All Europe articles – Page 2
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Blog
Eaton names general counsel
Intelligent power management company Eaton announced that Lucy Clark Dougherty has been named general counsel, effective Jan. 27.
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Trane Technologies adds sustainability chief
Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, announced the appointment of Mauro Atalla as chief technology and sustainability officer, effective Jan. 5.
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Orion Corporation announces GC
Pharmaceutical firm Orion Corporation announced that Mikko Kemppainen has been appointed as general counsel and secretary to the board of directors of Orion Corporation, and a member of the executive management board of the Orion Group, effective June 1.
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Opinion
Five more compliance triumphs of 2024
Whether you’re a multinational telecommunications company looking to certify your anti-corruption program post-settlement, or a biochemical company victimized by a “rogue” employee, seeing the light at the end of the enforcement tunnel isn’t always easy.
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EU AI Act next GDPR? Proof in the pudding as boardrooms prioritize data governance
Breaches of the EU’s GDPR can cost companies substantial sums and huge reputational damage. Now some are warning that the implementation of the EU’s AI Act will be just as far-reaching, and could potentially lead to similar numbers of cases.
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’Future-proofing’ products for safety next level of regulation under EU GPSR
Any product that uses AI needs to be safety assessed for its entire lifespan under new rules that went into effect recently across the EU. Experts warned companies using AI to tailor products could be classed as “manufacturers” and face the same duty of care as developed.
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Deutsche Bank names CRO
Deutsche Bank appointed Marcus Chromik as chief risk officer, effective May 20.
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Overabundance of U.K. AML regulators stretching enforcement resources thin, experts say
The U.K. will struggle to shed its reputation as one of the world’s biggest conduits for dirty money due to a combination of patchy intelligence-sharing and poorly resourced enforcement agencies, experts told Compliance Week.
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Riksbank announces GC
Riksbank has appointed Annica Sandberg as its new general counsel, effective Jan. 7.
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U.K., EU enforcement regimes set to escalate, but critics question sanctions’ effectiveness
With a new political regime ready to take over in the U.S., the effectiveness of sanctions against malign foreign actors like Russia, North Korea, and Iran have come into question. While the European Union and U.K. have increased sanctions pressure, critics have publicly asked: Is it enough?
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Opinion
German firm Aiotec to pay $14.5M to settle Iran sanctions violation
German petrochemical parts supplier Aiotec agreed to pay $14.5 million to settle allegations that it engaged in a four-year conspiracy to dismantle and ship a plastics manufacturing plant owned by a U.S. company to Iran, in violation of U.S. sanctions.
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Banco BPM appoints CRO
Banco BPM appointed Edoardo Faletti as the new head of the risk management function (risk manager) as well as chief risk officer.
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News Brief
French defense contractor Thales Group under investigation for bribery in Asia
French defense and aviation contractor Thales Group is under investigation by authorities in the U.K. and France for allegedly participating in bribery and corruption.
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Good AI governance starts with proactive, continuous risk assessments
Data governance has become a key concern for companies, especially when the EU AI Act and General Data Protection Regulation have put a premium on handling data responsibly and ensuring that artificial intelligence does not cause harm.
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News Brief
European Commission accuses Meta of anticompetive practices, issues $841M fine
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has been fined nearly 798 million euros (U.S. $841 million) by the European Commission to resolve the agency’s long-running investigation into alleged “abusive practices” by Facebook Marketplace.
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EU Deforestation Directive delayed, experts advise compliance managers to not rest on laurels
If your business uses leather, rubber, wood, beef, palm oil, soy, or paper, then you may need to comply with the EU Deforestation Directive, a new rule intended to ensure that no goods traded in the EU contribute to global deforestation.
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Blog
Allegion names general counsel
Global security products and solutions provider Allegion reappointed Jeff Braun as senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary.
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News Brief
Meta discloses potential CFPB lawsuit following probe into advertising, disclosure practices
Meta disclosed in a public filing that an investigation by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau related to financial product advertising on platforms Instagram and WhatsApp may lead to a lawsuit.
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Meta-backed EU appeals body facing conflicts of interest concerns
Ireland’s cozy relationship with big business and Big Tech has once again come under scrutiny after the country’s media regulator allowed a $15 million one-off funding payment from Meta’s Oversight Board Trust to help launch the newly formed Appeal Centre Europe.
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U.K. Employment Rights Bill triggers debate over flexibility vs. exploitation
Contract workers’ rights are in the spotlight in the U.K. and some EU countries as governments seek to end exploitative practices by eliminating zero-hours contracts, much to the chagrin of some business leaders.