All Risk Management articles – Page 72
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ArticleCybersecurity trends continue in 2021 audit committee transparency report
The most dramatic increase in audit committee disclosures in proxy statements for the second consecutive year was in responsibility for cybersecurity risk oversight, according to the latest report from the Center for Audit Quality and Audit Analytics.
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ArticleCourt lifts hold on OSHA vaccine policy; testing compliance pushed to Feb. 9
The legal delay affecting the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine rules for large employers has been lifted, with updated guidance from OSHA extending compliance deadlines for businesses who temporarily paused their vaccine policy rollouts to redouble their efforts.
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ArticleSurvey highlights need for better data integration between risk and compliance
A recent survey from Compliance Week and Riskonnect presents a compelling argument for companies to invest in bridging the gap between risk management and compliance data.
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ArticleOCC guidance: Six principles for large banks managing climate risks
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency published draft guidance for large banks to identify, measure, monitor, and control climate-related risks to ensure the safety and soundness of their institutions and the market.
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ArticleMcDonald’s claws back $105M severance paid to disgraced former CEO
McDonald’s has agreed to drop its lawsuit against disgraced former CEO Steve Easterbrook, who will return more than $105 million in equity and cash he received upon the termination of his employment in 2019.
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ArticleHSBC hit with $84M penalty over AML failings
The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority fined HSBC Bank £63,946,800 (U.S. $84.3 million) for failings in its anti-money laundering processes over an eight-year period.
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ArticleSEC, CFTC fine JPMorgan Chase $200M for recordkeeping violations
JPMorgan Chase will pay $200 million in fines to settle charges brought by two federal regulators regarding the bank’s failure to maintain records of communications on securities, commodities, and swaps business matters made on bank employees’ personal devices.
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ArticleCommunityBank of Texas fined $8M over AML failures
CommunityBank of Texas has agreed to pay $8 million as part of a consent order reached with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network regarding deficiencies in its anti-money laundering program linked to understaffing.
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ArticleSEC rulemaking frenzy: New proposals for security-based swaps, mutual funds, share buybacks
The SEC and its Democratic majority ushered in a slew of rulemaking proposals Wednesday that include new disclosure requirements for the security-based swaps market, mutual funds, and share buyback arrangements.
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ArticleTCFD recommendations more than building block for SEC climate disclosure rules?
SEC Chair Gary Gensler has hinted the agency’s highly anticipated climate-related disclosure rules will likely be pegged to an international framework, specifically mentioning the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures. How can the TCFD help companies prepare for what’s ahead?
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ArticleFinCEN seeking feedback on AML/CFT regime ahead of report to Congress
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has issued a request for information on ways to modernize the Bank Secrecy Act ahead of a report Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen must provide Congress by Jan. 1, 2022.
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ArticleGrindr fined $7.2M for GDPR consent violations
The Norwegian Data Protection Authority announced a fine of NOK 65 million (U.S. $7.2 million) against gay dating app Grindr for sharing personal data with third parties without users’ consent.
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ArticleBiden corruption strategy puts FCPA in spotlight overseas
President Joe Biden’s strategy on countering corruption shows tackling corporate abuses overseas is firmly back on the U.S. agenda. As such, European companies and executives should beware: The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act is likely to get a dusting off.
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ArticleCCO Q&A: How Prime Trust is managing compliance in evolving crypto space
Compliance Week discusses with Nirvana Patel, chief compliance officer and BSA officer at Prime Trust, the unique challenges of practicing compliance in the cryptocurrency industry and his thoughts on the regulatory landscape moving forward.
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ArticleRisk and compliance considerations for fintech startups and their bank relationships
Fintech startups are typically free to enjoy rapid growth without the burden of strict regulatory oversight. But as scrutiny over the industry grows, so does the urgency for fintechs to get their compliance house in order.
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ArticleCredit Suisse sets executive board roles in line with new risk strategy
Credit Suisse reemphasized its corporate restructuring plan in the wake of this year’s Archegos and Greensill Capital meltdowns as part of a series of executive board appointments, including the return of Francesco De Ferrari to lead Wealth Management.
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ArticleSociete Generale CEO to assume oversight of risk and compliance
The CEO of Société Générale will assume direct supervision of the risk and compliance control functions at the French multinational investment bank following the completion of remediation programs in line with two U.S. deferred prosecution agreements.
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PremiumGraphic: Ranking the pillars of ESG
Environmental, social, or governance—which does your company prioritize? Respondents to our Inside the Mind of the CCO survey were generally split, with trends emerging at industry level.
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ArticleFed reminds large banks of investment risks in Archegos postmortem
The Federal Reserve reminded large banks of its expectations regarding risk management practices in investment banking after the collapse of Archegos Capital Management earlier this year led to more than $10 billion in losses.
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ArticleTen things I’d like to see happen in 2022 (2021 in review)
ESG and cryptocurrency figure to be key topics in 2022, but we’re also keeping an eye on President Biden’s anti-corruption efforts, details on Amazon’s record GDPR fine, the status of Facebook’s first CCO, and more.