All Compliance Week articles in Web Issue – Page 478
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SEC focus on creating IPOs has hurdles to overcome
The SEC, through its new chairman, Jay Clayton, is looking to spark capital formation and new public offerings. Are its incentives enough?
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Do partners suffer bad inspection results? Not really, study says
New academic research suggests audit firms may be shielding low-performing partners from client scrutiny by remaining coy about PCAOB inspection results.
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DoJ seeks to recover $144M in Nigerian oil industry corruption case
The Department of Justice has filed a civil complaint seeking the forfeiture and recovery of approximately $144 million in assets obtained from corruption in the Nigerian oil industry.
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First step to end the Car Wash investigation?
The will to continue the fight against institutional corruption in Brazil may be waning. From the perspective of The Man From FCPA, it appears that it is the beginning of the end for the seismic change that has come over the country starting with Operation Car Wash.
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Once again, no judicial review of DPAs
While there will be no official review, a recent case where a federal district court approved a limited release of a Monitor’s report from the financial institution HSBC will have an impact on the court’s treatment of DPAs.
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Revenue Recognition: Transitioning to the New Standard
Title: Revenue Recognition: TransitioRead this whitepaper to better understand ASC 606 and IFRS 15, identify what you need to do to prepare for the transition, and find out how other companies are handling the change.
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Changing the Revenue Recognition Landscape
Title: Changing Revenue Recognition LRead the new report from TechVentive CEO Brian Sommer to gain key insights into how you can successfully transition your organization to the new standards.
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A CFO’s Guide to the New Revenue Recognition Standard
Title: A CFO’s Guide to the New RevenThis eBook from CFO, an Argyle company, breaks down the new ASC 606 standard so you can better understand how it will impact your entire business.
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SFO investigating Amec Foster Wheeler
The U.K. Serious Fraud Office confirmed that it has opened an investigation into the activities of London-based Amec Foster Wheeler for allegations of bribery, joining U.S. authorities in their bribery investigations into the energy services company.
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Waymark Tech AI tool identifies crossover between financial regulations
Waymark Technology, a provider of regulatory intelligence software headquartered in London, announced the launch of a new AI-powered tool that automatically identifies regulatory crossovers and conflicts between incoming EU regulations.
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Informatica launches data governance and compliance solution for GDPR
Informatica, an enterprise cloud data management provider, has announced the launch of Informatica Data Governance & Compliance for GDPR, the industry’s first governance solution designed specifically to support customers on their journey to GDPR compliance.
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Funding Circle names U.S. chief compliance officer
Funding Circle, a lending platform focused exclusively on small business, has appointed Richard Stephenson as U.S. chief compliance officer.
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Pitney Bowes names chief accounting officer
Pitney Bowes, a global technology company, announced that Steven Green, vice president, finance and chief accounting officer, is retiring, effective Aug. 4. Taking his place, Joseph Catapano has been named vice president, chief accounting officer.
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CFTC opens public review of swaps data reporting
The CFTC has announced it is seeking public comments as it embarks on a comprehensive review of swaps data reporting requirements.
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University of California names chief compliance officer
The University of California Board of Regents has appointed Alexander Bustamante as senior vice president and chief compliance and audit officer at UC’s Office of the President, effective Sept. 5.
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Samsung, DMX, and Pakistan's PM
In case you missed it this week: Samsung heir Lee Jae Yong decided against testifying, DMX is relevant again, a MS Word font outed a forgery by Pakistan’s prime minister, and more.
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SEC’s Clayton outlines his agenda as chairman
In his first public speech as chairman, Jay Clayton outlined his priorities for the SEC. Among the topics he will focus on, cyber-security, capital formation, and assessing the compliance costs of rulemaking.
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Report: STOCK Act ‘curtailed stock trading’ by Senators
“The STOCK Act has dramatically curtailed overall stock trading activity by U.S. senators,” says Public Citizen. Its new report cautions, however, that “many still trade in corporations they oversee in their official capacity.”