All articles by Jaclyn Jaeger – Page 82
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ZTE to pay combined $1.19 billion for violating U.S. trade sanctions
Telecommunications company ZTE has agreed to pay a record-high combined civil and criminal penalty of $1.19 billion, pending approval from the courts, for violating U.S. sanctions by sending U.S.-origin items to Iran.
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How to get listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index
What is the process for getting listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index? And is it really worth the effort? It’s a little complicated, writes Jaclyn Jaeger.
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ArticleA look at China’s sweeping new cyber-security law
Beijing has officially put foreign companies operating within China on notice: Improve your data privacy practices and cyber-security controls, or face the consequences.
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More details emerge about Yahoo ‘security incidents’
Yahoo General Counsel Ronald Bell has resigned; CEO Marissa Mayer will not be paid her annual bonus; and, following several internal failings, the company has started to implement a number of corrective actions following a series of security breaches, in which it is now believed that more than one billion ...
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SEC ends FCPA probe of Crawford & Co
Crawford & Co, an independent claims management firm, disclosed in a quarterly report this week that the Securities and Exchange Commission said it will not be bringing charges following a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigation.
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ArticleQ&A: Allstate’s approach to fostering an ethical culture
Kelly Noll, chief ethics and compliance officer at Allstate, shares how the insurer fosters a culture of ethics built on integrity, honesty, and accountability. Interview by Jaclyn Jaeger.
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U.K. weighing reforms for corporate economic crime
Jaclyn Jaeger discusses the United Kingdom’s battle against economic crime and what the country is doing to promote good corporate governance.
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SEC issues new guidance on ‘robo-advisers’
The Securities and Exchange Commission this week published information and guidance for investors and the financial services industry on the fast-growing use of robo-advisers. Jaclyn Jaeger has more.
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U.K. House of Commons passes asset-freezing bill for human rights violators
The U.K. House of Commons this week passed by unanimous vote a draft bill that would allow the British government to freeze the U.K. assets of international human rights violators in the United Kingdom. Jaclyn Jaeger reports.
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The FCPA is unlikely to vanish under President Trump
Despite rhetoric to the contrary, FCPA enforcement during the Trump administration will not die off. If anything, it might actually increase. Jaclyn Jaeger explores.
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What U.S. companies are saying about U.S. trade policy
The Trump administration’s swift changes in trade policy are likely to complicate global trade management compliance for many businesses. Jaclyn Jaeger has more.
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SEC to host crowdfunding symposium
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that it will host a crowdfunding symposium Feb. 28, covering research, challenges, opportunities, and the effects of securities-based crowdfunding on various market participants. Jaclyn Jaeger reports.
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Department of Justice guidance: ‘Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs’
With little fanfare, the Department of Justice last week published a list of sample topics and questions, entitled the “Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs.” Ethics and compliance officers will find the document useful as it provides a more explicit explanation as to what common questions the Fraud Section may ...
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SEC, NASAA sign info-sharing agreement for crowdfunding
The North American Securities Administrators Association, representing the interests of state securities agencies, and the Securities and Exchange Commission signed an information-sharing agreement as new rules to facilitate intrastate crowd-funding offerings and regional offerings take effect. Jaclyn Jaeger has more.
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Trump signs bill repealing extractive payments rule
President Donald Trump has signed legislation repealing controversial rules designed to heighten transparency in the oil and natural gas industry. Jaclyn Jaeger has more on reaction from the oil and gas industry.
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Weighing the issues of ISO 37001 certification
Questions have emerged from the passing of the ISO 37001 anti-bribery standards. Jaclyn Jaeger recaps a recent KPMG webinar that seeks to answer them.
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Hallmarks of an effective ethics and compliance program
You want a really top-notch ethics and compliance program? Then create a values-based workplace culture and forget about all those check-the-box metrics. Jaclyn Jaeger reports.
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SFO investigates ABB over Unaoil
The U.K. Serious Fraud Office has commenced an investigation into the activities of ABB’s U.K. subsidiaries, their officers, employees, and agents for suspected offenses of bribery and corruption. Jaclyn Jaeger has more.
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Cobalt: Justice Department drops FCPA probe
Title: Cobalt: Justice Department droCobalt International Energy said the Department of Justice does not intend to recommend any enforcement action after looking into potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act related to Cobalt's operations in Angola. The SEC reached a similar conclusion last year when it closed its investigation. ...
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The rise of a new Department of Justice: Reading the tea leaves
There is always a shake-up at the DoJ whenever a new Presidential administration takes over, but exactly what Trump has in store is still a mystery—not a large one, however, writes Jaclyn Jaeger.