All Compliance Week articles in Web Issue – Page 3
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CFPB rule streamlines nonbank supervision designation process
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau continued its push to establish supervisory authority over more nonbank financial companies with the adoption of a procedural rule to streamline the process for such designations.
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DOJ pilot floats NPAs for whistleblowers involved in corporate misconduct
The Department of Justice launched a new pilot program that encourages voluntary self-disclosure by corporate executives who are themselves involved in financial misconduct, with the incentive of a nonprosecution agreement for those who help an agency investigation.
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U.S. senator calls for Temu ban over forced labor, privacy concerns
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) is calling on the Biden administration to investigate and ban Chinese e-commerce company Temu over forced labor and data privacy violation concerns.
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Focused on consumer privacy? Don’t forget employees’ rights
The implications of a privacy rights case involving a U.K.-based Uber Eats driver underscore a popular belief that companies prioritize protecting the personal information of their customers over the data rights of their employees.
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Soil Health Institute names CHS sustainability chief to board
The Soil Health Institute announced the appointment of Megan Rock, chief sustainability officer at agriculture company CHS, to the nonprofit’s board of directors.
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Kraton’s general counsel adds chief sustainability officer title
Kraton Corp., a producer of specialty polymers and products derived from renewable resources, announced the appointment of Rogier Roelen as chief sustainability officer, in addition to his existing role as vice president, general counsel.
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Garmin names general counsel
Wearable technology company Garmin announced Josh Maxfield will assume the role of vice president, general counsel and assistant secretary.
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Aveanna Healthcare Holdings appoints legal chief
Aveanna Healthcare Holdings announced the appointment of Jerry Perchik as chief legal officer and secretary.
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Ecopetrol taps temporary compliance VP
Colombia-based oil company Ecopetrol announced Alberto Vergara Monterrosa will temporarily take over as corporate vice president of compliance and compliance officer.
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Proterial Cable America earns DOJ declination in apparent fraud case
Proterial Cable America received a declination notice from the Department of Justice related to its voluntary self-disclosure and remediation of apparent fraud committed by its employees.
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SEC’s Grewal: General compliance principles for avoiding AI washing
Gurbir Grewal, director of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement, laid out general principles for “proactive compliance” to avoid making false or misleading claims about the capabilities of artificial intelligence products and services.
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FinCEN warns of fake U.S. passport cards used to commit fraud
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network is warning financial institutions of counterfeit U.S. passport cards used to commit fraud and identity theft.
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Patriot National Bancorp names acting risk, compliance chief
Patriot National Bancorp disclosed Joshua Oliver will be acting chief risk and compliance officer upon the resignation of Judith Corprew.
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Cushman & Wakefield appoints first sustainability chief
Global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield announced the appointment of Jessica Francisco as its first chief sustainability officer.
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Digimarc announces chief legal officer
Digital watermarking technologies company Digimarc Corp. announced George Karamanos joined the company as chief legal officer.
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Bank of Maharashtra appoints risk chief
India-based Bank of Maharashtra announced the appointment of Subhasish Roy as chief risk officer.
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Valet Living names chief legal and compliance officer
Residential amenities provider Valet Living promoted Isorys Dilone to chief legal and compliance officer.
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News Brief
FINRA orders Barclays unit to pay $700K over conflicts of interest
A Barclays unit agreed to pay $700,000 to settle allegations levied by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority that its research analysts violated conflict-of-interest rules and the firm failed to sufficiently supervise their trades.
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U.S., U.K. ban new Russian metal imports
The U.S. Treasury Department, in coordination with the United Kingdom, is clamping down harder on Russia’s ability to wage war against Ukraine by banning the import of Russian-origin aluminum, copper, and nickel.
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ECHR ruling opens door to climate change litigation on basis of human rights
By holding the Swiss government accountable for failing to do more to limit climate change, a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights might have significant implications for legislators and organizations in other countries across the European Union.