All Compliance Week articles in Web Issue – Page 412
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It never pays to lie ... just ask ZTE
The Man From FCPA is continually reminded that much of the basis of compliance is grounded in wisdom imparted by our parents. Today, we are reminded of one of the most basic ones: Do not lie. That lesson apparently did not reach Chinese state-owned telecom company ZTE.
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The cost of doing business with PDVSA
With the tightening of sanctions by the United States around Venezuela and PDVSA, there will only be more scrutiny going forward for those that do business with the state-owned oil company.
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The value of a compliance oversight committee
The role of the compliance oversight committee is not to substitute its judgment for that of the CCO, but rather to provide another level of review to make sure nothing slips through the cracks that might expose the company to unwanted risk.
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What will be the cost to KPMG for South Africa failures?
The unraveling of KPMG in South Africa drives home a key point for any company that has done business in the country during the Zuma presidency.
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Aegion chief accounting officer resigns
Aegion announced that Michael White, senior vice president, controller, and chief accounting officer, has submitted his resignation to accept a new position. Kenneth Young, currently Aegion’s SVP and treasurer, will become interim controller and chief accounting officer, effective May 4.
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Wells Fargo fined $1B by OCC, CFPB
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, in a coordinated action with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, assessed a total civil money penalty of $1 billion against Wells Fargo Bank for engaging in abusive lending practices concerning its auto loans.
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New legislation offered to help regulators fight illegal robocalls
New legislation was introduced in the Senate this week to help the FCC prosecute violations of its robocall rules by increasing the related statute of limitations for FCC action from one year to three.
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Public-private structure key to whistleblower program's success
The Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Program has essentially widened the net of information available to the SEC.
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Supervalu appoints chief accounting officer
Whole-sale retail operator, Supervalu, has appointed David Johnson as chief accounting officer, effective immediately.
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Podcast: Sanctions compliance made easy—even when things get complex
In our latest podcast our guest is Julie Myers Wood, CEO of Guidepost Solutions, an investigative and compliance consulting firm. We discuss ways to simplify sanctions compliance and ways to leverage the program to meet other regulatory objectives.
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Podcast: Sanctions compliance made easy—even when things get complex
In our latest podcast our guest is Julie Myers Wood, CEO of Guidepost Solutions, an investigative and compliance consulting firm. We discuss ways to simplify sanctions compliance and ways to leverage the program to meet other regulatory objectives.
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Joint U.S.-U.K. statement warns of malicious cyber-activity by Russian government
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the U.K.’s National Cyber Security Centre released a joint Technical Alert concerning malicious cyber-activity carried out by the Russian government, marking the first time these the United States and Europe have issued joint advice to industry about how to ...
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FTC Commissioner Terrell McSweeny to resign
Terrell McSweeny, a commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission since April 2014, will depart the agency by the end of this month. Chairman Maureen Ohlhausen described her as “a steadfast advocate for consumers and competition.”
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Battle over CFPB's auto loan guidance could expand scope of CRA
A Senate vote on Tuesday invalidated CFPB guidance on automobile lending practices and could give legislators greater ability to deploy the Congressional Review Act as a tool for regulatory rollbacks.
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New PCAOB seeks input on new strategic plan
A brand new slate of audit regulators is looking for some direction as it takes the helm at the PCAOB and establishes a new strategic plan.
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Government bans domestic deals with China-based ZTE
The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security has imposed a denial of export privileges on Chinese telecommunications giant ZTE. American companies are now prohibited from selling parts and software to ZTE for seven years.
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Going concern opinions drop in 2016, study shows
Corporate filings flagging doubt over a company’s ability to continue as a going concern reached a low in 2016, according to the newest research.
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Three ways blockchain can be used to establish best practice
One of the most significant innovations in compliance will come through the incorporation of blockchain.
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Cemex FCPA investigation widens
Cemex has disclosed in a securities filing that the U.S. Department of Justice has requested from it information regarding an ongoing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigation.
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McClatchy names controller and chief accounting officer
The McClatchy Company, an American publishing company, has appointed Peter Farr as corporate controller and chief accounting officer.