data governance.

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Trump-era deregulation cuts OSHA enforcement powers on workplace hazards

2025-07-16T20:13:00+01:00By

The U.S. Department of Labor scaled back OSHA penalties for small businesses and limited use of the general duty clause as part of the Trump administration’s deregulation agenda.

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U.K. updates pension and asset manager rules, but internal auditors flag governance gaps

2025-07-09T19:15:00+01:00By

Will “taking an axe to” red tape and onerous reporting commitments free up trillions invested in U.K. pensions and increase the value of assets managed by regulated financial services firms?

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FCA fines Monzo digital bank $28 million for AML, KYC failures

2025-07-08T20:09:00+01:00By

Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority has fined the online bank Monzo the equivalent of more than $28 million for failing to properly collect customer information and protect against financial crimes. The move is the latest in a series of efforts by British authorities to combat chronic money laundering and other crimes ...

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U.S. Labor Department advances sweeping deregulation push targeting worker protections

2025-07-08T15:43:00+01:00By

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) appears to be in the process of deregulating work rules. Some of the changes proposed would result in a reduction of pay for certain health workers and allow minors to work hazardous jobs.

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Atkins says SEC to embrace innovation, criticizes regulatory uncertainty around tokenization

2025-07-07T17:15:00+01:00By

SEC Chair Paul Atkins pointed to the growth of tokenized shares as a key development reshaping private markets, suggesting the agency is preparing to update its rules to keep pace with new forms of digital asset trading and settlement.

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European Commission unveils a simpler, more competitive EU Single Market, but businesses remain skeptical

2025-07-03T15:51:00+01:00By

The EU’s new strategy aims to boost SME growth and cut market barriers, but businesses doubt reforms will happen, and consumer groups fear weaker data protections.

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DOGE targets SPAC oversight under SEC, report says

2025-07-01T23:39:00+01:00By

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has a new target, and this time it won’t be just firing federal workers. The agency formed by Tesla CEO Elon Musk at the start of the Trump administration wants to roll back more regulations.