Articles | Compliance Week – Page 131
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Vale appoints chief compliance officer
Brazilian mining company Vale announced the appointment of Denis Cuenca as chief compliance officer following recommendations from an independent investigation committee.
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FRC adds general counsel
The U.K. Financial Reporting Counsel announced the hiring of Alex Kuczynski as general counsel amid a series of executive appointments.
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Nailed It or Failed It? Disney sends anti-hate message to Facebook
In this week’s “Nailed It or Failed It?”, Disney gets kudos for throwing its weight behind the #StopHateForProfit protest, while PG&E earns criticism after being found responsible for yet another California wildfire.
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First American first charged with NYDFS cyber-regulation abuses
First American Title Insurance Company has become the first firm to face charges alleging violations of the New York State Department of Financial Services’ Cybersecurity Regulation.
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U.K.’s Russia report underscores need to question big money
The U.K.’s long-awaited report on Russian interference in the country stresses the importance for big money to be subject to enhanced levels of due diligence, writes financial crime expert Martin Woods.
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SEC fines UBS $10M over municipal bond offerings
UBS Financial Services has agreed to pay more than $10 million to resolve SEC charges that it circumvented the priority given to retail investors in certain municipal bond offerings.
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Twitter cyber-attack should be wake-up call for firms
The recent cyber-attack directed at Twitter was the online equivalent of an explosive device being detonated. The ICA breaks down lessons learned from the hack and what firms can do to enhance their cyber-security controls.
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New U.K. regime targets human rights abusers
The United Kingdom issued its first wave of sanctions this month under a new regime targeting those who commit human rights abuses, with the promise of many more sanctions to come.
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OCC proposal seeks to clarify when banks are ‘true lender’
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has proposed a rule meant to eliminate ambiguity in federal banking regulations regarding loans made by national banks and their third-party partners.
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Using data to fight fraud fire with fire
When it comes to ferreting out and thwarting fraud, one must think like the fraudster, advises financial crime expert Martin Woods, who offers tips on using data to make your firm a hostile environment for bad actors.
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IIA’s ‘Three Lines of Defense’ updated to stress collaboration
The Institute of Internal Auditors’ updated “Three Lines Model” ditches the focus on defense of its predecessor to encourage more effective collaboration between key players within an organization.
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Exelon subsidiary ComEd to pay $200M in lobbying, bribery case
Commonwealth Edison will pay a $200 million fine as part of a deferred prosecution agreement with the Department of Justice to resolve a criminal investigation into a years-long bribery scheme concerning lobbying practices in Illinois.
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Medical device maker projects $18M to settle FCA violations alleged by former CCO
Evidence of kickbacks and bribes brought to light by a whistleblower and former chief compliance officer has led Merit Medical Systems to reach an estimated $18 million agreement in principle with the DOJ to settle False Claims Act allegations.
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Colorado investment firm fined $200K for inadequate compliance procedures
A Colorado-based investment advisory firm has been fined $200,000 and ordered by the SEC to improve its compliance practices regarding the purchase of securities on behalf of certain institutional investors.
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Ex-FASB head Golden to lead PwC independent advisory committee
Big Four audit firm PwC announced the addition of former Financial Accounting Standards Board head Russell Golden as chair of its recently formed, independent Assurance Quality Advisory Committee.
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Cigarette filter maker agrees to first-ever U.S.-North Korea sanctions DPA
A cigarette filter maker has entered into the first-ever U.S.-North Korea DPA with the Justice Department for sanctions violations and agreed to pay a fine of $665,112 to the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control.
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USAA tabs legal chief, general counsel
Insurance provider USAA has named Bob Johnson its chief legal officer and general counsel, reporting to CEO Wayne Peacock.
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Millennium Trust names chief compliance officer
Millennium Trust Company, a provider of retirement and institutional services, announced Jason Lomax has joined the firm as its new chief compliance officer.
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TPI Composites appoints chief accounting officer
Wind blade manufacturer TPI Composites announced the hiring of Adan Gossar as chief accounting officer.
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BlockFi adds general counsel
Cryptocurrency trading platform BlockFi announced the appointment of Jonathan Mayers as general counsel.