All Compliance articles – Page 2
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Benchmarking study: Compliance programs in retail industry need to grow up
A new study that takes a hard look at retail companies finds the industry as a whole needs to elevate and mature its compliance programs.
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A free press and the fight against bribery and corruption
One the day newspapers across the country are fighting back against President Trump's insistence that the media is an "enemy," we point out one of the many compliance-related benefits of a free press.
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BlogSurvey: How are you choosing and using new GRC technology?
Compliance Week is conducting a short survey of GRC professionals to find out the challenges you face in selecting the right technology solution for your organization. If you participate, we will send you at no cost our “Practical Guide to Compliance Technology” special report.
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Untargeted sanctions and compliance
The Trump Administration is following a pattern of trade sanctions that appear to have no targeted purpose, save that of sowing chaos.
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Risk management 101: getting third-party approval of terms and conditions
While it may seem daunting to convince third parties to agree to the company’s terms and conditions, it’s a key part of compliance and one each party will appreciate in the end.
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Compliance lessons from the best team in baseball
Believe it or not, there's a compliance lesson to be learned by the methods of the Houston Astros in their rise from the worst team in baseball to World Series champions.
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Why HR compliance is critical to creating trust
The recent departure of Uber’s head of human resources suggests the company’s new speak-up cultural might not be all it’s cracked up to be.
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Incorporating compliance into long-term corporate strategy
How can a board of directors work to incorporate the compliance function into a long-term business strategy of the organization? Tom Fox has a few ideas.
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Payroll controls and compliance
How can payroll help when operationalizing a compliance program? Tom Fox explores payroll’s role and the four key areas that should be considered when reviewing compliance goals.
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When robots report to compliance
Adopting new technologies is critical for any compliance or audit department, but it’s equally important to choose the right technologies and implementations. The experts at CW’s recent innovation summit have some helpful advice.
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Machine learning and anti-corruption compliance
Behavioral analytics, coupled with machine learning will enhance anti-corruption compliance programs and the company will run more efficiently, as it will allow an organization to more closely track its overall spend going forward.
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Whistleblowers and building trust
It is now more important than ever for companies to take seriously internal whistleblower reports, get the reports into the hands of the corporate functions that can triage and investigate such information, and keep the whistleblower in the loop more fully as to the status of the investigation.
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Shell companies and the who of corruption
A key part of any fraud scheme are the attempts to keep it hidden, and many companies set up shell companies to do just that. A look at why shell companies can shield bad actors from the public record.
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Asking questions about your third-party process
When regulators come knocking, it’s important to have the right protocols in place. Knowing what questions to ask can be a big help to companies when implementing a third-party due diligence process.
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The importance of compliance contract terms
Making sure third-party contracts contain appropriate compliance terms and conditions can help save companies time and money down the road.
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Mergers and corporate culture
Big mergers are in the news, with the union of telecom giant AT&T and vast multimedia firm Time Warner and Comcast’s $65 billion bid for 21st Century Fox being just two examples. With the recent Justice Department emphasis on corporate culture, it will be interesting to see what this season ...
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What is due diligence?
Due diligence is key to getting your third-party risk management program off the ground.
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Centene rotates executives as part of its executive development program
Centene announced, consistent with its policy of rotating executives as part of its executive development program, a rotation that provides for new roles and responsibilities for a number of its senior executives, including a new compliance, internal audit, and risk leader.
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For leading compliance programs, it’s all about technology
Leading compliance programs more often use technology tools than do their peers, according to the results of PwC’s annual State of Compliance study. These include data analysis tools, dashboards, continuous monitoring, data warehousing, data extraction tools, and a GRC solution.
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Compliance in the middle is critical
One of the most important parts in the corporate hierarchy is the often-overlooked middle of an organization. Inside is an in-depth look at what tone in the middle should be.