All Compliance Week articles in Web Issue – Page 522
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Shell companies in the U.S.—beginning of the end?
The Man From FCPA explores the issues surrounding shell companies and, in particular, money laundering enforcement.
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Of Barclays and DPAs
Is Barclays too big too jail? Tom Fox explores the banking giant’s involvement in the bailout scandal during the 2008 financial crisis.
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Don’t speak at anti-corruption event, then demand a bribe payment
Well, that’s awkward. A look at the ironic case of Colombia’s top anti-corruption prosecutor, who was arrested in Miami for attempted corruption through extortion of a criminal defendant.
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Brexit provides plenty of compliance opportunities
The 2019 Brexit deadline is creating a host of big opportunities for companies to boost their compliance programs, and for compliance professionals to show their worth.
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CFPB unleashes new arbitration rule
The CFPB’s efforts to ban mandatory arbitration clauses are now realized with a new rule, reopening a path to class-action lawsuits for aggrieved consumers of financial services.
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Correspondent banking fades; de-risking gets the blame
In an ironic twist, regulation designed to protect the global financial system is forcing whole regions outside the regulated financial system, creating more risk for everyone.
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New transparency rolls out in Form AP audit filings
Here’s a call to attention for audit committees. Audit regulators are rolling out a powerful new gift that will help you assess the quality of your external audit.
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Artifacts and artwork can collect trouble
Craft supply giant Hobby Lobby is in hot water for illegally importing historical artifacts. Other collections, including artwork, can also be a big problem for unsuspecting firms.
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International partners join forces to tackle grand corruption
A new multinational centre to coordinate law enforcement action against grand corruption was launched this month. The International Anti-Corruption Coordination Centre (IACCC), hosted by the U.K.’s National Crime Agency, brings together specialist law enforcement officers from multiple jurisdictions into a single location to tackle allegations of grand corruption.
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OCC report highlights evolving risks
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has released its latest assessment of the strategic, credit, operational, and compliance risks that are top and evolving concerns for the federal banking system.
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IMA's updated guidance tells accountants to be ethical
The Institute of Management Accountants has issued new guidance reminding members of the most basic behavior they should embrace. Be ethical.
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G20 to intensify fight against corruption
Leaders of the G20 met over the weekend to address major global economic challenges. On the agenda: a pledge to make their public administrations more resilient against corruption, ensuring that both companies and individual perpetrators are held to account.
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KYC Fundamentals Guide
Title: KYC Fundamentals GuideAn essential guide to getting to know your customer (KYC).
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Digital Identity Evaluation Guide
Title: Digital Identity Evaluation GuThis guide provides a framework that will help you think through your strategy with a focus on the functionality and technology that can help you achieve the right acquisition, risk and compliance balance.
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Best Practices for Mitigating Fraud in the Onboarding Process
Title: Best Practices for Mitigating IdentityMind created this Best Practice report for online lending executives looking for ways to integrate strong identity verification into the loan origination and customer onboarding process.
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Balancing Risk Management & The Mobile User Experience
Title: Balancing Risk Management & ThThis guide provides ideas on how to combat fraud while maintaining an inviting user experience.
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TSG names chief compliance officer
TSG Consumer Partners, a private equity firm focused exclusively on the branded consumer sector, has named Jessica Duran chief compliance officer.
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Home Capital Group names chief risk officer
Home Capital Group has named David Cluff as executive vice president, enterprise risk management and chief risk officer, effective immediately. He replaces Greg Parker, who has been named to the newly created role of executive vice president, strategy.
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World Bank sanctions CDM Smith
CDM Smith has been sanctioned by the World Bank for failing to disclose a sub-consulting agreement for a project in Vietnam.
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AICPA proposes valuation framework for financial instruments
The accounting profession is looking to raise the bar again on valuations that underpin financial statement assertions with a proposed new framework.