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Drizly data security to be monitored for 20 years under FTC order
Online alcohol retailer Drizly and its chief executive officer agreed to data security requirements and to be assessed by an independent monitor for up to 20 years as part of a final settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over a data breach that impacted 2.5 million consumers.
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News BriefFINRA focuses on financial crime in annual exam report
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s annual report on examinations and risk monitoring indicated a new emphasis for the regulator on combating financial crime, particularly cybercrime.
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News BriefCoinbase-linked defendant sentenced to prison in first crypto insider trading case
The brother of a former Coinbase employee has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for his role in a groundbreaking insider trading scheme involving cryptocurrency.
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Moody’s promotes global talent partner to chief DEI officer
Analytics provider Moody’s Corp. announced the promotion of Francisco Martinez-Garcia to chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer.
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Unum appoints chief global inclusion and diversity officer
Unum, a workplace insurance provider, announced the appointment of Valoria Armstrong as chief global inclusion and diversity officer.
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News BriefMeta, DOJ agree on compliance targets related to fairness in housing ads
Meta and the Department of Justice agreed on the targets the technology giant must reach when delivering housing ads to customers in order to comply with federal housing antidiscrimination rules.
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NBA recruits new chief DEI officer from HP
The National Basketball Association announced the appointment of Lesley Slaton Brown as chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer.
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Grainger appoints chief legal officer
Grainger, a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operating products, announced the appointment of Nancy Berardinelli-Krantz as senior vice president and chiel legal officer.
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News BriefMcDonald’s avoids SEC fine for misleading statements related to fired CEO
The Securities and Exchange Commission found McDonald’s violated federal securities law when it failed to fully disclose material factors regarding the firing of former Chief Executive Stephen Easterbrook in 2019.
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EagleBank names chief risk officer
EagleBank announced the appointment of Jay Namputhiripad as chief risk officer, succeeding the retiring Jeff Curry in the role.
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News BriefUBS unit fined $3.75M for options trading reporting violations
UBS Securities agreed to pay $3.75 million to settle allegations brought by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority that its failure to adequately supervise compliance staff led to millions of violations of options trading reporting requirements.
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News BriefFTC proposes full-scale ban on noncompete clauses
The Federal Trade Commission proposed a rule that would ban new and existing noncompete clauses by employers, claiming they stifle healthy competition, dampen wages, and raise the price of goods.
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PremiumU.S. bribery risk landscape in 2023: TRACE Matrix, Corruption Risk Forecast
Analyzing the results of two recent reports offers an understanding of the U.S. landscape around anti-bribery efforts entering 2023 and where elevated risks might lie.
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BWX Technologies announces CCO succession
BWX Technologies, a supplier of nuclear components and fuel to the U.S. government, announced the promotion of Ronald (Chip) Whitford Jr. to the position of senior vice president, general counsel, chief compliance officer, and corporate secretary.
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Make-A-Wish America adds first diversity chief
Nonprofit Make-A-Wish America announced the appointment of Karen Wells as chief strategy and diversity officer.
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News BriefCoinbase to pay $100M after NYDFS probe into compliance lapses
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase agreed to pay $100 million as part of a settlement with the New York State Department of Financial Services for compliance failures that opened the door for criminals to carry out illegal activity through the platform.
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Former SPAC CFO pleads guilty to embezzlement scheme
Cooper Morgenthau, the former chief financial officer of African Gold Acquisition Corp., pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud after embezzling more than $5 million for personal stock and cryptocurrency ventures.
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Stewart Information Services appoints compliance, legal heads
Real estate services company Stewart Information Services Corp. announced the appointments of Mary Thomas as chief compliance and regulatory officer and Elizabeth Giddens as chief legal officer and corporate secretary.
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SVB adds chief risk officer
SVB Financial Group, parent company of Silicon Valley Bank, announced the appointment of Kim Olson as chief risk officer.
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News BriefDanfoss to pay $4.4M in OFAC sanctions settlement
Danish manufacturer Danfoss agreed to pay nearly $4.4 million to settle allegations a subsidiary violated U.S. sanctions by running payments from customers based in Iran, Sudan, and Syria through the foreign branch of a U.S. financial institution.