All Compliance Week articles in Web Issue – Page 534
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New sanctions, export controls guidance from DoJ
The Justice Department just made it a lot harder to get credit for voluntarily self-disclosing potential violations of sanctions and export controls. Jaclyn Jaeger reports.
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Big bucks mean big headaches as CEOs face personal scrutiny
The era of “plausible deniability” for CEOs may be coming to an end as pay scrutiny goes hand-in-hand with personal liability. Joe Mont explores.
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Conflicts of interest: The EU and the revolving door
Tom Fox explores the recent appointment of former EU commissioner Jose Manuel Barroso to non-executive chairman of Goldman Sachs’ London-based investment bank. Is the move a violation of conflict of interest rules?
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3 ways audit committees can rein in corporate culture
After another banking scandal, heads are turning to the audit committee for answers. Tammy Whitehouse reports on how audit committees can fix errant corporate culture.
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Is universal proxy voting a boon or bust for directors?
Joe Mont reports on the SEC’s proposal for universal proxy cards. Meant to improve board composition, some fear they might create shareholder chaos.
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Dutch trade union brings legal action against FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is the subject of another legal action for failing to ensure that the rights of migrant workers are respected as they work on projects connected to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Neil Hodge reports.
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Podcast: Engaging an evolving workforce in compliance
In our latest podcast, we talk to Jeff Brandeis, growth markets director for Wolters Kluwer ELM Solutions, about the challenges presented by a multi-generational, multicultural workforce when designing a compliance program.
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Podcast
Podcast: Engaging an evolving workforce in compliance
In our latest podcast, we talk to Jeff Brandeis, growth markets director for Wolters Kluwer ELM Solutions, about the challenges presented by a multi-generational, multicultural workforce when designing a compliance program.
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Grapevine: Who’s coming and going in compliance
Firstmark Credit Union has strengthened its risk management division with the hiring of Tamika Baker as its first-ever chief risk officer; the American Institute of CPAs has appointed a new chair, and IASB named a new vice chair. Check out the CW Grapevine for the latest personnel moves.
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Firstmark Credit Union hires its first chief risk officer
Firstmark Credit Union has strengthened its risk management division with the hiring of Tamika Baker as its first-ever chief risk officer. Her appointment comes at a time when credit union compliance departments are facing a wave of stringent new regulatory requirements.
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Bridgewater Wealth names chief compliance officer
Bridgewater Wealth & Financial Management, a fee-only investment advisory firm, has appointed Marla Roeser as chief compliance officer.
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Waste Management appoints new chief accounting officer
Waste Management has appointed Darren Shade as vice president and chief accounting officer, the company announced in a Form 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Shade succeeds Don Carpenter, who will be retiring.
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RenaissanceRe Holdings names chief accounting officer and corporate controller
RenaissanceRe Holdings, a global provider of reinsurance and insurance, has announced several key leadership changes in its finance function, effective Dec. 31, 2016, including the appointment of a new chief accounting officer and a new global corporate controller
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Will SEC Chair White stay at agency until her successor is in place?
SEC Chair White has reportedly been asked by both the Clinton and Trump campaigns if she will consider staying on until her successor is in place. Congress' failure to act on two existing commissioner vacancies on the five-person SEC has further raised the stakes on this decision.
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U.K. introduces bill to tackle criminal financing
The U.K. government has published legislation that gives law enforcement agencies new powers to tackle money laundering and corruption, seize the proceeds of crime, and counter terrorist financing. Jaclyn Jaeger reports.
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SEC Enforcement's John Berry named Associate Regional Director in L.A. regional office
The SEC has named John W. Berry as Associate Regional Director for Enforcement in its Los Angeles Regional Office, filling the senior position formerly held by C. Dabney O’Riordan.
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Wells Fargo scandal prompts senators to focus on clawbacks, KPMG
Still responding to the Wells Fargo scandal, Senate Democrats are urging tougher clawback rules and grilling KPMG over its “failure to identify illegal activity when it audited the bank’s financial statements.” Joe Mont reports.