All Compliance Week articles in Autumn 2022
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Article‘Ethical Machines’ breaks down AI ethical risk mitigation planning
It’s only a matter of time before regulators legislate how companies vet artificial intelligence. Ethicist Reid Blackman’s new book, “Ethical Machines,” advises companies on how to implement AI ethical risk mitigation strategies and avoid regulatory, legal, and reputational fallout.
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Article‘Uber Files’ a reminder of toxic leadership’s lasting stain
Uber’s troubled past is a story we already know, but the extent of the unethical activities alleged to have previously taken place within its walls still manage to make for gripping headlines—and serve as a reminder of the inescapable shadow of toxic leadership.
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PremiumQ&A: Flex CECO Andy Powell on scorecard to measure ethical culture
Andy Powell, senior vice president and deputy general counsel, chief ethics and compliance officer at Flex, discusses with Compliance Week the company’s approach to ethics and compliance and how he sees the profession evolving.
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ArticleSurvey: Firms early to prep for SEC’s climate-related disclosure rule
Respondents to a Compliance Week/CohnReznick survey assessing readiness for the SEC’s climate-related disclosure mandate aren’t waiting to see how the proposed rule plays out before getting their compliance house in order.
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ArticleDear SEC: The compliance community wants to be a partner, not a target
Communication between the Securities and Exchange Commission and the compliance community is not happening as robustly as compliance practitioners would like. The result is compliance officers are more concerned than ever the agency will target them in an enforcement action.
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ArticleCrypto regulation back in spotlight after SEC securities claims
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s move to classify nine cryptocurrencies as securities as part of insider trading charges it brought against a former Coinbase manager has touched a nerve with other regulators, particularly the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
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ArticleDOJ-informed compliance guidance helps Home Depot prep for potential scrutiny
How can a company prove its compliance bona fides to a regulator, should one ever come knocking on its door? The Home Depot has prepared for such a scenario with detailed guidance pegged to the DOJ’s “Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs.”
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ArticleSarbanes-Oxley 20th anniversary: Time to revisit SOX programs
Twenty years ago, in the aftermath of the Enron and WorldCom financial reporting scandals, Congress acted and created the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Such a milestone anniversary marks a good time for organizations to refresh, rethink, and modernize their SOX programs.
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ArticleThe art and skill of delivering bad news
Amii Barnard-Bahn shares her six-step process to help increase receptiveness when communicating bad news and reduce the likelihood of backlash toward the message being delivered.
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ArticleBig bank messaging app crackdown exposes policy holes, monitoring struggles
U.S. regulators have signaled through an impending widespread enforcement sweep they are zeroing in on banker use of messaging apps to discuss business matters. The cases emphasize the need for financial services firms to enhance their monitoring and recordkeeping.
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ArticleIn person or remote? Best practices for navigating tension of hybrid work model
Remote workers enjoy the flexibility. In-person employees love they’ve got the office to themselves. But there is a risk these two types of employees will begin to resent each other, creating a corporate culture clash, labor and compliance professionals say.
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ArticleStrategies for balancing risk/reward of investing in new technologies
Taking a step back before committing to a technology project to weigh the risks and rewards can prove beneficial in the long term. Consider the following best practices.
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ArticleExperts: Europe’s AI Act to push companies to confront technology’s use
The Artificial Intelligence Act, along with upcoming EU rules addressing digital markets and services, should have companies considering their use of AI and other emerging technologies to determine how the laws might impact their business.
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ArticleRegulation by enforcement does nobody any favors
To see a prominent representative from the CFTC accuse the SEC of “regulation by enforcement” might raise the eyebrow of some observers. But it shouldn’t—not when that’s the latter’s stated strategy.
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ArticleHow effective beneficial ownership searches leverage technology
Determining the ultimate beneficial owner of individuals and companies your firm does business with can be a tricky thing. The most efficient investigations require an understanding of your firm’s risk appetite and appropriate technology to automate searches.
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PremiumAsk a CCO: How do you get buy-in from leadership to invest in new tech?
Four senior compliance practitioners share keys to delivering a strong business case to management to secure budget resources for investment in new technologies.
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PremiumAsk a CCO: How does your firm assess the efficacy of new tech?
Four senior compliance practitioners describe how they evaluate new technologies to determine whether they are the right fit for their respective companies.
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PremiumAsk a CCO: Due diligence during Year 1 of implementing new tech
The first year is critical in assessing the success of implementing a new technology. Four senior compliance practitioners reveal how their respective firms carry out due diligence during implementation.
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PremiumAsk a CCO: Accounting for regulator expectations in using new tech
Regulatory environments are ever evolving; four senior compliance practitioners detail what their respective businesses do to ensure compliance while utilizing new technologies.
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PremiumAsk a CCO: Tech most subject to regulator scrutiny over next 5 years?
Four senior compliance practitioners offer what they believe will be the technology currently on the market that will receive the most attention from regulators over the next five years.