Ex-Outcome Health execs sentenced over overbilling ad revenue, lying to auditor
Three former executives of Chicago-based Outcome Health, a healthcare technology company, were sentenced for misleading an auditor, clients, lenders, and investors about a scheme to sell $45 million in overbilled advertisements.
How fintechs can overcome major compliance hurdles in embedded finance
Margaret Holmes Tibbets, chief compliance officer at financial technology company Pipe, explains how firms are facing an existential compliance crisis, and to survive they’ll need to overcome not one but two hurdles.
Banks must bolster awareness of fintech partner risks, experts advise at Fordham
During a panel at Compliance Week’s Financial Crimes and Regulatory Compliance Summit, held June 10-11 in New York, experts discussed nuances in bank-financial technology partnerships, offering best practices for how banks should protect themselves.
DOE offers supply chain cybersecurity guidance for energy, oil, gas industries
The U.S. Department of Energy released supply chain cybersecurity principles meant to help strengthen key technologies used to manage and operate electricity, oil, and natural gas systems.
CPE Webcast: Risk management at the speed of business
Are your risk management operations keeping up with the speed of business? In today’s digitized and interconnected world, organizations face increasing risk at a rapid pace.
Clearview AI agrees to pay stake in company to settle Illinois privacy lawsuit
Facial recognition company Clearview AI reached a preliminary settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging it violated the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act, with the company agreeing to compensate victims with stake in the company.
Citi report: GenAI revolution will bring increased need for compliance
A new report on the use of artificial intelligence in financial services predicts that the technology will drive profits, disruptions, and change over the next decade.
SEC, CFTC actively probe off-channel comms violations, top officials say
Two senior officials from the Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission described how both agencies are committed to rooting out off-channel communications among registered entities for the long term.
Top-of-mind takeaways from TPRM Summit
Top-of-mind issues addressed at Compliance Week’s Third-Party Risk Management & Oversight Summit, held June 3-4 in Atlanta, included safe deployment of artificial intelligence, assessing vendor viability and sustainability, understanding the role of procurement in risk ranking, the intersection (or lack thereof) between data privacy and cybersecurity, and many others.
Ex-Synchronoss CFO fined, banned over SOX violations
The former chief financial officer at Synchronoss Technologies was fined a ban from the industry for widespread Sarbanes-Oxley Act violations.
Evolve Bank ordered by Fed to address AML, sanctions lapses
The Federal Reserve Board ordered an Arkansas bank that partnered with numerous financial technology companies to correct deficiencies in its anti-money laundering, sanctions, risk management, and consumer compliance programs.
CPE Webcast: Acting responsibly with generative AI: How to manage the risks and rewards in the workplace
Generative artificial intelligence has gained immense popularity, but its adoption by businesses introduces ethical risks. Organizations must prioritize responsible use of generative AI by ensuring it is accurate, safe, honest, empowering, and sustainable.
Former CEO of AI recruiter Joonko charged with $27M fraud
The former chief executive officer of closed AI recruitment startup Joonko faces up to 40 years in prison and the potential of penalties levied by the Securities and Exchange Commission for allegedly defrauding investors of more than $27 million.
CPE Webcast: Compliance programs under scrutiny
Explore government expectations for compliance programs and how companies facing regulatory scrutiny design and implement programs to position themselves for the best possible outcome.
Experts: AI risk mitigation second nature for compliance professionals
Compliance has been “sleeping on” artificial intelligence, two panelists discussed at Compliance Week’s Women in Compliance Summit. The profession should be positioned to lead on AI governance at the business level.
OCC’s Hsu encourages banks to apply guardrails to AI use
Warning of an “eventual reckoning” on artificial intelligence use by financial institutions, the acting head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said the industry should learn lessons on how similar disruptive technologies evolved from being helpful to dangerous.
EEOC latest regulator to name AI chief
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced the appointment of an officer overseeing the use of artificial intelligence, becoming the latest agency to create the role called for in a President Joe Biden executive order.
CPE Webcast: Operationalizing responsible AI: Developing a sustainable process to effectively manage risk
With recent advancements in generative technologies, the integration of AI into business operations has accelerated and thus, the concept of responsible AI has gained critical importance.
Big Tech data for finance: Will FCA plans set trend?
Plans in the United Kingdom to share Big Tech data with financial services firms could prompt other industry regulators to follow suit or result in “unintended consequences” that see Meta, Google, and others growing market share.
Podcast: SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce on regulatory demands, CCO input
Compliance Week’s Aaron Nicodemus sat down for an exclusive chat with SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce covering the flood of new regulation emanating from the agency, stresses on compliance at smaller firms, CCO liability, and more.
Kanter says DOJ adapting antitrust enforcement for AI
The Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division is examining how its policies and enforcement mechanisms are suited to handle potential issues brought about by the proliferation of use of artificial intelligence.
Revamped compliance processes key Albemarle win as Compliance Program of the Year
For successfully navigating thorny compliance issues related to self-disclosed violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Albemarle was named Compliance Program of the Year at the 2024 Excellence in Compliance Awards.
Gina Nese stays ahead of the curve as CCO of the Year
Gina Nese, head of compliance and privacy at Align Technology, jumps at the chance to share new ideas and ways to innovate, including regarding emerging technologies like AI. Her work earned her recognition as CCO of the Year at the 2024 Excellence in Compliance Awards.
Creative engagement approach drives Compliance Innovators Johnson, Sudo
Through clever rhymes and real-life examples, Sharon Johnson and Heather Sudo of MODE Global have made it their mission to think outside the box when it comes to compliance awareness. Their approach earned them Compliance Innovator(s) of the Year at the 2024 Excellence in Compliance Awards.
