All Europe articles – Page 65
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Cordium expands data protection consulting services to U.K.
Cordium has expanded its cyber-security and data protection consulting services to the U.K. to help investment firms prepare for and manage the requirements of the EU’s new General Data Protection Regulation.
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Fusion Risk Management expands presence in Europe
Fusion Risk Management, a provider of business continuity risk management software and services, announced the expansion of its European presence to keep pace with rapidly growing market demand and to support engagement among its burgeoning community of enterprise customers in Europe.
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F.H. Bertling employees sentenced in corruption case
Three former senior employees of the F.H Bertling Group were today sentenced at Southwark Crown Court, the U.K. Serious Fraud Office announced.
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Germans arrest VW executive
Will the recent arrest of VW former Chief Engineer Wolfgang Harz mean more prosecutions of those involved in the worldwide cover-up of the emissions testing scandal? Tom Fox has more.
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It’s time to scrutinize data protection practices for GDPR readiness
By May 2018, the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation will take effect, and many companies are seriously underestimating the amount of compliance work this will require.
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Car bomb kills ‘Panama Papers’ journalist
Daphne Caruana Galizia, a relentless advocate for exposing the truth about corruption on the island of Malta and who helped expose its ties to offshore tax havens linked to the Panama Papers, has been killed in a car bombing.
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Opening the lid on the hidden world of beneficial ownership
The world of beneficial ownership is seeing a push toward greater transparency that comes on the heels of high-profile corruption scandals at FIFA and Petrobras.
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Transparency International U.K. launches anti-bribery portal
Transparency International U.K. has launched a new online tool that provides up-to-date and in-depth guidance for businesses in understanding and tackling bribery.
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‘Several countries’ probed in World Cup bribery scheme
The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland has opened a criminal proceeding against Jérôme Valcke, the former Secretary General of FIFA, and beIN Media Group Chief Executive Officer Nasser Al-Khelaifi for bribery allegations surrounding the award of World Cup media rights.
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MEGA solution assists with GDPR compliance
MEGA International, a global software firm, has introduced HOPEX GDPR, a practical toolbox developed in partnership with Gruppo Imperiali, to help companies meet the European General Data Protection Regulation requirements quickly and efficiently.
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MJ Hudson on the costs of moving amid Brexit
The second in a series of case studies examining compliance headaches for companies caused by Britain’s decision to exit the European Union looks at MJ Hudson, a small financial services company.
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BAE Systems strikes blow to U.K. manufacturing sector
Defense contractor BAE Systems has just dealt a major blow to the U.K. manufacturing sector, following today’s announcement that it will be cutting nearly 2,000 jobs.
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easyJet: Flying through hoops to stay in Europe
The first in a series of case studies looking at Brexit compliance headaches examines what an airline must do in order to continue operating within the EU following a British exit from the Union.
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Bank of England: Risks posed by Brexit and LIBOR
In a report published this week, the Bank of England warned that Brexit poses “significant risks” to U.K. financial services companies, while also declaring publicly for the first time that LIBOR poses a financial stability risk.
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Preparing for the U.K. Criminal Finances Act
A new law holds that companies active in the U.K. could be subject to U.K. criminal proceedings if an employee anywhere in the world facilitates tax evasion.
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SFO charges Afren executives with money laundering and fraud
The U.K. Serious Fraud Office said that it is conducting a criminal investigation into oil and gas exploration company, Afren, concerning secret agreements with their joint venture partners in Nigeria.
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Leaving the sinking Brexit ship
Several banks and other industries are jumping ship from the United Kingdom. But what will this all mean for compliance officers?
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U.K. Pensions Regulator prosecutes Chappell over BHS acquisition
All executives need to be held to account for corporate failures—and not just those who can’t afford to buy their way out of trouble.
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European Commission proposes framework for screening of foreign direct investments
In his annual State of the Union address this month, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker proposed a new EU framework for screening of foreign direct investments.
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SFO secures seven convictions in F.H. Bertling case
The U.K. Serious Fraud Office announced this week that F.H. Bertling and six current and former employees have been convicted of conspiracy to make corrupt payments in relation to F.H. Bertling’s freight forwarding business in Angola and a contract worth approximately $20 million.