All United States articles – Page 182
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ArticleStudy: SPACs surge shakes up first-quarter IPO market
Because of the recent SPACs craze, the first quarter of 2021 saw the highest IPO activity in U.S. markets in at least 20 years, according to Audit Analytics. David Bukzin, leader of the SPAC team at Marcum, provides context.
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ArticlePrivate right of action proving problematic for state privacy laws
An enforcement provision allowing customers to sue businesses that misuse their personal data is a key stumbling point for state-level data privacy legislation.
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ArticleRisk matrix breaks down problem areas of blockchain technology
The use of blockchain technology brings with it a number of risks that prudent auditing and accounting professionals must smartly manage. It’s all described in a new risk matrix released jointly by the ISACA, AICPA, and CIMA.
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ArticleTips for keeping pace with ever-evolving sanctions
The constantly changing sanctions landscape is much easier to navigate with a proper understanding of risk exposure. Here’s where firms can get started.
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ArticleUnder Armour to pay $9M to settle SEC accounting probe
Under Armour agreed to pay $9 million to settle charges brought by the SEC concerning accounting practices by the sports apparel company that rendered statements it made misleading.
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ArticleSEC settles with 8 companies over untimely reporting disclosures
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced settlements with eight companies for incomplete reporting related to “not timely” form disclosures.
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ArticleSAP to pay over $8M for admitted Iran sanctions violations
German software company SAP SE agreed to pay more than $8 million in combined penalties issued by three U.S. agencies after admitting to committing numerous violations of sanctions against Iran.
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DOJ FCPA head Christopher Cestaro to depart for WilmerHale
Christopher Cestaro, chief of the Justice Department’s FCPA Unit, is set to depart the agency for a partner position with law firm WilmerHale.
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ArticleMoneyGram plagued by tech, human error in OFAC sanctions settlement
The Office of Foreign Assets Control announced a $34,329 settlement with MoneyGram Payment Systems for apparent violations of multiple sanctions programs, including the processing of transactions involving Syria.
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New SEC enforcement head Alex Oh resigns for personal reasons
Alex Oh resigned as head of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Enforcement Division for personal reasons after less than one full week on the job.
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ArticleJBS USA names global head of legal and compliance
JBS USA has named Kevin Arquit to the newly created role of chief legal officer. Arquit will be responsible for leading the company’s global legal, ethics, and compliance efforts.
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ArticleFirstEnergy could face DPA in corruption scandal settlement
FirstEnergy has begun discussions with the U.S. Attorney’s Office regarding resolution of the Ohio nuclear bailout federal corruption scandal, including possibility of a deferred prosecution agreement.
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ArticleBracing for impact: Supply chain risk management post-Suez Canal blockage
A month has gone by since a 1,300-foot cargo ship ran aground and blocked one of the busiest waterways in the world. For many industries, the ripple effects will continue to batter global supply chains for weeks to come, absent having in place a sound supply chain risk management program.
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ArticleGoldman Sachs hires chief risk officer back from Wells Fargo
Brian King will return to Goldman Sachs as consumer chief risk officer and head of business operations after seven months with Wells Fargo.
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ArticleCitgo names Steven Scarpino as first stand-alone CECO
Citgo Petroleum Corp. announced the appointment of Steven Scarpino to serve as its first stand-alone chief ethics and compliance officer reporting directly to the CEO and audit committee of the board of directors.
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ArticleCFTC ends whistleblower award drought with $3M payout
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission awarded approximately $3 million to a whistleblower in its first announced payout since September 2020.
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ArticleLawmakers push FTC to investigate Google Play for COPPA violations
Two lawmakers sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission urging the agency to investigate Google Play for potentially violating children’s privacy.
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ArticleSix best practices for managing cyber-security upon return to office
The hybrid work environment many organizations are expected to utilize as part of the gradual return to the workplace presents numerous cyber-security risks that require proactive attention.
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Supreme Court limits FTC’s power to recoup ill-gotten gains
The Supreme Court ruled the Federal Trade Commission cannot seek to recover funds unlawfully obtained by individuals and companies resulting from violations of consumer protection laws.
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SEC appoints Alex Oh to lead Enforcement Division
The Securities and Exchange Commission has named Alex Oh to lead an Enforcement Division expected to be more aggressive under new Chair Gary Gensler.