Articles | Compliance Week – Page 263
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Churchill Mining loses $1.3bn fraud claim against Indonesian government
Neil Hodge explores the case of London-based Churchill Mining, which lost its compensation claim against the Indonesian government, after alleging its Indonesian business partner had forged documents. An international tribunal ruled against Churchill, citing inadequate due diligence and other unheeded red flags.
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Compliance lessons from Trump’s business dilemmas
As Donald Trump moves into the White House, what can compliance officers and ethics advisers learn from his conflicts of interest? Joe Mont reports.
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What regulation would look like under Mnuchin’s Treasury Department
Steven Mnuchin, President Trump’s nomination for Treasury secretary, shares his regulatory worldview … but what does it mean for compliance? Joe Mont reports.
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Battle lines are drawn; OCC debates charters for FinTech firms
FinTech firms could be chartered as special-purpose national banks under a proposal being developed by the OCC. The plan, however, writes Joe Mont, could be challenging for firms and has unleashed a flurry of criticism.
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New report offers risk profile of ‘supplier employees’
Companies that provide goods and services to a larger company have got some specific ethics challenges of their own, Jaclyn Jaeger writes.
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Identifying inside threats to cyber-security
To better manage and prevent insider-risk exposure, companies still have much to learn both from corporate data breaches of the past and from those that have developed best-in-class insider-threat programs. Jaclyn Jaeger has more.
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Muddled Brexit thinking or ‘she’s kidding herself’ thinking?
Facing an exodus of diplomatic talent, the United Kingdom simply won’t have the brainpower and expertise to navigate its numerous post-Brexit challenges, Paul Hodgson writes.
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Inditex €585m (U.S.$626M) tax sidestep could have big ripple effects
A massive tax avoidance scheme by a global clothing retailer could promote much tighter corporate tax rules across Europe. Neil Hodge reports.
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Does tax reform mean tax risk for companies with deferred positions?
In the face of tax reform, companies with deferred tax assets on balance sheets could be looking at hits to earnings. But, asks Tammy Whitehouse, is that a risk to disclose to investors?
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Congressional blitzkrieg seeks to downsize regulatory regime
Even before Inauguration Day, the House of Representatives was fast-tracking legislation intended to scale back regulatory rulemaking. Joe Mont reports.
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As SEC broadens international enforcement focus, compliance efforts must adapt
Under Mary Jo White, the SEC greatly expanded its focus on cross-border enforcement, adding risk and compliance challenges for companies wherever they are based. Joe Mont reports.
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SEC oversight in the Digital Age
Big Data is the compliance buzzword of the day, but at the SEC, high technology is both a challenge and an opportunity. Jaclyn Jaeger has more.
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Debating ‘anything of value’ under the FCPA
Are U.S. enforcement agencies interpreting the term “anything of value” under the FCPA too broadly? Jaclyn Jaeger explores both sides of the debate.
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Technical side of revenue recognition still vexes companies
The more complex the transaction, the more difficult it gets to apply new revenue recognition rules. Eventually, something’s got to give, writes Tammy Whitehouse.
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Anti-corruption compliance lessons from Teva’s FCPA case
Teva Pharmaceuticals conducted bribery on a massive, international scale and became a case study for FCPA watchers everywhere. Jaclyn Jaeger reports.
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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.