All Compliance Week articles in Web Issue – Page 562
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FASB finalizes tweaks on business definition
FASB has finalized new guidance to make it more clear when a particular transaction constitutes the purchase or sale of a business or just a collection of assets. Tammy Whitehouse has more.
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REIT industry shows lackluster board diversity
Compared to the S&P 500 or the FTSE 100, the REIT industry has a long way to go when it comes to promoting board diversity, writes Paul Hodgson.
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A post-election perspective on financial regulatory compliance
The Trump administration might not follow the Republican playbook when it comes to scaling back enforcement across the board, writes Todd Cipperman.
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Global business in Trump’s protectionist era
Trump’s election, Brexit, and failed trade agreements herald a new era of protectionism, but only strong regulations can deal with data protection and tax evasion, writes Nick Henderson.
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What corporate meltdowns teach us about ERM
Joe Mont talks to Steven Minsky, CEO of LogicManager, about how disruptive technology demands that businesses practice better governance and enterprise risk management.
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What to expect from Trump’s SEC nomination
President-elect Donald Trump’s pitch to head the SEC is Jay Clayton, a partner with Sullivan & Cromwell. Joe Mont fields reactions and looks for clues on how he might lead the agency.
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New report scores public procurement regulatory systems
For the first time, you can now check the scores of public procurement regulatory systems in 180 different countries, thanks to a new benchmark report by the World Bank. Jaclyn Jaeger reports.
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Mondelez International to pay $13M in FCPA case
Mondelez International, a beverage and snack-food company, has agreed to pay $13 million in civil penalties to the Securities and Exchange Commission for violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Jaclyn Jaeger reports.
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Second VW exec arrested: those pesky e-mails
As the recent arrest of another VW executive (this time in the United States) unfolds, The Man From FCPA Tom Fox ponders whether VW will actively assist U.S. law enforcement authorities in performing a substantive internal investigation.
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SEC issues $5.5 million whistleblower award
The SEC has awarded more than $5.5 million to a whistleblower who provided critical information that helped the SEC uncover an ongoing scheme. Jaclyn Jaeger reports.
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Taaks Avoyd: IKEA’s flat pack tax avoidance schemes
A recent report details an extensive tax avoidance strategy by furniture retailer IKEA, prompting a call for a full-blown investigation of the company and its complicated corporate structure.
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White plugs for accounting convergence in parting statement
Outgoing SEC Chair Mary Jo White is urging her successor to prioritize continued improvement and convergence of accounting standards globally. Tammy Whitehouse has more.
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Going concerns fall in 2015, but not due to better financials
Going concern filings appear to have tapered off in 2015, but that doesn’t necessarily mean public company balance sheets are getting healthier. More from Tammy Whitehouse.
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FinCEN gives guidance on sharing SARs
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has clarified when a casino can share Suspicious Activity Reports and to whom it can provide the information. Joe Mont reports.
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OCC details top bank risks, stresses compliance
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency reports that strategic, credit, operational, and compliance risks remain top concerns for banks and other financial institutions. Joe Mont explores.
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FINRA details 2017 examination priorities
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has released its annual “Regulatory and Examination Priorities Letter,” an overview of areas it plans to focus on in 2017 exams. More from Joe Mont.
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CFTC chairman tenders post-election resignation
Timothy Massad, chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, has announced his departure from the agency, effective Jan. 20.
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Greek authorities raid Novartis offices in bribery probe
Novartis is facing a fresh bribery probe, this time in Greece, where authorities there have raided the company’s offices searching for electronic documents and files. Jaclyn Jaeger reports.
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The Odebrecht enforcement action—the aftershocks
Have you been doing business with corruption-plagued Odebrecht? Better conduct a thorough internal investigation to ascertain if there are any red flags indicating suspicious payments, writes Tom Fox.
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Technology, compliance, and the breakdown of corporate silos
The Man From FCPA Tom Fox explores the recent Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement action involving General Cable Corp. and its implications for a technology-driven compliance world.