FCC fines Lingo Telecom $2M after CCO warned about fake Biden robocalls
The Federal Communications Commission proposed a $2 million fine against Lingo Telecom for facilitating robocalls that used artificial intelligence to fake President Joe Biden’s voice after the company’s chief compliance officer was warned in February.
Survey: Social media remains vexing issue for financial firms
A recent survey by surveillance technology firm SteelEye found most financial institutions do not monitor their employees’ use of social media or factor in market risks exacerbated by social media posts.
Colorado passes landmark AI discrimination law
Colorado passed the nation’s first comprehensive artificial intelligence protection law, aimed at curbing discrimination against the public that could result from the technology’s use while still allowing AI entrepreneurship to flourish.
Fed governor: Regs should engage with industry on safe DLT use in banking
Federal Reserve Board Governor Michelle Bowman argued banking regulators should move from their current reactive posture on banking innovation to a position that actively encourages new technologies, business models, and ideas to solve age-old problems.
White House unveils AI workplace principles; Senate group roadmaps AI policy
Microsoft and Indeed stepped up to adopt new artificial intelligence principles put forth by President Joe Biden, while leading senators took a step toward crafting AI legislation.
FINRA fines Merrill Lynch $825K over order execution supervision lapses
Merrill Lynch was assessed an $825,000 penalty by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority for alleged supervision failures regarding the execution of marketable equity orders entered into its electronic order systems.
Five reasons I’m excited for CW’s Financial Crimes Summit
Compliance Week’s Financial Crimes and Regulatory Compliance Summit will feature more than 50 prominent speakers representing government agencies, regulators, banks, investment advisers, and more tackling the top-of-mind risk areas facing the financial services industry.
Podcast: Responsible development and implementation of AI
Three experts join the Compliance Week podcast to discuss opportunities and risks posed by artificial intelligence, as well as governance frameworks your organization can implement to ensure AI tools are utilized safely and ethically.
Report: Human error driving growing number of data breaches
Verizon’s annual data breach report shows trends in cybersecurity incidents, including more ransomware and extortion attacks last year.
CFPB fines Chime $3.25M over account refund delays
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ordered Chime Financial to pay $3.25 million in penalties for allegedly delaying consumer refunds past its promised 14-day timeframe.
Forecasting the DOJ’s AI enforcement priorities
Prudent chief compliance officers should ensure artificial intelligence-related risks are being properly addressed at their businesses considering growing scrutiny being paid to the technology by the Department of Justice.
Microsoft report describes its artificial intelligence safety efforts
Microsoft published a public report covering its artificial intelligence endeavors and steps it is taking to make the controversial technology safe.
Survey: Compliance digital transformation hampered by data access, AI concerns
Few compliance teams describe their access to company data as “robust,” according to a new survey conducted by Compliance Week and NAVEX, while apprehension toward the adoption of artificial intelligence remains a hurdle for the profession to clear.
CFTC appoints first chief AI officer to lead data and AI strategy
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission appointed its first artificial intelligence chief to lead the agency’s efforts to further integrate AI into its operations.
Survey Report: The digital transformation of compliance
A new survey conducted by Compliance Week and NAVEX on compliance team access to data and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze it found many compliance professionals lack full and transparent access to their firm’s data.
Lloyds decision to cut risk staff draws criticism, defenders
Lloyds Banking Group is cutting jobs in its risk management function after an internal review reportedly found it was a “blocker” to the organization’s strategic transformation.
Q&A: Zoom privacy chief on communications compliance product
Zoom Chief Privacy Officer Lynn Haaland discusses with Compliance Week the market forces that led the company to offer Zoom Compliance Manager, which helps firms handle off-channel communications issues on the platform.
FINRA fines TD Ameritrade $600K over automated approval failures
Online brokerage services provider TD Ameritrade agreed to pay a $600,000 fine for violations of Financial Industry Regulatory Authority rules over its automated approval system that allegedly allowed inexperienced traders to engage in options trading.
Mobile health apps must follow FTC breach notice rule after update
Mobile health applications and similar technologies must notify customers following a data breach or risk violating the Federal Trade Commission’s health breach notification rule.
TikTok scrutiny mounts across globe amid EU, U.S. crackdowns
TikTok is suspending new features amid an inquiry by the European Commission into its compliance with the Digital Services Act, all while responding to a U.S. ban just signed into law.
CFTC commissioner calls for AI framework in commodities markets
Kristin Johnson of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission called for the agency to launch initiatives addressing the use—and misuse—of artificial intelligence tools in commodities markets.
CW2024 panelists discuss BYOD at center of off-channel comms debate
The Department of Justice’s renewed scrutiny toward a corporation’s approach to the use of personal devices strengthens the case for companies to get away from bring your own device, a panelist at Compliance Week’s 2024 National Conference argued.
CPE Webcast: Unveiling survey results on future-proofing compliance
Uncover the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead and gain crucial insights to navigate the integration of artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics into your programs.
FCA exploring how Big Tech data can aid financial services
The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority reemphasized its desire to work with Big Tech firms to examine how their data might be useful to the financial industry.
SFO outlines five-year strategy amid ‘increasing pace of change’
The U.K.’s Serious Fraud Office said in a five-year strategic plan it’s “struggled to keep pace with demand” as ballooning casework shows no signs of slowing down.
Intersection of compliance, IT one of opportunity
With senior-level decisions on technology only increasing in frequency as new tools rapidly evolve, a panel at Compliance Week’s 2024 National Conference agreed compliance must consider the opportunities available to influence those conversations.