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Another delay in fiduciary rule could result in substantial revision

2017-08-22T09:15:00Z

The Labor Dept. wants a substantial delay for remaining compliance milestones in its fiduciary rule. What happens in the interim?

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U.K. considering proposals to enforce better cyber-security

2017-08-22T09:15:00Z

As the U.K. tries to get businesses to protect themselves better against cyber-risk, recently proposed rules all have significant compliance implications.

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Get your bad-boy groove back

2017-08-18T14:30:00Z

Acceptance at the upper levels of a company is great for integrating compliance with business development and strategy. But don’t lock up the “Department of No” just yet.

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Four reasons companies are lagging in lease adoption, and how to get on track

2017-08-15T13:15:00Z

Companies are slipping behind in implementing the new lease accounting standard, and the call for deferral in the effective date may be getting under way.

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Anti-corruption and human rights make Olympic debut

2017-08-14T08:45:00Z

Starting with the 2024 Summer Games in Paris, Olympic host cities must agree to abide by certain anti-corruption and human rights principles meant to clean up the world of global sports.

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New EU medical device regulations pose many compliance challenges

2017-08-14T08:30:00Z

Companies that market or sell medical devices within the EU will have to abide by significant new rules regarding product classification, clinical evaluations, quality management, and more.

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Cost guidance under new revenue rule is a minefield of issues

2017-08-08T16:30:00Z

Digging deeper into challenges with the revenue standard, companies are traipsing a minefield in determining how to recognize costs tied to generating revenue.

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Differing regulatory ethos poses challenges for cross-border financial institutions

2017-08-08T14:15:00Z

In a group Q&A, we look at how multinational companies should view compliance amid attitudinal differences regarding compliance and enforcement.

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SFO announces Rio Tinto corruption investigation

2017-08-08T12:00:00Z

Rio Tinto faces large fines if it is found to have engaged in corrupt activity over its massive Simandou iron-mining project in Guinea. Heads have already rolled over it.

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Keeping customer service on the right track

2017-08-08T12:00:00Z

A poor customer interaction can result in a PR nightmare, especially on social media. How can compliance help ensure that staff is properly trained to avoid a reputational fiasco?

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How electronic trading strengthens execution in the muni market

2017-08-08T11:45:00Z

As electronic trading becomes more commonplace, especially in the municipal bonds market, there are plenty of compliance benefits to be had.

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Firms gird for fast-approaching NYDFS cyber-security deadlines

2017-08-08T11:30:00Z

New York’s new cyber-security rules are already creating compliance and liability concerns. They may also give rise to a fractured playing field of demands in other states.

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Will AI disrupt compliance and internal audit?

2017-08-08T11:15:00Z

At a recent Compliance Week conference, experts discussed implementation and expectation for incorporating artificial intelligence into compliance programs.

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Striving toward a better ethics and compliance training program

2017-08-08T09:00:00Z

NAVEX’s 2017 report on ethics and compliance training is out, and the results are required reading for compliance officers eager to know how well their programs compare to their peers.

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Companies clearly favor modified adoption of revenue rule

2017-08-01T15:15:00Z

Investors would like to see full historic numbers under the new revenue rules, but companies clearly are planning to give them less. How will they bridge the gap?

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Keys to a better whistleblower program

2017-08-01T14:45:00Z

Organisations with robust speak-up programs can address compliance problems pre-emptively, but building such programs can be tricky. Here are 12 tips how.

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Biometrics, cash, and the end of money laundering as we know it?

2017-08-01T14:45:00Z

As the technology to facilitate cashless transactions becomes more widespread, it can play an important role in know-your-customer and anti-money laundering efforts.

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GDPR compliance is lagging

2017-08-01T14:15:00Z

A survey says many firms are nowhere near ready to comply with the new EU data privacy standard. CCOs should consider people, processes, technology, and data when building a GDPR solution.

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Is the European Union out to get Google?

2017-08-01T11:00:00Z

While it might seem as if the European Union has it in for Google, a search of its open cases will reveal that it has its sights set on more than just the search engine firm.

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Rhetoric begins to shift to regulatory easing

2017-08-01T10:45:00Z

While members of the Trump Administration wave off persistent critics, rule changes are starting to take root, notably for the Volcker rule.