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ArticleCMA’s Green Claims Code latest effort in greenwashing crackdown
Companies have until the end of the year to stop making misleading claims about the green credentials of their products and services or face regulatory action, the U.K. Competition and Markets Authority has warned.
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Former Cigna CCO joins Berkeley Research Group
Consultant Berkeley Research Group announced the hiring of former Cigna Global Chief Compliance Officer Tom O’Neil to be a managing director in its Health Analytics practice.
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ArticleESG survey: Measure, monitor, and enhance your strategy
A Compliance Week and Fulcrum survey of more than 200 compliance, audit, legal, and finance executives worldwide revealed support for ESG initiatives, but uncertainty about how to monitor progress and measure results.
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ArticleBig Four mishaps in U.K. underscore need to challenge auditors
Companies should question their auditors throughout the audit process, particularly in the wake of a spate of recent enforcement actions in the United Kingdom targeting the Big Four and other large firms for audit deficiencies.
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The Hartford names chief ethics and compliance officer
The Hartford has appointed Charlene Ridgeway as chief ethics and compliance officer. She takes over the role from Colleen Pernerewski, who was appointed deputy general counsel and head of business law.
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T-Mobile US recruits general counsel
Telecommunications giant T-Mobile US announced Mark Nelson will join the company as executive vice president and general counsel.
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Ex-Cognizant CECO returns to Morgan Lewis
Law firm Morgan Lewis announced the return of former Cognizant Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer Amy Schuh as a partner resident in Philadelphia.
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Analog Devices appoints chief legal officer
Semiconductor manufacturer Analog Devices announced the appointment of Janene Asgeirsson as senior vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary.
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Eiger BioPharmaceuticals adds chief compliance officer
Eiger BioPharmaceuticals announced the appointment of Erik Atkisson as general counsel and chief compliance officer.
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ArticleTreasury sanctions virtual currency exchange as part of ransomware response
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced “robust actions” to counter ransomware, including blocking the assets of a Russian virtual currency exchange that has facilitated payments for at least eight ransomware variants.
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ArticleEmbattled Activision Blizzard confirms SEC subpoenas
Activision Blizzard confirmed the company and several of its current and former employees and executives received subpoenas from the SEC “regarding disclosures on employment matters and related issues.”
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Aviva promotes within for chief risk officer
U.K. insurer Aviva announced the promotion of Andrea Montague to chief risk officer.
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Insurance Australia Group chief risk officer resigns
Insurance Australia Group announced the resignation of Chief Risk Officer David Watts after three years on the job.
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One Rock names general counsel, chief compliance officer
Private equity firm One Rock Capital Partners has named Fola Adamolekun as general counsel and chief compliance officer.
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Cooper Standard appoints chief accounting officer
Cooper Standard, a global supplier of sealing and fluid handling systems, has appointed Rebecca McCabe as vice president, chief accounting officer.
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ArticleOCC raps MUFG Union Bank for risk management deficiencies
MUFG Union Bank, which has entered into agreement to be acquired by U.S. Bank, received a cease-and-desist order from the OCC for “unsafe or unsound practices regarding technology and operational risk management.”
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ArticleSwedbank CCO lauded for role in AML rebound to retire
Ingrid Harbo, Swedbank’s chief compliance officer during its ongoing recovery from a massive AML scandal, announced she will retire in March 2022.
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ArticleWith approach to Coinbase, SEC shows its hand on cryptocurrency
By reacting to Coinbase’s now-scrapped Lend program proposal with a Wells Notice, the SEC sent a message that cryptocurrency companies should not expect the agency to bend to their will.
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ArticleReport: China, U.S. most confident in combating corruption risks
Risk leaders at companies in China and the United States expressed the highest level of confidence in their approach to mitigating bribery and corruption risk, according to a new global benchmark report from Kroll.
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ArticleNord Stream 2 a study in sanctions complexity
The construction of Nord Stream 2 and the accompanying geopolitics at play illustrate how difficult it can be for compliance to respond to evolving sanctions risks.