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New OSHA guidelines take aim at whistleblower ‘gag’ provisions

2016-10-18T10:45:00Z

For companies seeking to settle with OSHA, getting rid of any internal provisions that stifle whistleblowing is a must. Jaclyn Jaeger reports.

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How the World Bank credits compliance efforts

2016-10-18T10:00:00Z

Getting debarred by the World Bank for corruption is bad, but firms taking serious steps to build better compliance afterward show a path to redemption. Jaclyn Jaeger reports.

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Amid rate debates, Federal Reserve maintains a regulatory drumbeat

2016-10-12T13:00:00Z

Arguments over monetary policy may dominate Federal Reserve discussion, but aside from that its influence as a regulator keeps growing. Joe Mont looks at how Chair Janet Yellen’s report to Congress went down.

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Plantronics decision calls for stricter vigilance in e-Discovery compliance

2016-10-12T11:15:00Z

Living up to various e-Discovery requirements from different states and regulatory agencies means a comprehensive compliance digital record overhaul. David Bogoslaw reports.

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7 reasons to study COSO’s new Fraud Risk Management Guide

2016-10-12T11:15:00Z

COSO’s new fraud guide is not mandatory but, says Tammy Whitehouse, public companies would be wise to study and consider it anyway because it could eventually become a requirement.

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Q&A: Farient Advisors’ John Trentacoste

2016-10-12T10:00:00Z

Joe Mont talks with John Trentacoste, a director at Farient Advisors, on how Wells Fargo’s woes may influence boards’ compensation decisions.

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When charitable donations equal bribery

2016-10-12T09:45:00Z

Bribes disguised as charity contributions may not be paving the road to hell with good intentions, but they come close. More from Jaclyn Jaeger.

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Fending off executive impersonation schemes

2016-10-12T09:30:00Z

Everybody thinks they would never fall for an obvious cyber-scam … until they do. Jaclyn Jaeger reports.

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U.K. debate on corporate culture rolls on

2016-10-05T13:45:00Z

U.K. corporate culture has remained largely unchanged since the financial crisis, but a variety of forces are aiming to change that, and soon. Neil Hodge reports.

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New SEC rules for securities clearing agencies may benefit EU banks

2016-10-04T16:30:00Z

The SEC’s new rules for enhanced operational and governance standards for systematically important securities clearing agencies might just save EU banks billions of dollars in capital surcharges. Joe Mont reports.

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Yahoo breach shows that boards may be their own worst enemy

2016-10-04T12:15:00Z

Yahoo’s recently disclosed breach of at least 500 million user accounts underscores the risks board members create for the companies they serve by using free e-mail services. More from Joe Mont.

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Audit committees need to dig into personal relationships

2016-10-04T12:15:00Z

Regulators are warning companies and auditors to be more careful about personal relationships that could compromise auditor independence. Tammy Whitehouse has more.

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How Sports Direct flouts the law without actually breaking it

2016-10-04T11:45:00Z

Sports Direct is under fire for unacceptable employment practices, but ultimately, it might not have to change its ways much at all. Neil Hodge explains.

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Sports Direct: realising the error of some of its ways

2016-10-04T10:00:00Z

Embattled U.K. sports retailer Sports Direct is making some outward signs of trying to reform itself in light of the brutal working conditions at its stores. But is any of it substantive? Paul Hodgson investigates.

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The vital link between compliance and procurement

2016-10-04T10:00:00Z

For many organizations, compliance and procurement only work at all if they work together. But how they work together is something that is unique to every organization. Jaclyn Jaeger explores.

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Compliance measures save Harris from FCPA prosecution

2016-10-04T09:30:00Z

Jaclyn Jaeger explains how when Harris Corp. learned of internal FCPA violations, its reaction would provide a case study for compliance officers everywhere.

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Worried the SEC might come after you personally? You should be

2016-09-27T22:45:00Z

Jaclyn Jaeger looks at yet another case brought by the SEC spotlighting the sort of conduct that can result in a personal liability claim against legal and compliance officers.

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Valuation practices under SEC scrutiny

2016-09-27T22:30:00Z

U.S. regulators have made it clear that the process for producing numbers in a financial statement is as important—if not more so—than the numbers themselves. Jaclyn Jaeger has more.

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In tech sectors, revenue recognition talks are intense

2016-09-27T13:30:00Z

In preparing to adopt the new revenue recognition standard, experts debate how to apply the rules to complex contracts. Tammy Whitehouse reports.

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The EpiPen controversy’s bad omens for pharmas

2016-09-27T12:45:00Z

At a recent hearing with the CEO of Mylan, the maker of EpiPen, legislators hinted at not only price controls, but an increased scrutiny of executive pay. Joe Mont has more.