Appointment Blogs | Compliance Week – Page 139
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Hearing scheduled for CHOICE Act’s attack on Dodd-Frank Act
The House Financial Services Committee will hold a hearing next week on the Financial CHOICE Act, a legislative package, sponsored by Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) as a means to repeal and replace a large swath of the Dodd-Frank Act.
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OCC details mistakes with Wells Fargo supervision
An internal review conducted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency details supervisory shortcomings related to malfeasance at Wells Fargo. Among the problems: all but ignoring more than 700 whistleblowers.
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Restatement study will show second year of decline in 2016
Restatements in 2016 experienced a drop of 11 percent one year after dropping 12 percent and following a stubborn leveling off from 2008 to 2014, showing another year of incremental improvement in financial reporting.
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EPA head touts ‘back-to-basics’ agenda
During a recent speech, President Donald J. Trump’s pick to head the EPA announced a "back to basics" agenda and plans to undo rules promulgated during the previous administration.
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Reform initiatives underway at the FTC
The Federal Trade Commission is committing to the Trump Administration’s efforts to streamline government agencies. It has announced a new, in-house review.
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State AGs defend White House's regulatory reductions
A coalition of Republican attorneys general is supporting the Trump Administration’s regulatory rollbacks amid a lawsuit that challenges the legality of an Executive Order directing agencies to repeal two regulations for every new rule issued.
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'Buy American, hire American,' is focus of White House order
The latest Executive Order issued by the Trump Administration targets trade deals and immigration policies it says "unfairly place American companies and workers at a disadvantage." Among the matters specifically targeted, H-1B visas.
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CAQ, others issue update to auditor assessment tool
Audit committees have an updated tool available for use to help them assess their external auditors, courtesy of a collaborative group of advocates for audit quality.
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Morgan Stanley names new chief compliance officer
Morgan Stanley's chief compliance officer Billy Fenrich is leaving the firm after just one year in the role. He will be replaced by Raul Yanes, a partner at law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell.
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M-Files simplifies GDPR compliance
M-Files, a provider of solutions designed to improve how businesses manage documents and other information, now provide offerings to help companies better protect their customers' personal data and adhere to GDPR requirements.
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MetricStream releases M7 platform and apps
MetricStream, a GRC apps and solutions provider, this month announced the release of the M7 platform and apps for risk, compliance, audit, IT security, and other GRC professionals.
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U.S. judge orders Odebrecht to pay $2.6B in global bribery case
A U.S. federal judge this week ordered Odebrecht to pay $2.6 billion in fines for violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, securing a plea deal reached last year with authorities in the United States, Brazil, and Switzerland.
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A farewell to Kara Brockmeyer but her legacy continues
The SEC bids a fond farewell to the head of its Foreign Corrupt Practices Act unit. Tom Fox looks back at Kara Brockmeyer’s illustrious career with the Commission.
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A bad year for Airbus
2017 has not been a good year for European aircraft manufacturer Airbus, whose corruption and bribery scandal has instigated anti-corruption policies and government probes in the airline industry.
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British PM calls for early election
British Prime Minister Theresa May is calling for an early election in hopes to foil Brexit opposition plans.
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Top accountant provides blueprint for effective audit committees
From education to composition, the SEC's top accountant recently gave audit committees a primer on everything it takes to be effective in the job these days.
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FINRA seeks feedback on capital formation rules
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has opened a public comment period on existing rules connected to capital formation. The effort is part of an ongoing self-assessment by the agency.
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Raymond James to pay $150M to resolve fraud scheme
Raymond James Financial has reached a $150 million settlement to resolve all investor claims that the firm stole and misused millions of dollars raised through investments solicited under the federal EB-5 visa program.
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Compliance expertise on the board of directors
The recent corporate scandal at Wells Fargo highlights the need for boards of directors to have a committee devoted to compliance.
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Whistleblowers at KPMG and Barclays—a contrast in style
The recent termination of six KPMG employees for receiving (and failing to report) improper advance information of PCAOB audits stands in stark contrast to actions taken after someone blew the whistle at Barclays Bank. A look at their responses is inside.