All Compliance Week articles in Web Issue – Page 296
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e-Book: Social media & electronic messaging: Know your risk
The blending of corporate culture with the proliferation of social media carries with it a heavy burden of risk.
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White paper: Artificial Intelligence & Human Analysis: A Collaborative Relationship
While many industries have become fixated with the potential of AI – including the field of corporate due diligence – asking if it will replace the human component may be the wrong question.
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SEC’s Clayton pushes modernization at UPenn speech
Touting the SEC’s recent accomplishments, Chairman Jay Clayton maintains modernization helps advance the regulator’s “tripartite mission” and gives some hints about next year’s agenda.
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Hearsay Systems launches consulting service
Hearsay Systems announced the launch of a new consulting practice to help financial services organizations adhere to industry regulations and implement modern technologies.
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Sutter Health pays $30M in lawsuit
Healthcare services provider Sutter Health will pay $30.5 million in a lawsuit filed by a former compliance officer alleging fraud and kickbacks, though Sutter did not admit laibility and points out there was no finding that Sutter violated anti-kickback laws.
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Former Herbalife execs charged with FCPA violations
The DOJ has charged two former executives of Herbalife with violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act for bribing Chinese government officials for over a decade and then trying to cover up the illicit payments.
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FASB finalizes standard delays, including CECL
The Financial Accounting Standards Board has finalized long anticipated delays in effective dates for several accounting standards, including the controversial rule on credit losses.
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Survey: Data use, security among top audit risk areas
Research and advisory firm Gartner has released its annual “Audit Hot Spots” report, which reveals the three top risk areas for internal audit teams and chief audit executives in 2020.
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Wells Fargo general counsel stepping down
Wells Fargo announced General Counsel Allen Parker will leave the company, effective March 31, 2020, “to pursue other business opportunities.”
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Kroll, Coinfirm partner on crypto compliance
Kroll, a division of global advisor Duff & Phelps, announced it now offers crypto compliance and investigations solutions through a collaboration with blockchain analytics firm Coinfirm.
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Verizon finds payment security declines for 2nd consecutive year
Although the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) launched back in 2004, 15 years later, most organizations still struggle to adhere to it.
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SEC investigating ProPetro’s financial disclosures
Oilfield services company ProPetro Holding announced the SEC has opened an investigation into its financial disclosures and reporting.
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Survey: Workplace equality issues top of mind for European employers
Improving workplace equality is on the list of concerns and priorities for European employers, with many moving to address equal pay and workplace harassment, according to the findings of a newly released survey.
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Internal control best practices for blockchain technology
Those in accounting who want to understand better the inherent risks, threats and vulnerabilities, and internal control best practices associated with the use of blockchain technology now have a first-of-its-kind framework to follow.
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Smucker’s has a new chief compliance officer
The J. M. Smucker Company announced an evolution of its executive leadership structure and team. Among the new appointments, Jeannette Knudsen has been elected chief legal and compliance officer and secretary.
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White paper: A Guide to Financial Close Management
Learn how to undergo a digital transformation (in 3 easy steps) that will help you to optimize your financial close process.
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Reports: Huawei dangles incentives to overcome U.S. sanctions
Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei is reportedly offering cash rewards to employees aiding its struggle against significant U.S. sanctions.
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ISS asks court to toss SEC proxy adviser guidance
In a lawsuit filed against the SEC, advisory firm ISS argues that, contrary to SEC opinion, proxy advice is not a solicitation under securities laws.
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Google, Ascension defend partnership amid federal inquiry
Criticism from lawmakers in addition to a federal inquiry regarding Google’s controversial partnership with Ascension has both the tech giant and the non-profit healthcare provider firing back.
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NBT appoints chief accounting officer
NBT Bancorp has promoted Annette Burns to chief accounting officer.