All Compliance Week articles in Web Issue – Page 541
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OCC details mistakes with Wells Fargo supervision
An internal review conducted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency details supervisory shortcomings related to malfeasance at Wells Fargo. Among the problems: all but ignoring more than 700 whistleblowers.
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Restatement study will show second year of decline in 2016
Restatements in 2016 experienced a drop of 11 percent one year after dropping 12 percent and following a stubborn leveling off from 2008 to 2014, showing another year of incremental improvement in financial reporting.
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EPA head touts ‘back-to-basics’ agenda
During a recent speech, President Donald J. Trump’s pick to head the EPA announced a "back to basics" agenda and plans to undo rules promulgated during the previous administration.
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Reform initiatives underway at the FTC
The Federal Trade Commission is committing to the Trump Administration’s efforts to streamline government agencies. It has announced a new, in-house review.
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State AGs defend White House's regulatory reductions
A coalition of Republican attorneys general is supporting the Trump Administration’s regulatory rollbacks amid a lawsuit that challenges the legality of an Executive Order directing agencies to repeal two regulations for every new rule issued.
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'Buy American, hire American,' is focus of White House order
The latest Executive Order issued by the Trump Administration targets trade deals and immigration policies it says "unfairly place American companies and workers at a disadvantage." Among the matters specifically targeted, H-1B visas.
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CAQ, others issue update to auditor assessment tool
Audit committees have an updated tool available for use to help them assess their external auditors, courtesy of a collaborative group of advocates for audit quality.
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Morgan Stanley names new chief compliance officer
Morgan Stanley's chief compliance officer Billy Fenrich is leaving the firm after just one year in the role. He will be replaced by Raul Yanes, a partner at law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell.
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The Financial Reporting Council makes its case for broader powers
An influential committee of Members of Parliament has recommended a wide-ranging series of changes aimed at boosting the powers of the U.K.’s corporate governance regulator.
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Data privacy and cyber-security considerations in M&A deals
The increasingly ominous specter of cyber-risk can cast a shadow over any merger or acquisition. But due-diligence practices can lower the risk.
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M-Files simplifies GDPR compliance
M-Files, a provider of solutions designed to improve how businesses manage documents and other information, now provide offerings to help companies better protect their customers' personal data and adhere to GDPR requirements.
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MetricStream releases M7 platform and apps
MetricStream, a GRC apps and solutions provider, this month announced the release of the M7 platform and apps for risk, compliance, audit, IT security, and other GRC professionals.
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ArticleThe inside story of Royal Dutch Shell and the cost of integrity
Several leaked e-mails uncovered in early April reveal Royal Dutch Shell’s involvement in one of the largest bribery schemes in history.
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U.S. judge orders Odebrecht to pay $2.6B in global bribery case
A U.S. federal judge this week ordered Odebrecht to pay $2.6 billion in fines for violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, securing a plea deal reached last year with authorities in the United States, Brazil, and Switzerland.
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A farewell to Kara Brockmeyer but her legacy continues
The SEC bids a fond farewell to the head of its Foreign Corrupt Practices Act unit. Tom Fox looks back at Kara Brockmeyer’s illustrious career with the Commission.
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Directors may be best cops on the regulatory beat
While the battle between regulation and deregulation rages on, shareholder protection may be a job best accomplished by boards.
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A bad year for Airbus
2017 has not been a good year for European aircraft manufacturer Airbus, whose corruption and bribery scandal has instigated anti-corruption policies and government probes in the airline industry.
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Latest internal audit studies suggest path forward for leaders
The latest crop of internal audit studies reveal some promising insights into the trajectory of the profession and strategies to undertake on the path forward.
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British PM calls for early election
British Prime Minister Theresa May is calling for an early election in hopes to foil Brexit opposition plans.
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A frontline view of whistleblower trends
We chat with Carrie Penman, chief compliance officer and senior vice president of NAVEX Global’s advisory services, about how case closure times for whistleblowers are declining, even as reporting rates increase.